6:51 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. And thank you for joining our background call at a bit of a short notice. As you saw, the President spoke earlier this evening, just a few minutes ago, about the bipartisan budget agreement he has reached with Speaker McCarthy. Our call is on background as “White House…
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President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Anjali Chaturvedi, Nominee for General Counsel, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Patrice H. Kunesh, Nominee for Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Kristina A. Kvien,…
A Proclamation on Loyalty Day, 2023
America was founded on the sacred proposition that we are all created equal; entitled to be treated with dignity and respect; and deserving of equal access to justice, opportunity, and freedom. On Loyalty Day, we rededicate ourselves to delivering that promise of America to all Americans. We are a Nation that has sought to…
White House Mental Health Events
In support of President Biden’s commitment to addressing the mental health crisis, and following the announcement of new actions as part of a comprehensive national strategy on mental health, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), held a series of virtual events that explored the science of the biological and behavioral basis of psychological distress and…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, which sets a bold but achievable goal to reduce homelessness 25 percent by 2025. The plan is the most ambitious effort by any administration to prevent people from becoming homeless, address inequities that disproportionately impact underserved communities, including people of color…
President Biden Announces Nominee for Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Richard R. Verma to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Richard Verma is the Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Public Policy at Mastercard. He was the United States Ambassador to India and Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs…
Remarks by First Lady Jill Biden at a Youth Soccer Clinic with Major League Soccer
South Lawn, The White House 6:31 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Thank you, Nevaeh. You’ve b- — you have such a bright future ahead of you, whether you continue to follow your passion for entrepreneurship, soccer, or something else entirely, and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Hello,…
Readout: White House Convenes State and Local Leaders for a Forum on Mental Health and Well Being During Mental Health Awareness Month
Today, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Christen Linke Young, Deputy Assistant to the President for Health and Veterans Affairs in the White House Domestic Policy Council, convened representatives from state and local government for…
Readout: Investing In America Connects Students to Cyber Jobs in San Antonio
Hispanic-Serving Institutions in San Antonio help put “Cyber City USA” on the map for educating and employing cyber workers April 19, 2024 This week, Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director (APDNCD) Jake Braun visited Texas A&M University in San Antonio to highlight how President Biden’s Investing In America Agenda and his National Cybersecurity Strategy are…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Five Years Since Parkland
Five years ago today, a gunman took the lives of 14 students and three educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, leaving yet another community and dozens of families irreparably shattered, and inspiring young people to stand up for stronger gun laws. In the years since, more communities have been impacted by gun…
