Under President Biden’s leadership, the home appraisal gap—an indicator of potential racial and ethnic bias—has shrunk by more than 40% 80% of Congressional Republicans are supporting a plan that would reverse this progress, while cutting Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act Nearly three years ago at a speech to commemorate the centennial of…
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ICYMI: Op-Ed by President Biden’s Chief Science and Technology Advisor: Let’s Change What’s Possible
Science (Op-Ed): Let’s Change What’s Possible By Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) America’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem is a powerful engine for progress, but it was conceived in the last century for last century’s goals. Today, the…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on Imposing Additional Severe Costs on Russia
Via Teleconference (February 26, 2022) MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for joining. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to a “senior administration official.” We’re going to be discussing further restrictive economic measures we’re imposing on Russia today in coordination with Allies and partners. For your awareness and not for reporting, the speaker on the…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Member of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein, April 1, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:41 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, on my first day back, I am delivering Jared Bernstein to all of you, who we are thrilled to have to give some brief remarks on the economic news today and answer some questions. And then we will do a briefing…
White House Office of Science & Technology Policy Announces Year of Open Science Recognition Challenge Winners
Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is announcing the winners of the OSTP Year of Open Science Recognition Challenge. This challenge engaged researchers, community scientists, educators, innovators, and the broader public to highlight efforts to expand access to research for the benefit of science and society. The effort also builds…
Remarks by Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan at State Luncheon
U.S. Department of StateWashington, D.C. 12:54 P.M. EDT SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. Please — please be seated. Mr. Prime Minister, Mrs. Kishida, Evan and I are so honored to join Vice President Harris, Second Gentleman Emhoff in welcoming you to the State Department. We’re delighted to be joined by a remarkable group…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Historically Black College and University Presidents
Today, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan met with 18 leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to discuss a range of issues, including partnerships to advance national security, recruitment of graduates from their campuses for national security careers, and campus security. This was the first ever engagement with HBCU…
A Proclamation on Women’s History Month, 2024
During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the courageous women who have helped our Nation build a fairer, more just society. Throughout history, the vision and achievements of powerful women have strengthened our Nation and opened the doors of opportunity wider for all of us. Though their stories too often go untold,…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with Prime Minister Holness of Jamaica
Vice President Kamala Harris today spoke with Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica to congratulate him and the people of Jamaica upon the 60th anniversary of its independence. The Vice President informed Prime Minister Holness that the United States will provide $2 million in support of the creation of a Cyber Center of Excellence to…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Government Funding Bill
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration applauded House passage of the bipartisan funding bill, which delivers for the American people through critical investments in a range of bipartisan priorities—from securing historic support for the Ukrainian people, to launching the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, to investing in education, to tackling crime. The legislation will reduce costs for American…
