Global COVID-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better

On September 22, 2021, President Biden convened a virtual Global COVID-19 Summit focused on ending the pandemic and building better health security to prevent and prepare for future biological threats. The President called on the world to collectively end the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible, with every country, partner, and organization doing its part,…

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, December 16, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:50 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hello.  Q    Heads up. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Heads up, indeed. Good afternoon, everybody.  Q    Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Okay.  So, joining us today is Deputy National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, where he helps implement the President’s domestic climate agenda, coordinating the all-of-government approach to tackle…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, September 28, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:11 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Hi. Okay. Zeke, I know this is disappointing — I have nothing at the top for you, so let’s just get into whatever you all have questions about. (Laughter.) Q  Okay. Well, why don’t we start with testimony on Capitol Hill that’s…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, November 18, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:23 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI:  Hi, everyone.  Q    Hi. MS. PSAKI:  Okay.  A lot going on here.  I will warn you: We have some charts — (laughter) — to begin our briefing today.  Settle in, everyone.  Just to give you all an update and really give the American people…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, October 4, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:38 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI:  Hi, everyone.  Okay.  Happy Monday.  Two items for all of you at the top. We’re seeing strong movement and early action toward vaccine requirements across industries and, importantly, in the airlines industry. United Airlines was notably first to institute a requirement and, within 53…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 25, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:19 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI:  Hi, everyone.  Q    Hi, Jen. MS. PSAKI:  Hi.  Okay, sorry again for the brief delay.  I was — I know you were all interested in what our Secretary of State had to say. Just to note — and I know all of you have been following this quite…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 3, 2021

1:44 PM MS. PSAKI:  Good afternoon.  I just have a couple of items for you all at the top.  I was a little worried about getting that mask off with the earrings.  Okay, successful.  Good start. Today, President Biden joined the House Democratic Caucus meeting by phone to discuss the American Rescue Plan.  The President made…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 24, 2021

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:05 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI:  Hi, everyone.  Welcome to a more full briefing room.  “Double the fun” is what I’ve been — (laughter) — saying this morning.  Good, you laughed.  Thank you.  Okay, I have a couple of items for all of you at the top.  I will say…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas

12:07 P.M. EST      MS. PSAKI:  Okay.  Today, we have a very special guest, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas.  Secretary Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant confirmed to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.  He has led a distinguished 30-year career as a law enforcement official and a nationally recognized lawyer in the private sector. …

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