By Nina Srivastava (she/her) As millions of students navigate a return to school this fall, Dr. Aaliyah Samuel, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Local, State, and National Engagement at the Department of Education, and Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Director of the Office of Head Start at the Department of Health and Human Services, spoke about their work…
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Statement by President Biden on the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
In every generation, America has been enriched and strengthened by wave after wave of new immigrants. Dreamers and TPS holders, for whom the United States is home, are part of our national fabric, and make vital contributions to communities across the country every day. Many have worked tirelessly on the frontlines throughout this pandemic to keep our country afloat,…
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: Mark W. Libby, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Azerbaijan Marie C. Damour, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Fiji, the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of…
Remarks by President Biden at Signing of Executive Orders Advancing His Priority to Modernize Our Immigration System
Oval Office 5:25 PM THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me begin by saying, from all three of us — the Vice President, the new Secretary of Homeland Security — that our hearts go out to the families of these FBI special agents, and — two of whom were killed and three of whom were injured today…
A Proclamation on General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2021
On General Pulaski Memorial Day, we honor Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born hero of the American Revolution, who gave his life 242 years ago in defense of our cause to establish a free and independent Nation. Known as the “Father of the American Cavalry” for his leadership and military skills, General Pulaski’s service and sacrifice…
FACT SHEET: Fifth National Climate Assessment Details Impacts of Climate Change on Regions Across the United States
The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) highlights the ways in which all regions in the United States are currently experiencing harmful impacts of climate change. One of the most direct ways that Americans experience climate change is through increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. So far this year, the United States…
Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of General Colin Powell
Jill and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity, General Colin Powell. The son of immigrants, born in New York City, raised in Harlem and the South Bronx, a graduate of the City College of New York, he rose to the highest…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
1:54 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. So, I want to begin by sharing some news on how President Biden is fighting for working families and lowering costs by taking on corporate rip-offs. Ahead of his State of the Union Address, the President is convening his Competition Council this afternoon to announce new actions to crack…
The Biden Administration Continues Its Work to Expand Access to Justice
President Biden knows that timely and affordable access to the legal system can make all the difference in a person’s life—including by keeping an individual out of poverty, keeping an individual in his or her home, helping an unaccompanied child seek asylum, helping someone fight a consumer scam, or ensuring that an individual charged with…
Remarks by President Biden at National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation Ceremony
East Room 12:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome. And please have a seat. This is a happy occasion. We need some more happy occasions. Thank you. Thank you all for being here. And welcome to the White House — your house. In 1921, Marie Curie visited the White House with President Warren Harding, and…
