For Jewish communities across the United States and around the world, Yom Kippur is a sacred and solemn occasion. During this holiest of days, Jews come together to fast, reflect, and repent; to take stock of their actions in the past year, seek forgiveness, and commit to doing better in the year to come. On…
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President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Edgard D. Kagan, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Malaysia Edgard Kagan, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, is the Special Assistant to the President and Senior…
Office of Europe and The Middle East
The office develops, coordinates and implements USTR’s policy towards, and pursues trade and investment initiatives with, Europe, including the European Union (and its Member States), Russia and its neighbors, and the Middle East (including Turkey and the northern tier of Africa). Prominent current responsibilities include: addressing chronic and emerging EU barriers to U.S. exports while…
Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Lapid, President bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Prime Minister Modi at I2U2 Virtual Event
Waldorf Astoria JerusalemJerusalem, Israel 1:35 P.M. IDT MODERATOR: (In progress) — welcome the President of the United States of America, the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr, and joining us virtually: the Honorable President of the United Arab Emirates, His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; the Prime Minister of the Republic of India,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:40 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. Q Heads up. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Heads up. Heads up. Q Sorry. Q Good to see you. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Starting with you or without you. Good afternoon, everybody. I do want to take a couple of minutes to make some announcements that all of…
U.S.-UAE Joint Leaders’ Statement Dynamic Strategic Partners
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met today at the White House during an official visit of His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the United States. The visit is the first-ever by a President of the United Arab Emirates…
Remarks by Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall for the Soufan Center’s Global Summit on Counterterrorism and Political Violence
Good morning. I’m delighted to be here with you at the Soufan Center’s inaugural Global Summit on Terrorism and Political Violence. Thank you for the introduction. It’s a privilege to speak on the same program with so many of my closest colleagues, including Christy Abizaid and Nick Rasmussen who are tough acts to follow! Each of…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitments from Eight Additional Artificial Intelligence Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI
Builds on commitments from seven top AI companies secured by the Biden-Harris Administration in July Commitments are one immediate step and an important bridge to government action; Biden-Harris Administration is developing an Executive Order on AI to protect Americans’ rights and safety Since taking office, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Chicago, IL
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Chicago, Illinois 2:44 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Jen, welcome back. Q Hi. Thank you. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: What! It’s good to see you. Q You too. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It’s like full circle now. (Laughs.) All right. So, we’re on our way to Chicago, where President Biden will deliver the keynote address…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitments from Leading Artificial Intelligence Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI
Voluntary commitments – underscoring safety, security, and trust – mark a critical step toward developing responsible AI Biden-Harris Administration will continue to take decisive action by developing an Executive Order and pursuing bipartisan legislation to keep Americans safe Since taking office, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration have moved with urgency…
