Search results for: “Joe Biden”
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White House. President Joe Biden to Announce 1 Million PACT Act Claims Approved, Benefits Delivered to Veterans in all 50 States and U.S. Territories
President Biden will announce that over 1 million PACT Act claims have been approved, providing benefits to more than 888,000 veterans and survivors across all states and territories. The PACT Act, signed into law in August 2022, marks the largest expansion of benefits for toxic-exposed veterans in over 30 years, ensuring they receive necessary health…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden Marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
President Joe Biden reaffirms the United States’ commitment to supporting LGBTQI+ rights globally on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, emphasizing human rights and equality. He highlights his administration’s efforts to advance LGBTQI+ rights through policy actions, diplomacy, and foreign assistance, acknowledging progress made while recognizing ongoing challenges such as discrimination and violence…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the Supreme Court Ruling on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Biden hails the Supreme Court’s decision on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a victory for American consumers, affirming its constitutional funding authority and its track record in safeguarding consumers from abusive financial practices. He highlights the CFPB’s achievements under his administration, including delivering nearly $9 billion in consumer relief and striving to save…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the April Consumer Price Index – Key Insights
President Joe Biden emphasized that fighting inflation and reducing costs remains his top economic priority, acknowledging the ongoing struggles of many families despite progress made. He outlined plans to address high prices by constructing two million new homes, tackling prescription drug costs, and urging grocery chains to lower prices, contrasting his approach with Congressional Republicans’…
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Joe Biden Administration Ramps Up Actions to Counter Antisemitism on College Campuses and Protect Jewish Communities. Looks like Moscow is trying to distract media attention from its own crimes in Ukraine by staging anti-Israeli actions in the US
Statement from the White House, May 7, 2024 The Biden-Harris Administration is taking new actions to address the rise of antisemitism on college campuses and to protect Jewish communities. These actions include: Quotes from Administration Officials Background Note: This summary is based on the information available on the White House website and may not be…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Final Rule to Expand Health Coverage for DACA Recipients
President Joe Biden announced the expansion of affordable health care coverage for DACA recipients, emphasizing their contributions to society and their right to access healthcare. He highlighted the DACA program’s success in enabling young immigrants to work, study, and contribute to their communities. The administration’s action aims to ensure that DACA recipients have access to…
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White House. Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024
President Biden emphasizes the importance of press freedom, highlighting journalists’ vital role in democracy by exposing corruption and informing citizens. He mourns the journalists who lost their lives or faced imprisonment, especially noting the dangers faced in conflicts like the one in Gaza. Biden calls for the immediate release of imprisoned journalists worldwide and pledges…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the UAW Tentative Agreement
I applaud the UAW and Daimler for reaching a tentative agreement for a record contract. The UAW workers at Daimler are building the trucks and school buses of the future right here in America. My Investing in America agenda will continue to create good jobs. This agreement is a testament to the power of collective bargaining and…
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Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Biden spoke earlier today with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security following the successful defense against Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack earlier this month. They also reviewed ongoing talks to secure the release of hostages together with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The President referred to his…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the Release of the Global Health Security Strategy
Today, I am proud to announce that my Administration is releasing a new Global Health Security Strategy—outlining actions the United States will take over the next five years to prevent, detect, and effectively respond to biological threats wherever they emerge. This has been a priority for me since day one. Every American experienced the profound…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on CHIPS and Science Act Preliminary Agreement with Samsung
I signed the CHIPS and Science Act to restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and ensure America’s consumers, businesses, and military maintain access to the chips that underpin our modern technology. But well before the law was passed, I was working to address our supply chain vulnerabilities. This included my trip to the Republic of Korea…
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Joe Biden FBI Caught Abusing Ashli Babbitt AFTER Her Death
Judicial Watch received 62 pages of records from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, showing that the FBI opened a criminal investigation of Air Force veteran Ashli Babbitt after her killing and listed four “potential violations of federal law,” including felony rioting and civil disorder. Source: Judicial…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on $7.4 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation for 277,000 More Borrowers
Today, my Administration is canceling student debt for 277,000 more people, bringing the total number of Americans who have been approved for debt relief so far under my Administration to 4.3 million borrowers through various actions. These 277,000 borrowers are enrolled in my Administration’s SAVE Plan, or were approved for relief because of fixes we…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the 30th Commemoration of the Genocide in Rwanda
On this day 30 years ago, a brutal and systematic campaign of slaughter began in Rwanda. In the 100 days that followed, more than 800,000 women, men, and children were murdered. Most were ethnic Tutsis; some were Hutus and Twa people. It was a methodical mass extermination, turning neighbor against neighbor, and decades later, its…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the Helicopter Crash in Texas
Yesterday, Jill and I learned of the tragic deaths of two National Guardsmen and one U.S. Border Patrol agent whose helicopter crashed while they were conducting routine operations near Rio Grande City, Texas. A third Guardsman was badly injured in the crash and is hospitalized. These brave Americans dedicated their lives to protecting our nation. They signed up knowing the…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Attack on U.S. Service Members in Northeastern Jordan Near the Syria Border
Today, America’s heart is heavy. Last night, three U.S. service members were killed—and many wounded—during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syria border. While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq. Jill and…
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26 US States Rebel Against Joe Biden Administration – Roman Balmakov Video
In a concerning development, it has been revealed that over the past three years, the federal government, led by the Biden Administration, has permitted the release of approximately 6.2 million illegal aliens into the United States. This ongoing influx shows no signs of abating, with the numbers continuing to rise. To put this into perspective,…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Nearly $5 Billion in Additional Student Debt Cancellation for 74,000 Borrowers
Today, my Administration approved debt cancellation for another 74,000 student loan borrowers across the country, bringing the total number of people who have gotten their debt cancelled under my Administration to over 3.7 million Americans through various actions. Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief today, nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 100 Days of Captivity for Hostages in Gaza
Today, we mark a devastating and tragic milestone—100 days of captivity for the more than 100 innocent people, including as many as 6 Americans, who are still held being hostage by Hamas in Gaza. For 100 days, they have existed in fear for their lives, not knowing what tomorrow will bring. For 100 days, their…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Early Student Debt Cancellation for Borrowers Enrolled in SAVE
From Day One of my Administration, I vowed to fix the student loan system and make sure higher education is a pathway to the middle class – not a barrier to opportunity. Already, my Administration has cancelled student debt for 3.6 million Americans through various actions – delivering lifechanging relief to students and families, and…