President Biden called President Zelenskyy today to underscore the United States’ commitment to continue supporting Ukraine ahead of the two year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion. This morning, Ukraine’s military was forced to withdraw from Avdiivka after Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction, resulting in Russia’s first notable…
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Answering the Call to Build the Nation’s Cyber Workforce
By Kemba Walden, Acting National Cyber Director At the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month I issued a call to action – asking organizations to join us building a cyber workforce that meets the challenges of our digital age. As October draws to a close, I’m impressed by the commitments that have been made by organizations…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on Humanitarian Aid
Via Teleconference 4:03 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining this call to discuss U.S. efforts to accelerate and expand humanitarian assistance going into Gaza. This call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials,” and embargoed until tomorrow, November 28th, at 5:00 a.m. For your awareness, not for your reporting, on the call…
Background Press Call on Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Ahead of the State of the Union
National Security Council Via Teleconference 11:11 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today’s call to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza ahead of the State of the Union. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until noon Eastern today. For your awareness, not for…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Congressional Leaders
This afternoon, President Biden called Speaker McCarthy, who is leading a CODEL in Israel, to invite him to a meeting at the White House on May 9 with Leader Jeffries, Leader Schumer, and Leader McConnell, who the President also called today. ###
Background Press Call on Accountability for the Ongoing Violence in Sudan
Via Teleconference 11:04 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining the call. This call will be on background, attributable to a “senior administration official.” For your awareness, not for reporting, on the line is [senior administration official]. The contents of this call will be embargoed until the end of the call. And, with that, I’ll…
Background Press Call on New Artificial Intelligence Announcements
Via Teleconference 6:36 P.M. EDT MS. PATTERSON: Thanks, everyone, for hoping on today’s press call. Today, we’ll be discussing a new AI announcement from the Biden-Harris administration. On today’s call will be [senior administration official]. After she delivers remarks, we’ll open up the call for Q&A from reporters. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to…
A Call to Action During Mental Health Awareness Month
Dr. Jackie Ward, OSTP Assistant Director for Community Connected Health Mental health challenges affect all of us. This May, the Biden-Harris Administration acknowledges everyone who faces mental health challenges. As part of his unity agenda for the nation, President Biden has prioritized tackling the mental health crisis. In 2022, President Biden released a comprehensive mental…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this morning with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The President reaffirmed our shared goal to see Hamas defeated and to ensure the long-term security of Israel and its people. The President and the Prime Minister discussed ongoing efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by…
On-the-Record Regional Press Call by APNSA Jake Sullivan on the National Security Supplemental
Via Teleconference 1:06 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, or good afternoon — wherever in the country you are. Thank you for joining today’s White House regional press call on the urgent need for Congress to pass the National Security Supplemental. Today you will be hearing from Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Biden. Following remarks,…