Tag: White House
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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: Vice President Harris Announces More Than $100 Million to Support American Auto Workers and Small Auto Suppliers
Vice President Harris announced over $100 million to bolster American auto workers and small auto suppliers during her Economic Opportunity Tour. These actions aim to fortify the U.S. position in the clean vehicle future, building on historic investments in the auto sector under the Biden-Harris Administration, which have already resulted in significant job creation and…
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Readout of White House State Workforce Day Convening: Four Points of Critique
The White House State Workforce Day Convening brought together state leaders and federal officials to discuss strategies for investing in education and job training in high-demand sectors, highlighting initiatives like free community college programs and apprenticeships. State representatives shared successful programs, such as Michigan’s free community college expansion and Indiana’s focus on work-based learning, while…
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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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White House. Biden Administration Announces $3 Billion to Replace Toxic Lead Pipes and Deliver Clean Drinking Water to Communities Across the Country
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Accelerate Progress Toward the President’s Commitment to Replace Every Lead Pipe in the Country Within a Decade President Biden believes that every American should be able to turn on the tap and drink clean, safe water. But over 9 million homes, schools, daycares, and businesses receive their water through a…
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Unlocking Economic Prosperity: Vice President Harris’s Nationwide Tour
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation with Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings During the Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour White House Updates: News from Washington DC – Vice President Harris’s economic opportunity tour On April 29, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris launched a nationwide economic opportunity tour. The tour includes a moderated conversation in Atlanta,…
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White House. G7 Leaders’ Statement on Synthetic Drugs Threats and Criticism from Midtown Tribune AI
White House Updates: News from Washington DC The statement from the White House discusses the G7 leaders’ joint efforts to fight the production, distribution, and sale of illicit synthetic drugs, especially synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which have had devastating public health and economic impacts globally. The leaders commit to strengthening international cooperation, raising public awareness,…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Key AI Actions 180 Days Following President Biden’s Landmark Executive Order
White House Updates: News from Washington DC The Biden-Harris administration has announced the completion of key AI actions outlined in President Biden’s landmark executive order, which aimed to position the United States as a global leader in the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence while managing its associated risks and promoting innovation, equity, and…
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Rules to Deliver Automatic Refunds and Protect Consumers from Surprise Junk Fees in Air Travel
Newly finalized rules will mandate automatic, cash refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed flights and save consumers over half a billion dollars every year in airline fees WASHINGTON – Building on a historic record of expanding consumer protections and standing up for airline passengers, the Biden-Harris Administration announced final rules that require airlines to provide…
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White House. Biden Marks Earth Day 2024 with Historic Climate Action – AI presents arguments against Biden’s decisions and shows that there is no consensus on climate-related issues
Yesterday, to celebrate Earth Day 2024, President Biden traveled to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, VA, a national park system site developed by FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps, to announce $7 billion in awards through EPA’s Solar for All program and unveil major steps to advance the American Climate Corps. Building on the President’s climate,…
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White House. During the White House Water Summit, the Biden-Harris administration unveils a robust national objective to safeguard and rejuvenate freshwater resources, while also allocating over $1 billion for Tribal clean water projects.
The WHITE HOUSE administration reveals a $1 billion allocation for clean water initiatives in Tribal Nations and funding to address the megadrought in the Western region as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person should have access to clean drinking water and a healthy…
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Readout of White House Meeting on the Ongoing Response to the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Earlier this week, senior officials from the White House, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation and Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore (Democrat) and Maryland Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld to discuss progress and continued collaboration in response to…
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White House. Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Senate’s Vote on the Reauthorization and Reform of FISA Section 702
We applaud the Senate’s passage of H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. This legislation, which passed the House last week and the Senate tonight with broad bipartisan support, will renew and reform Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) – one of the United States’ most vital intelligence collection tools. The…
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White House. Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Russian-Affiliated Vessels to United States Ports
On April 21, 2022, by Proclamation 10371, I declared a national emergency by reason of a disturbance or threatened disturbance of international relations of the United States and authorized the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the anchorage and movement of Russian-affiliated vessels, pursuant to the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) and section 1…
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White House. Executive Order on COVID-19 and Public Health Preparedness and Response
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. The Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy (OPPR), established by the Congress in December 2022 under section 2104 of Public Law 117-328, is playing a…
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White House . Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Action to Implement Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Expanding Firearm Background Checks to Fight Gun Crime
New Department of Justice final rule sets strong standard for gun sellers who have to get a license and conduct background checks Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing a new rule that will save lives by reducing the number of firearms sold without background checks. This final rule implements the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act’s expansion…
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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. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
(A costumed Easter Bunny approaches the podium.) Q Awww! Q Happy Easter! (The Easter Bunny gestures to take questions from the press.) Q How has Easter been for you this year? Q Are you the President of the United States? (The Easter Bunny shakes its head.) Q Are you the Vice President of the United…
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White House. Joint Statement on Meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group
Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan together with Secretary of State Antony Blinken convened the Strategic Consultative Group (SCG) with Israeli counterparts today by secure video conference. The Israeli side was chaired by National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Minster for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer. Both sides were represented by experts…