Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America recently held meetings of the AUKUS Joint Steering Groups, which were established as part of the governance structure of the AUKUS partnership in September 2021. The delegations discussed the intensive work under way and the progress that has been made since the announcement of AUKUS.…
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Remarks by Chair Jared Bernstein at the Economic Policy Institute | Washington, D.C
CEA Chair Jared Bernstein gives remarks at the Economic Policy Institute’s “What’s Next: Worker-Center Policy in the US and Global Economy” in Washington, D.C.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:05 P.M. EDT Q Hey, hey. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, hey. Q Happy birthday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, thank you. Q Happy belated. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Lucky number 13. Yes, thank you. Thank you so much. Okay, in just a moment, I will turn it over to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, who…
President Biden Announces the Inaugural Members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden is announcing the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The establishment of this Council was a significant commitment announced by Vice President Harris on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, aimed at enhancing dialogue between United…
FACT SHEET: United States and G7 Partners Impose Severe Costs for Putin’s War Against Ukraine
President Biden and G7 Leaders Meet with President Zelenskyy to Continue our Efforts to Support Ukraine and Build on our Unprecedented Sanctions and Export Controls Today, President Biden and G7 Leaders met with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reinforce our shared commitment to strengthen Ukraine’s position on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. Our…
Statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the Bilateral Meeting between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy
President Biden looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy to the White House on May 10, 2022. The visit will reaffirm the deep bonds of friendship and strong partnership between the United States and Italy. The leaders will discuss their ongoing coordination with Allies and partners on measures to support of the people…
President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, FEMA, and HUD
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Julia Wickard, USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency,…
Readout of the First Meeting of the CHIPS Implementation Steering Council
Yesterday, the CHIPS Implementation Steering Council met for the first time to discuss the implementation plan for the CHIPS and Science Act. The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law on August 9, 2022. The Act makes historic investments to strengthen the American semiconductor industry through manufacturing, research and development, and workforce investments.…
FACT SHEET: The United States Response to Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act and Persistent Human Rights Abuses
As President Biden said, the enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) is a tragic violation of universal human rights—one that is not worthy of the Ugandan people, and one that jeopardizes the prospects of critical economic growth for the entire country. On the 75th anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human…
Remarks by President Biden at a Virtual Fundraiser with Nevada Congressional Delegation
Via Teleconference 8:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Dina, thank you very much. You’re a good friend, and you’ve been a good friend for a long time. I thank you. And, you know, I want to thank you for your support and for such great Democratic congressional delegations. You all have one of the best House…