Tag: usa
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White House: Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in the West Bank
Press Release: On February 1, 2024, by Executive Order 14115, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in the West Bank. The…
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Joe Biden’s Message to the Senate on the Treaty between the United States and the United Arab Emirates on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
White House. Message to the Senate on the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit…
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White House. Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Steps to Support the Cuban People
Since the beginning of the Biden-Harris Administration, United States’ policy towards Cuba has focused on empowering the Cuban people to freely determine their own future, and advancing respect for human rights. This singular purpose has guided our policies to reunify Cuban families, strengthen cultural and educational ties between Cuba and the United States, enable remittances…
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WHITE HOUSE. BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TAKES ACTION TO COMBAT EMERGING FIREARM THREATS AND IMPROVE SCHOOL-BASED ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS
The Biden-Harris Administration has overseen the two largest single-year decreases in homicide ever recorded. Violence in many cities is at pre-pandemic levels. The Administration helped contribute to these historic decreases through unprecedented public safety funding for states, cities, law enforcement, and community violence interventions; more executive action on gun violence prevention than any other Administration;…
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White House. Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The two leaders discussed the ongoing negotiations in Doha for a ceasefire and hostage release deal based on the May 27, 2024 arrangement described by the President last year and endorsed unanimously by the UN Security Council. The President discussed the fundamentally changed regional circumstances…
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White House. President Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to His Holiness Pope Francis
Today, President Biden spoke with His Holiness Pope Francis and named him as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or…
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FDA Mandates Critical Nerve Damage Warnings for RSV Vaccines: What Patients Need to Know
The FDA has mandated new warning labels for two respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines due to an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The affected vaccines are Pfizer’s Abrysvo and GSK’s Arexvy. Key Highlights for Patients and Healthcare Providers Recommended Actions The FDA has mandated new warning labels for two respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Lebanon’s Presidential Election
January 09, 2025 , the Speaker of Lebanon’s Parliament convened a session of Parliament to elect Lebanon’s next President, and an overwhelming majority of Lebanon’s Parliament voted in favor of Joseph Aoun. I congratulate him on his election as President of Lebanon. President Aoun’s election comes just six weeks after the United States secured an…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Record-Breaking 2025 Open Enrollment Period Under the Affordable Care Act
President Biden announces nearly 24 million consumers have signed up for Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage, nearly doubling enrollment during the last 4 years President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that health care is a right, not a privilege. Since day one of their Administration, they have taken steps to ensure that every American…
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I don’t know how Americans put up with lawfare: Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani appeared on “The Chris Salcedo Show” on Newsmax to discuss his recent legal troubles and criticize the legal system237. He expressed frustration with what he perceives as “lawfare” and manipulation of the legal system in New York City1.Giuliani was recently found in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information…
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Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration press conference on January 7, 2025 – Video
President-elect Donald Trump held a pre-inauguration press conference at Mar-a-Lago on January 7, 2025, covering a wide range of topics12. Key points from the conference included: The press conference, which lasted over an hour, covered Trump’s plans for his second term and his administration’s priorities 5. Congress had certified Trump’s election victory the previous day, with Vice…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris After Joint Session of Congress to Certify the 2024 Presidential Election. Video
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, today was a — obviously, a very important day, and it was about what should be the norm and what the American people should be able to take for granted, which is that one of the most important pillars of our democracy is that there will be a peaceful transfer of…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Protecting America’s Ocean and Coasts from Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
President Joe Biden announced actions to protect the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea from offshore oil and gas drilling, prioritizing environmental and public health concerns. This decision reflects the risks of irreversible damage posed by drilling and the recognition that such actions are unnecessary to meet…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act
President Joe Biden recently signed the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act into law, authorizing the creation of a monument on the National Mall to honor the women’s suffrage movement. This monument will not only commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment but also recognize the generations of women who fought for equal representation in…
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Criminally Investigate Fauci?!
Tom Fitton, the president of Judicial Watch, has called for a criminal investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This call comes in the wake of ongoing scrutiny of Dr. Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background Dr. Fauci has faced increasing criticism and…
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White House. Order Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation
On January 3, 2025, President Joe Biden issued an executive order prohibiting the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation and its affiliates, citing national security concerns. The order finds credible evidence suggesting that the transaction could threaten U.S. national security and determines that existing laws are inadequate to address this…
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on New Orleans Attack
January 1, 2025 The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the attack in New Orleans: “The country woke up this morning to news of a terrible tragedy in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people and injured many more. My heart is broken for those who began…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Support for Ukraine’s Defense
Today, I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue to defend their independence and freedom from Russian aggression. Since Russia launched its further assault against Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has rallied the world to stand with the Ukrainian people, and it…
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Final Regulations Implementing Bipartisan Tax Reporting Requirements for Brokers of Digital Assets
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s implementation of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released final regulations regarding reporting requirements for trading front-end service providers interacting directly with customers on digital asset transactions, often referred to as “DeFi brokers.” The final rules announced today do not change or…
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Roundup: December 27, 2024
FDA News Release Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: Related Information The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other…