Early season wildfires have already created a path of destruction across our country, with the total number of acres burned so far this year 72% above the 10-year average. Forecasters are predicting higher than normal fire potential for much of the West this year, in large part driven by the climate crisis which has exacerbated…
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Press Gaggle by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us this afternoon for our gaggle. Again, this will still be on the record. But this time, we have our National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joining us. So I’ll turn over — turn it over to him for opening remarks. MR. SULLIVAN: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining. John Kirby…
FACT SHEET: Improving Access and Care for Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
Even before the pandemic, demand for mental health and substance use services was increasing, especially for our nation’s young people. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made the situation more challenging, subjecting many young Americans to social isolation, loss of routines, and traumatic grief. Epidemiological data now show alarming rates of behavioral health needs among school-age youth, with…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:33 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Just doing a little housekeeping there. (Laughs.) Okay. So, today we learned that 339,000 jobs were created last month. That’s more than 13 million jobs created since President Biden took office. Unemployment has been below 4…
Listening to the American People
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) led a yearlong process to seek and distill input from people across the country – from impacted communities to industry stakeholders to technology developers to other experts across fields and sectors, as well as policymakers across the Federal government – on the issue of algorithmic…
Remarks from OSTP’s Dr. Alondra Nelson and Dr. Jane Lubchenco – Water Unites Us: A Celebration of Women and Girls of Color Who Lead in Science and Technology
On Friday, February 11, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and The Smithsonian Institution hosted a virtual celebration to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Black History Month. OSTP’s Deputy Director for Science and Society Dr. Alondra Nelson and Deputy Director for Climate and Environment…
Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Strengthening America’s forests, which are home to cherished expanses of mature and old-growth forests on Federal lands, is critical to the health, prosperity, and resilience of our communities — particularly…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the Visit of the Amir of Qatar
Via Teleconference (January 30, 2022) 2:06 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. I truly appreciate you joining us on a Sunday afternoon. Thanks for calling in for this embargoed preview call. This call is embargoed until 5:00 a.m. Monday morning. Just as a reminder, this is a preview for the visit of the Amir of…
Fact Sheet: President Biden’s Historic Actions to Make Our Communities Safer by Reducing Gun Crime
In his 2022 State of the Union Address, President Biden will highlight how his Administration is executing on his comprehensive strategy to make our communities safer and reduce gun crime. The President’s comprehensive strategy advances two foundational policies – investing in crime prevention and helping cities and towns hire additional community police officers to walk…
Remarks and Q&A by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Future of U.S.-China Relations
Council on Foreign RelationsWashington, D.C. MR. SULLIVAN: At least I had the bravery to give that speech at Brookings rather than at CFR. So — (laughter) — Mike, I want to say thank you for having me back at CFR. And to Susan and Kurt and Charlene and Steve, thank you for having me back…
