WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Elizabeth Bagley, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federative Republic of Brazil Jane Hartley, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Alexander…
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President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA and HUD
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Blong Xiong, USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, California Matt Gellings, USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, Idaho Whitney…
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Denver, Colorado 2:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Welcome to President Biden’s trip to Colorado and Nevada. This afternoon, we are traveling to the city of Louisville, Colorado, which suffered devastating losses from the Marshall Fire. The President and the First Lady will tour the local neighborhood of Harper…
Remarks by President Biden on the December 2021 Jobs Report
State Dining Room 11:36 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, folks, good morning. I’m going to be somewhat short today because, shortly, you’re going to hear a helicopter landing outside the window here. I’m supposed to be in Colorado looking at the damage with the governor of the — that Godawful firestorm that rolled through. And…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 6, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:40 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Hi. Good afternoon. MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Okay, I have nothing for you at the top. Darlene, why don’t you kick us off? Q Thank you. That’s so unusual. So unlike you. (Laughs.) MS. PSAKI: I know. (Laughs.) I do — I do like to load you…
Remarks Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden for the Announcement of the 2021 White House Holiday Theme and Message of Gratitude to Volunteers
East Room, The White House We all have our own traditions that make the holidays special—whether it’s decorating the tree together or watching your favorite Christmas movie; the annual family photo by the fireplace; or fishing out that faded, butter-stained recipe that takes you right back to baking with your grandma when you were just…
Statement by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
On this morning after Christmas, we are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a true servant of God and of the people, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. We were blessed to spend time with him on several occasions over the past many years. His courage and moral clarity helped inspire our commitment to change American policy toward the repressive…
Summit for Democracy Summary of Proceedings
Calling the defense of democracy “the defining challenge of our time,” on December 9-10, 2021, President Biden convened world leaders in the first-ever Summit for Democracy, a gathering that spurred dialogue and initiated concrete action toward global democratic renewal. The Summit brought together more than 275 participants, representing governments, multilateral institutions, activists, journalists, parliamentarians, human…
Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Errol Rajesh Arthur, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Jose M. Lopez, retiring. Jessica G. L. Clarke, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, December 3, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:54 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Friday. Okay. A lot happening in the world; I don’t have to tell all of you. Just a couple of notes for you all at the top. This morning, we learned the unemployment rate is 4.2 percent, down by a historic 2 full percentage…
