Via Teleconference (January 3, 2024) 4:17 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for joining. Happy New Year. And thanks for joining the call to discuss the recent attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official, and it is embargoed until the conclusion of…
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Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on Venezuela
Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Thank you. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for an NSC backgrounder call on the situation in Venezuela and U.S. actions that we’ll be taking. At this time, participants, please note that we have — just for your awareness, not for reporting — on the line, we have [senior…
Background Press Call on the Bilateral Relationship with the People’s Republic of China
National Security Council Via Teleconference 6:07 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you all for joining us this evening for a call on the United States’ bilateral engagement with the People’s Republic of China. Just a couple of quick ground rules. For awareness but not for reporting, joining us on the call this evening is [senior administration…
Background Press Call on the Humanitarian Assistance Airdrop into Gaza
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL Via Teleconference 11:42 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Everyone, good morning. Thanks so much for joining today’s call on the humanitarian assistance airdrop into Gaza today. As a reminder, the contents of today’s call are on background, attributable to senior administration officials. This call is embargoed until the conclusion of the call. On the line today, for…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on Venezuela
Via Teleconference 10:06 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning. Thank you for joining on such short notice. This call is going to be held under an embargo. That embargo will be when we notify you that the Americans in question have been transferred to the U.S. government. This call is on background, attributable to senior administration…
A Call to Service for AI Talent in the Federal Government
By Principal Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer Deirdre K. Mulligan and U.S. Digital Service Administrator Mina Hsiang As President Biden said, “To realize the promise of AI and avoid the risks, we need to govern this technology.” Last October, President Biden signed the landmark Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Allies and Partners
Today, President Biden convened a call with allies and partners to coordinate our ongoing support for the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom and independence against Russia’s brutal invasion. President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity,…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on Taiwan Elections
National Security Council Via Teleconference 6:46 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi there. Good evening, everybody. And I know a few folks maybe heard us having a little chatter here before the kickoff of the call. So, just wanted to say that this call is going to be held under embargo until the close of the call. …
Background Press Call on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
6:51 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. And thank you for joining our background call at a bit of a short notice. As you saw, the President spoke earlier this evening, just a few minutes ago, about the bipartisan budget agreement he has reached with Speaker McCarthy. Our call is on background as “White House…
Press Call by Vice President Harris On Artificial Intelligence
Via Teleconference THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Director Young. And I — I want to thank you for your longstanding leadership to our country. From your days on Capitol Hill to your leadership here at the White House, you have been responsible for ensuring that our nation puts resources into future-forward policy in so many…