The American people deserve an urgent, robust, and professional response to the growing public health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. President Biden believes that the federal government must act swiftly and aggressively to help protect and support our families, small businesses, first responders, and caregivers essential to help us face this…
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Memorandum Condemning and Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States
Advancing inclusion and belonging for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities is critical to guaranteeing the safety and security of the American people. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, inflammatory and xenophobic rhetoric has put Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) persons, families, communities, and businesses at risk. The Federal Government must…
President Biden Announces 11 Key Nominations
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following 11 individuals to serve in key roles: Rahul Gupta, Nominee for Director of National Drug Control Policy Gabe Camarillo, Nominee for Under Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense Alan Estevez, Nominee for Under Secretary for Industry and Security, Department of Commerce…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome back from your Thanksgiving holiday. Hope everyone had a restful and wonderful holiday. Okay, I’m going to be really quick at the top. As you see, we have a guest — as you know, we have a guest from National…
Executive Order on Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council
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. Advancing gender equity and equality is a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness. It is also a strategic imperative that reduces poverty and promotes economic growth, increases…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 3:08 P.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on Omicron, Dr. Fauci will present the latest science, and Dr. Murthy will discuss Pfizer’s vaccine application for kids under the age of five. And then I’ll cover operational planning so that we’re ready for…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, January 18, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:05 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hello, everyone. Q Hello. MS. PSAKI: Take your time. We’re good. Okay, good afternoon. (Removes facemask.) Oh, masks are a little difficult with earrings, I’m learning right now. Okay. Well, okay. (Laughs.) Happy day 364 of this administration. I’m excited to welcome the President’s…
FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration’s Historic Investments To Create Opportunity and Build Wealth in Rural America
President Biden is committed to ensuring that rural Americans have the opportunity to succeed – and that they can find that opportunity in rural America. This commitment is not just vital for rural Americans, but vital for the country as a whole. For centuries, rural Americans have driven the country’s economic growth and provided the country and…
Executive Order on Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans
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. Over 40 million foreign-born individuals live in the United States today. Millions more Americans have immigrants in their families or ancestry. New Americans and their children fuel our economy, working…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 29, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:02 AM MS. PSAKI: Early morning briefing. We’ll see how this goes; you guys can give feedback on the time of day. Okay, I have several announcements for your today. To begin, I know many of you and the American people are interested in the news coming from Johnson…
