The President has accepted the resignation of Christopher Magnus, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. President Biden appreciates Commissioner Magnus’ nearly forty years of service and the contributions he made to police reform during his tenure as police chief in three U.S. cities. The President thanks Mr. Magnus for his service at CBP…
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Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on House Democrats Reintroducing President Biden’s Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
On his first day in office President Biden sent Congress a proposal to fix our broken immigration system that this administration inherited. We applaud Congresswoman Linda Sánchez and House Democrats for reintroducing this legislation to responsibly manage and secure our border, keep families and communities safe, and better manage migration across the Western Hemisphere. Instead…
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton and NSC Coordinator For Strategic Communications John Kirby En Route Duluth, WI
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Duluth, Minnesota 11:36 A.M. EST MS. DALTON: So, as you all know, we’re in the — en route to Superior, Wisconsin, where the President will be visiting the Blatnik Bridge in a full-circle moment. He first visited the Blatnik Bridge about two years ago after the State of the Union in…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s call with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico. The two leaders discussed their ongoing efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relationship, including the importance of enhancing cooperation between the United States and Mexico to manage unprecedented migration in the region. Toward that end, they discussed continued close coordination…
Remarks by President Biden at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
Marriot MarquisWashington, D.C. 10:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Well, thank you, Mr. Mayor, although I didn’t realize that guy is PhD. He’s a — this guy is a pretty smart guy. (Applause.) Please, have a seat, if you have one. (Laughter and applause.) It’s so great to see you all. The…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
Via Teleconference 1:42 P.M. EST OPERATOR: Please note at this time all audience members are in “listen only” mode to minimize background noise. There will be Q&A during this call. If you would like to ask a question, please press “#2” on your telephone keypad to be placed in the question queue. I would now…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Gender Policy Council Director Jennifer Klein, and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:04 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Trevor — (laughter) — what did you do? Q (Inaudible.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: What’s going on? You causing problems? Q We’re ready. We’re ready. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Are you sure? Q Yes. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: You know, I can — I’m happy to just stand here and wait. Q …
Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure
Westchester County AirportWhite Plains, New York 3:25 P.M. EDT Q Could you give us any update from your staffs on the debt limit talks? Have you gotten any update today? THE PRESIDENT: No, I haven’t. I haven’t gotten any update. Q How are you feeling though? Do you feel more optimistic about a deal today…
Presidential Permit Authorizing the General Services Administration to Expand and Continue to Operate and Maintain a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Calexico East Land Port of Entry to Mexico
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the “President”), I hereby grant permission, subject to the conditions set forth herein, to the General Services Administration (the “permittee”) to expand and continue to operate and maintain a vehicular and pedestrian crossing at the Calexico East Land Port of…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:10 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Look at this. Packed room. Happy New Year, everybody. Q Happy New Year. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It’s so good to see everyone. Welcome back. 2024, here we come. And with that — we are just 16 days away from parts of the government shutting down.…
