National Security Council Via Teleconference 1:56 P.M. EST MR. KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. As you know, over the weekend the U.S. Department of Defense and the Jordanian Royal Air Force collaborated over the weekend to airdrop 38,000 ready-to-eat meals into Gaza. This operation saw 66 bundles of aid offloaded across three C-130 aircraft delivered to people in…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Hichilema of Zambia in Joint Press Conference
State HouseLusaka, Zambia 3:37 P.M. CAT ZAMBIAN OFFICIAL: Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia; Honorable Madam Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America; cabinet ministers present from both countries; members of the press; distinguished invited guests; ladies and gentlemen: Welcome to the press conference being held here at State…
What They Are Reading in the States: Gas Prices Continue to Fall Across the Country
Across the country, local news outlets are reporting on declining gas prices as the President continues to take action to lower them in the face of Putin’s Price Hike and other supply challenges. Gas prices have declined by an average of $1.22 per gallon nationwide since their June peak – a decline of 24% over…
Remarks by President Biden at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
Marriott MarquisWashington, D.C. 2:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) It’s great to be back with you all, in person this time. Please, sit down. Please, sit down — if you have a seat. (Laughs.) (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Mr. Biden! THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Mayor Vince Williams,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:39 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. A couple of things at the top. Today’s announcement by Micron is another big win for America. Micron is investing $15 billion over the next decade at a manufacturing facility in Idaho, and they directly credit the passage of the CHIPS…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, August 31, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:02 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have a few things at the top for everybody. Okay, so I wanted to provide you an update on our efforts to support the people of Jackson and the state of Mississippi. The President spoke…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the South Carolina Democratic Party Blue Palmetto Dinner
Columbia Metropolitan Convention CenterColumbia, South Carolina 7:55 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good — or good evening. Good evening. Good evening, South Carolina. Good evening. Can we please here it for Jaleel Johnson? (Applause.) I am so, so proud of him. I know we all are. When I see Jaleel and I see…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:11 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. Okay. Q Tuesday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Tuesday! Oh, my gosh. (Laughter.) Giving myself an extra day. All right. Well, good to see you guys on Tuesday. So, we are closely monitoring the impact — the impact Hurricane Fiona…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 25, 2022
12:19 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, I just have one item. Welcome, MJ. I think — well, I know you’ve been here before, but it’s the first time since I’ve been here. Q Thank you. MS. PSAKI: Okay, one item for all of you at the top: Last night, President Biden spoke by…
FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Comprehensive Proposal to Hold Russian Oligarchs and Elites Accountable
Today, in concert with his supplemental request to Congress to support Ukraine, President Biden will send a proposal for a comprehensive legislative package that will enhance the United States Government’s authority to hold the Russian government and Russian oligarchs accountable for President Putin’s war against Ukraine. The proposals were crafted in close consultation with interagency…
