Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Resignation of the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The President has accepted the resignation of Christopher Magnus, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.  President Biden appreciates Commissioner Magnus’ nearly forty years of service and the contributions he made to police reform during his tenure as police chief in three U.S. cities.  The President thanks Mr. Magnus for his service at CBP…

Nominations Sent to the Senate

     James J. Blanchard, of Michigan, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2025, vice Anne Terman Wedner, term expired.      Tanya Monique Jones Bosier, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of…

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Tampa, Florida

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Tampa, Florida 11:55 A.M. EST  MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  All right.  Today we head to Tampa, Florida, where the President will contrast his commitment to protecting and strengthening Medicare and Social Security and lowering prescription drug prices with congressional Republicans’ plan to cut these programs. Unfortunately, there is a long history of…

Nominations Sent to the Senate

     Damien M. Diggs, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas for the term of four years, vice Joseph D. Brown, resigned.      Shannon R. Saylor, of Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia for the term of four years, vice Nick Edward Proffitt,…

Nominations Sent to the Senate

     Gerald H. Acker, of Michigan, to be a Commissioner on the part of the United States on the International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, vice Jane L. Corwin, resigned.      Danté Quintin Allen, of California, to be Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Department of Education, vice Mark Schultz.      Elizabeth Allen, of…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, January 18, 2023

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:07 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Good afternoon, everybody. Q    Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Okay.  Tomorrow, President Biden will travel to areas impacted by the recent extreme weather in California.  Stops include the Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, where storms have caused severe floods and landslides. During these stops,…

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Nancy G. Abudu, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, vice Beverly Baldwin Martin, retired.      Jennifer M. Adams, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo…

Nominations Sent to the Senate

       Kate E. Brubacher, of Kansas, to be United States Attorney for the District of Kansas for the term of four years, vice Stephen R. McAllister, resigned.      Ismail J. Ramsey, of California, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of California for the term of four years, vice David L. Anderson, resigned.…

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