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…
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Remarks by President Biden and President Sall of the Republic of Senegal at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Dinner
East Room 7:16 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good evening. Hello, hello. Good evening, everyone. My name is Joe Biden. I am Jill Biden’s husband. And welcome. All of you, welcome to the White House. And, you know, we saw — as you saw coming in, we’ve decorated the holidays around a theme, which every year…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:12 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Welcome back. I know you guys are excited to be back with us. Okay. So I’d like to introduce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who has joined us here many, many times before. And we’re excited…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Convenes Third Global Gathering to Counter Ransomware
The Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to taking bold actions to combat ransomware. Ransomware is a global scourge requiring international cooperation to disrupt. This week, the White House convened International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) for its third meeting in Washington, D.C., bringing together 50 members, including 48 countries and representatives from the European Union and INTERPOL,…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the UNESCO Flag-Raising Ceremony
Bonjour! Good afternoon. Director General. Madame Macron, Minister Attal, Minister Abdul Malak, your excellencies, distinguished guests: I am honored to join you today as we raise the flag of the United States—a symbol of our commitment to global collaboration and peace. The United States is proud to join as a member state of UNESCO. Madame…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to address the strong U.S.-Kenyan partnership. Together they discussed their shared commitment to defending democracy and human rights, advancing regional peace and security, and accelerating economic prosperity through climate smart solutions and the use of renewable energy resources. They also discussed greater…
Readout of Senior Administration Official Travel to Djibouti, Kenya, Niger, and Somalia
This week, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, USAFRICOM Commander General Stephen Townsend, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Chris Maier traveled to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, and Niger. The trip focused on advancing the Biden Administration’s counterterrorism policy in an evolving threat landscape: prioritizing the most…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Raises Record Level Funding for Global Health through Global Fund Seventh Replenishment
Today, at the Global Fund Seventh Replenishment Conference, President Biden announced that the replenishment conference had raised $14.25 billion to date, the largest amount ever raised for the Global Fund and one of the single largest fundraising efforts for global health ever. Over the past 20 years, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and…
Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Senate regarding the War Powers Report
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of United States Armed Forces equipped for combat. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF UNITED STATES COUNTERTERRORISM…
FACT SHEET: Delivering on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Democratic Renewal at the Third Summit for Democracy
President Biden launched the historic Summit for Democracy in 2021 to strengthen democratic institutions, protect human rights, and accelerate the fight against corruption, both at home and abroad. At the first Summit, approximately 100 participating governments made over 750 commitments on a wide array of deliverables, including in the areas of advancing technology for democracy,…
