Columbia Metropolitan Convention CenterColumbia, South Carolina 7:55 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good — or good evening. Good evening. Good evening, South Carolina. Good evening. Can we please here it for Jaleel Johnson? (Applause.) I am so, so proud of him. I know we all are. When I see Jaleel and I see…
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FACT SHEET: How the Biden-Harris Administration is Fighting Against Attacks on Americans’ Constitutional Right to Vote
As the President said when recognizing the tragic injustice of the Tulsa race massacre, the “sacred right [to vote] is under assault with an incredible intensity,” in a manner that is “simply un-American” but sadly, not unprecedented. And he called for a redoubling of efforts to expand voting rights and overcome the surge in efforts…
Readout of the First National Climate Task Force Meeting
Today, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy convened the first-ever National Climate Task Force meeting as outlined by President Biden’s January 27 executive order on tackling the climate crisis. The Task Force is chaired by the National Climate Advisor and includes Cabinet-level leaders from 21 federal agencies and senior White House officials to kickstart the Biden-Harris…
A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2021
My father taught me from a young age that a job is about much more than a paycheck. It is about dignity, respect, and your place in the community. It is about being able to look your children in the eye and assure them that things are going to be okay. When Americans go to work…
A Proclamation on International Day of the Girl, 2021
The growth and development of the world’s economies, institutions, and nations rest on all girls having equal rights and opportunities. Ensuring that girls can reach their full potential is not just a moral imperative, it is a strategic one as well. The status of women and the peace and prosperity of nations are inextricably linked.…
Domestic Policy Council
The Domestic Policy Council (DPC) drives the development and implementation of the President’s domestic policy agenda in the White House and across the Federal government, ensuring that domestic policy decisions and programs are consistent with the President’s stated goals, and are carried out for the American people. President Biden has directed Neera Tanden, Assistant to…
Remarks by President Biden on Actions to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Brayton Point Power StationSomerset, Massachusetts 2:43 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. And thank you for your patience. You’ve been sitting out here. Appreciate — please, have a seat, if you have one. Well, hello, Massachusetts. (Applause.) It’s an honor to be with your outstanding members of Congress today:…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Releases Agency Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plans from Across Federal Government
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released plans developed by more than 20 federal agencies that outline the steps each agency will take to ensure their facilities and operations adapt to and are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts. The plans reflect President Biden’s whole-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis as agencies integrate climate-readiness across their…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1:24 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So, today, the President travels to Florida, where he’ll lay out two contrasting visions for the American people. He will be joined by Democratic officials in Broward County to discuss how he’s lowering costs for the American people. Through the Inflation Reduction Act,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 26, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:36 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Okay, I have a couple of items for all of you at the top. As we mentioned, later today — in our guidance last night, I should say — later today, the President will sign an executive order to make sexual…
