Tag: usa
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A Time for American Leadership: Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Reagan National Defense Forum
Good morning, everyone. And Ben, thanks for that kind introduction. I know you said at the outset that being Secretary of Defense has never been easy. Leon Panetta and Mark Esper said it was easy on their watch. They don’t see what the problem is. [Laughter] You know, this is my third time speaking to…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at COP28 Leaders’ Session, “Fast-Tracking the Just, Equitable, and Orderly Energy Transition”
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, and good afternoon to everyone. It is good to be here with the leaders who are present from government, from civil society, and philanthropy. And I want to start by thanking you all for your partnership in taking on, of course, one of the most urgent issues of our time.…
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Naturalized U.S. Citizen Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Citizenship by Failing to Disclose Role in Abuse of Prisoners
A naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia and Herzegovina was arrested yesterday in Morgantown, West Virginia, on criminal charges related to allegations that she lied to obtain U.S. citizenship. According to the indictment, Nada Radovan Tomanic, 51, of West Virginia, allegedly served with the Zulfikar Special Unit of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries to Accelerate Global Climate Action at U.N. Climate Conference (COP28)
Since day one, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration have treated climate change as the existential threat of our time. After spearheading the most significant climate action in history at home and leading efforts to tackle the climate crisis abroad, the United States heads into the 28th U.N. Climate Change Conference…
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to 63 Months for Sexual Abuse of Two Female Inmates
A former federal correctional officer was sentenced today to 63 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and a $25,000 special assessment for his sexually abusive conduct against two female victims who were serving prison sentences at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Yvonne…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on October PCE Report
Today, we learned that annual inflation fell to its lowest level since March 2021 and monthly inflation was zero. Alongside yesterday’s news that our economy grew by more than 5% last quarter, this flat inflation is helping deliver the breathing room families need right now, especially around the holidays. Our actions have mended supply chains…
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President Joe Biden to Visit Largest Wind Tower Manufacturer in the World, Highlight How Bidenomics Is Driving Record Investments in Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s District
Today ( November 29 2023 ), President Biden will visit CS Wind in Pueblo, Colorado — the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world — to highlight how Bidenomics is creating jobs and opportunities in Colorado’s third congressional district. CS Wind recently announced it is expanding operations and creating hundreds of jobs as a direct…
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Readout of White House Meeting with RSV Immunization Manufacturers – November 28 2023
On Monday, senior Biden-Harris Administration officials met with suppliers to discuss the manufacturing, distribution, and accessibility of #RSV immunizations through the private market. Senior administration officials underscored the importance of manufacturers such as #Sanofi ( France ed MT ) and AstraZeneca ( England, UK ed.MT) working to meet demand with a sense of urgency as…
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Statement from Vice President Harris on Shooting of Palestinian Students in Burlington, Vermont
Doug and I join #President Biden, the First Lady, and #Americans across the country in praying for the full recovery of the three #Palestinian students who were shot in Burlington, Vermont as they traveled to one of their grandmother’s homes during the #Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We send our deepest sympathies to their families and to…
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White House. Executive Order on Interagency Security Committee
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of security in and protection of buildings and facilities in the United States occupied by Federal employees or Federal contractor workers for nonmilitary activities,…
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President Joe Biden Announces New Actions to Strengthen America’s Supply Chains, Lower Costs for Families, and Secure Key Sectors
During the inaugural convening of the new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Biden will unveil more than 30 new actions to strengthen America’s supply chains As part of his Bidenomics agenda to lower costs for American families, President Biden is announcing nearly 30 new actions to strengthen supply chains critical to America’s…
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5 Dead People Vote in Election Decided by 1 Vote, Others Voted Twice – Benny Johnson Video
P.S. Winner of Caddo sheriff race unchanged after recount – The votes were recounted Monday, Nov. 27 2023 at the Caddo Parish Courthouse in downtown Shreveport. Each candidate received an additional three votes, meaning the outcome is unchanged. Henry Whitehorn remains the winner. Source: https://www.ksla.com/2023/11/27/recount-caddo-sheriffs-race-underway/
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White House. Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola
President Biden looks forward to welcoming Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to the White House on Thursday, November 30. The leaders will mark 30-years of diplomatic relations and discuss next steps to deepen our bilateral cooperation on trade, investment, climate and energy, and to advance President Biden’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI)…
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White House. Readout of President Biden’s Call with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani of Qatar on implementation of the hostage deal and humanitarian pause in Gaza. The leaders discussed hurdles to implementation of the deal and mechanisms for resolving those hurdles as soon as possible.…
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White House. Statement by President Biden in Remembrance of Holodomor
We mark the solemn anniversary of the Holodomor as the brave people of Ukraine continue to defend their freedom and Ukraine’s sovereignty against Russia’s brutal war of aggression. Ninety years ago, the inhumane polices of Joseph Stalin and the Soviet regime created the “death by hunger.” Millions of Ukrainians—men, women, and children—suffered and starved to death between…
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Crime. U.S. Attorney Charges Head Of Hair Testing Company In $5.9 Million Fraud Scheme
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York Customers Submitted Hair Samples for Allergy Testing to Kyle Tsui’s Company, but Hair Was Tossed and Test Results Fabricated Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, the Inspector in Charge of the New York Office of the…
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White House. Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Call with UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees on the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Today, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer spoke with UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini to discuss the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Finer expressed his condolences for the loss of 103 UNRWA staff since October 7, the highest number of UN aid…
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President Joe Biden Delivers Remarks at the APEC CEO Summit November 16 2023
President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco on November 16, 2023. During his speech, he emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation, launching new ventures, and tackling the challenges that impact the Asia-Pacific region. He highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence and the need to harness it…
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U.S. President Biden Hosts a Bilateral Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China – Video
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on November 15, 2023, in the San Francisco Bay area. The meeting was significant as it marked the first face-to-face conversation between the two leaders in a year4. The leaders discussed a range of issues, including U.S.-China bilateral relations, regional and global matters, and…
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Will the pro Israel Rally in Washington, DC work? National Lawyers Guild and Antisemitism – Alan Dershowitz Video
The pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C., has drawn tens of thousands of demonstrators to the National Mall in a show of solidarity with Israel and to condemn rising antisemitism 12345. The rally aims to demonstrate support for Israel, demand the release of hostages taken by Hamas, and protest against the increasing incidents of antisemitism in the…