The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1 percent in May, down from 0.4 percent in April, while the yearly rate rose 4 percent, compared to 4.9 percent in April, the lowest yearly inflation rate since March 2021. Falling energy prices—down 3.6 percent in May—were the key factor in May’s slower inflation relative to April, as…
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Remarks by President Biden and Members of the Competition Council Announcing New Actions to Lower Costs for Hardworking Families by Fighting Corporate Rip-offs
State Dining Room 2:50 P.M. EST MR. CHOPRA: Good afternoon. Whether it’s a credit card bill, Internet bill, grocery bill, or anything else in a monthly budget, President Biden has been focused on promoting competition, lowering costs, and stopping profiteering. Today, we’re taking action to stop excessive fees in the banking industry. We’re closing a loophole abused by…
Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I, JOSEPH…
Memorandum on Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to enhance United States policy and approach to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence…
Remarks by President Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of the Republic of Ireland Before Air Force One Departure
Ireland West Airport KnockCharlestown, Republic of Ireland 11:39 P.M. IST Q How was your trip? Q Mr. President, how about that crowd? Q Did you like the rally, Mr. President? Did you have a good time? Did you have fun? PRESIDENT BIDEN: The point I wanted to make is: There’s a lot at stake. A…
Memorandum on Certifications Regarding Disclosure of Information in Certain Records Related to the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies SUBJECT: Certifications Regarding Disclosure of Information in Certain Records Related to the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy Section 1. Policy. In the three decades since the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 U.S.C. 2107 note) (the “Act”) was enacted, the United…
Applying the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
While many of the concerns addressed in this framework derive from the use of AI, the technical capabilities and specific definitions of such systems change with the speed of innovation, and the potential harms of their use occur even with less technologically sophisticated tools. Thus, this framework uses a two-part test to determine what systems…
Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Roundtable Conversation on Second Chance Month
Roosevelt Room 2:56 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I — before the press came in, I — I thanked the leaders who are at the table who will be sharing their stories with us this afternoon. And I mentioned to them that their stories are indicative of stories around our country…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect U.S. Steel and Shipbuilding Industry from China’s Unfair Practices
Call to triple the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China United States Trade Representative to investigate China’s unfair shipbuilding practices President Biden knows that steel is the backbone of the American economy, and a bedrock of our national security. American steel fueled the country’s industrialization and helped build the middle class. American-made…
Background Press Call on U.S. Efforts to Counter Misuse of Commercial Spyware and the Third Summit for Democracy
National Security Council Via Teleconference 9:02 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hello, everyone, and good morning. Thank you for joining us today. This is Jessica Kosmider with the NSC press team, and I’ll be facilitating today’s call. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials. Not for your reporting, but for your…
