The President is announcing five new federal judicial nominees, all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country —…
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Remarks by President Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland at a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
East Room 5:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. AUDIENCE: Hello. THE PRESIDENT: We’ve got a great guest with us today. (Applause.) We — we ought to change the rules in the United States: When St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, the next day is a holiday. (Laughter.) On behalf of the Finnegans…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Radha Iyengar Plumb, Nominee for Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, U.S. Department of Defense Julie D. Fisher, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cyprus Christopher T. Robinson,…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Robert Godec, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand Vinay Singh, Nominee for Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development Kalpana Kotagal, Nominee for Commissioner on the Equal…
Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address
U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C.(March 7, 2024) 9:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (The President presents his prepared remarks to Speaker Johnson.) Your bedtime reading. Tony! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Looking for Jill. (Applause.) Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening. If I were smart, I’d go home now. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Speaker, Madam Vice President, members of Congress,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, January 4, 2024
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:12 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon, Karine. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Hi, Weijia. (Laughter.) The President is tracking the tragic school shooting at Perry Middle and High School in — in Iowa. Our hearts break for the families of the victims…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Releases Recommendations for Advancing Use of Equitable Data
The Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the federal government (“Equity EO”) launched a whole-of-government effort to incorporate the principle of equity throughout the federal government. Recognizing that the ability to conduct equity assessments—i.e., to understand the impact of federal policies on equity outcomes—and identify and remove barriers to equitable access to…
Statement by President Joe Biden on DACA and Legislation for Dreamers
In 2012, the Obama-Biden Administration created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, which has allowed hundreds of thousands of young immigrants to remain in the United States, to live, study, and work in our communities. Nine years later, Congress has not acted to provide a path to citizenship for Dreamers. Yesterday’s Federal court…
Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Secretary Colin Powell
Secretary Colin Powell dedicated his life to defending our nation. As National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of State, he was an independent thinker and a barrier breaker who inspired leaders in our military and throughout our nation. Secretary Powell served our nation with courage, unwavering in his belief in its principles…
Vice President’s Cover Letter: U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America
Cover Message from Vice President Kamala Harris In Central America, the root causes of migration run deep—and migration from the region has a direct impact on the United States. For that reason, our nation must consistently engage with the region to address the hardships that cause people to leave Central America and come to our…
