The leaders of the United States and Israel, President Biden and Prime Minister Lapid, met in Jerusalem on 14 July 2022, and adopted the following Joint Declaration on the US-Israel Strategic Partnership: The United States and Israel reaffirm the unbreakable bonds between our two countries and the enduring commitment of the United States to Israel’s…
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Amanda Bennett, of the District of Columbia, to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media, vice Michael Pack. Brandon B. Brown, of Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana for the term of four years, vice David C.…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
11:36 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Looks like most folks are on. Kirby has a few words at the top, and then we’ll take as many questions as we can in the next few minutes. Thanks, everyone. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Just a quick overview on the latest in the Middle East. First, yesterday we saw more…
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Bennett of the State of Israel Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 12:00 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome, folks. I’m delighted to have the Prime Minister here. I know there’s going to be — we’re going to talk about our relationship, which is as strong as can be. But I know you’re going to want to know what’s happened this morning in terms of my…
FACT SHEET: State-by-State Analysis of Record $2.7 Billion American Rescue Plan Investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities
During Week of Anniversary of American Rescue Plan, Administration Highlights Investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities Today, the Department of Education announced state-by-state breakdown of over $2.7 billion in funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) provided in the President’s American Rescue Plan. These funds were provided through the Higher Education Emergency Relief…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Meeting with President Reuven Rivlin of Israel
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Reuven Rivlin of Israel to honor President Rivlin as he approaches the conclusion of his term and to demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Israel partnership. President Biden conveyed his unwavering support for Israel’s security and his commitment to deepening the cooperation between the two countries across…
Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jennifer Ann Abruzzo, of New York, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board for a term of four years, vice Peter B. Robb. Jewel Hairston Bronaugh, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, vice Stephen Censky. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Administrator…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, January 10, 2024
1:06 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. So, this morning, President Biden announced that a record-breaking 20 million Americans have enrolled in healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act. This is yet another major milestone in his work to lower costs for families across the country and expand access…
Remarks by President Biden and President Rivlin of the State of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 4:14 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, I’m really happy to have President Rivlin here. And I don’t want to — it’s not technically appropriate, but I — I’m so delighted his daughter is here. She’s in the back right there. And I got to — I got to meet her and talk about…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:09 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Hi. How are you? MS. PSAKI: Great. Okay. Today, as promised, we have the premiere of Dr. Ashish Jha, our new White House COVID Response Coordinator, in the briefing room. Dr. Jha will be talking about two important pieces of work…