Washington, D.C. – Today, White House Office of Public Engagement Director Stephen Benjamin, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta, and White House Office of the Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Director Melissa Rogers convened faith leaders from across the country to discuss efforts to deliver on President Biden’s…
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Remarks by First Lady Jill Biden at The 2023 International Medal of Arts Ceremony
East Room 5:02 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Well, hello, and welcome to the White House. Director Beyer, Megan, it’s so wonderful to be able to be a part of another Art in Embassies event. Art is about connection. Art is the evidence and expression of our humanity. And even when it’s easy to get…
The Biden-Harris Administration Will End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Employees, Contractors, International Travelers, Head Start Educators, and CMS-Certified Facilities
In 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements to promote the health and safety of individuals and the efficiency of workplaces, protecting vital sectors of our economy and vulnerable populations. Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95%, and hospitalizations are down nearly 91%. Globally, COVID-19 deaths are at their lowest levels since…
Dr. Rahul Gupta Statement on President Biden’s Call to Action on the Overdose Epidemic During State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), issued a statement regarding President Biden’s State of the Union Address. Tonight, President Biden highlighted historic steps the Administration is taking as part of his Unity Agenda to go after illicit fentanyl trafficking through targeted actions and remove…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Andrzej Duda of Poland
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President Andrzej Duda of Poland and expressed deep condolences for the loss of life in Eastern Poland earlier this evening. President Duda described Poland’s ongoing assessment of the explosion that took place in the eastern part of the country near the border with Ukraine. President Biden offered full U.S.…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:39 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, nice. (Laughter.) I love that. Okay, so, this afternoon, as you all know, the President will convene his Competition Council to mark the second anniversary of the council’s work to lower costs…
Background Press Call by National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard and Senior Administration Officials on Supply Chain Announcements
Via Teleconference 2:03 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining our call. A few minutes ago, I sent around a factsheet that this –that lays out the announcements that the President will be announcing tomorrow. If you have not received them, I will be resending that in — in a second to everyone…
Remarks by President Biden at Endorsement Event for the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, California 1:44 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everyone. My problem is I’m getting to like these people too much. (Laughter.) We’re going to get one another in trouble, I’m afraid. Today, the leaders on this stage are joining together to make what — and is almo- — it’s an…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:53 A.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Hello. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Hi, Weijia. (Laughs.) Q Not quite. It’s still morning. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, that’s right. We are a bit early. We got nine more minutes before it’s afternoon. Okay. Today, President Biden announced that…
Biden-Harris Administration Agencies Sign Interagency Agreement to Address Wildfire Risk and Protect Communities from Smoke
WASHINGTON – Today, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mandy Cohen announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further their joint work to protect communities from the impacts of wildfire smoke, while promoting land…
