Scotland/Foreign Affairs

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Social Security Totalization Agreement With Romania

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Pursuant to section 233(e)(1) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1977 (Public Law 95-216, 42 U.S.C. 433(e)(1)), I transmit herewith a social security totalization agreement with Romania, titled “Agreement on Social Security between the United States of America and Romania,” and the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/12/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-social-security-totalization-agreement-with-romania/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Social Security Totalization Agreement With Romania</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 13 2024

Readout of White House, Department of Agriculture, and Environmental Protection Agency Roundtable on Financing Climate S

Today, the White House, Department of Agriculture, and Environmental Protection Agency convened a roundtable with key stakeholders from the farm credit and finance community to discuss how the Biden-Harris Administration can leverage its historic investments in climate smart agriculture to reduce emissions and store carbon at scale, while opening up new revenue streams for producers.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/12/readout-of-white-house-department-of-agriculture-and-environmental-protection-agency-roundtable-on-financing-climate-smart-agriculture/">Readout of White House, Department of Agriculture, and Environmental Protection Agency Roundtable on Financing Climate Smart Agriculture</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Sep 13 2024

Azerbaijan – Situation of Théo Clerc (12 Sep. 2024)

France denounces the arbitrary and openly discriminatory treatment that our compatriot Théo Clerc has suffered in Azerbaijan. On September 10, Théo Clerc was sentenced by an Azerbaijani court to three years in prison for painting graffiti in the metro, while his two codefendants, who were accused of the exact same offense but hold a different nationality, were simply fined. As soon as our compatriot was arrested this past April, the French Embassy in Baku made contact with the relevant (…)

Updated: Thu Sep 12 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and Strength

For too long, we have ignored the right of women to be free from the fear of attack based on their gender. For too long, we have kept silent about the obvious.” – Joseph R. Biden, Jr. speaking at a Hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, June 20, 1990 Today, President Biden… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/12/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-commemorates-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-violence-against-women-act-and-strengthens-commitment-to-ending-gender-based-violence/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and Strengthens Commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 12 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories (12 Sep. 2024)

France utterly condemns the Israeli air strike on September 11 against the Al-Jaouni school in the Nuseirat refugee camp that killed numerous civilians, including several UN staffers. France reiterates its call for the release of all hostages and – in light of the humanitarian emergency in Gaza – for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in order to protect civilian populations and provide massive, unhindered access to humanitarian aid, in accordance with UN Security Resolutions 2712 and 2720. (…)

Updated: Thu Sep 12 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

Via Teleconference 10:08 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll get through as many questions as we can. Thanks. MR. KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. As you all know, the Biden administration has repeatedly warned of the deepening security partnership between Russia and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/12/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-27/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 12 2024

Proclamation on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

Tomorrow, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which has transformed our Nation’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking while also providing communities with the tools necessary to support survivors and save lives. I was proud to write VAWA and champion it three decades ago, and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/12/proclamation-on-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-violence-against-women-act/">Proclamation on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 12 2024

Readout of White House Roundtable on U.S. Leadership in AI Infrastructure

Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy for responsible innovation, the White House convened leaders from hyperscalers, artificial intelligence (AI) companies, datacenter operators, and utility companies to discuss steps to ensure the United States continues to lead the world in AI. Participants considered strategies to meet clean energy, permitting, and workforce requirements for… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/12/readout-of-white-house-roundtable-on-u-s-leadership-in-ai-infrastructure/">Readout of White House Roundtable on U.S. Leadership in AI Infrastructure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 12 2024

Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the 2024 Quad Leaders Summit

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will host the fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, September 21. The President looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. This will be President Biden’s first time hosting foreign leaders… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/12/statement-by-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-2024-quad-leaders-summit/">Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the 2024 Quad Leaders Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Sep 12 2024

Feminist Diplomacy – Gender equality action plan (11 Sep. 2024)

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs reaffirms its intention to enact an ever-more-ambitious policy to promote professional equality between men and women with the aim of providing the utmost job satisfaction for its employees. On September 11, the Ministry's secretary general and trade union representatives signed a new action plan to further gender equality for the period of 2024-2026. This plan was developed in full consultation with the trade unions. The Senior Official for (…)

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

Indo-Pacific – France expresses its solidarity with countries affected by Typhoon Yagi (9 Sep. 2024)

France is deeply saddened by the damage caused by Super Typhoon Yagi in the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. France assures the affected authorities and populations of its full solidarity at this difficult time and offers its condolences to the victims' families and loved ones. Our embassies are working around the clock, together with the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Support Center, to assist French nationals affected by this (…)

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (11 Sep. 2024)

Q: Do you have any comment on the strike against Khan Younis? A: France condemns Israel's September 9th strike against the humanitarian zone of al-Mawasi near Khan Younis, an area designated as “safe” by the Israeli army. That strike, which resulted in a large number of civilian casualties, further increases the catastrophic death toll among Gaza's civilian population. France stresses that respecting international humanitarian law is incumbent upon everyone. We call on the State of Israel to (…)

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Louisiana Emergency Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Francine beginning on September 10, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/10/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-louisiana-emergency-declaration-5/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Louisiana Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal assistance to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby from August 9 to August 10, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/11/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-pennsylvania-disaster-declaration-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 22 to June 24, 202. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/11/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-vermont-disaster-declaration-8/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Philadelphia, PA

Cherry Street PierPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 11:24 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Hey, Philly! (Laughs.) (Applause.) All right, so you guys know how I am. Okay. Today was a good day. We got to work tomorrow. (Laughs.) (Applause.) We got 56 days to go. We got a lot of work to do. And let me just say… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/10/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-philadelphia-pa/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Philadelphia, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Anniversary of September 11

Today is a day of solemn remembrance as we mourn the souls we lost in a heinous terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. We stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones. We also honor the extraordinary heroism on display that fateful day by ordinary Americans helping their fellow Americans. We will never forget. On… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/11/statement-by-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-anniversary-of-september-11/">Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Anniversary of September 11</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

Statement from National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard on the August Consumer Price Index

Today’s report shows that we are turning the page on inflation, which has fallen to 2.5%, close to the level the month before the pandemic started. With inflation coming back down close to normal levels, it is important to focus on sustaining the historic gains we have made for American workers during this recovery. The… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/11/statement-from-national-economic-advisor-lael-brainard-on-the-august-consumer-price-index/">Statement from National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard on the August Consumer Price Index</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Aysenur Eygi

I am outraged and deeply saddened by the death of Aysenur Eygi. Aysenur was a recent U.S. college graduate. She was also an activist whose idealism led her to travel to the West Bank to peacefully protest the expansion of settlements. The shooting that led to her death is totally unacceptable. Israel has acknowledged its responsibility for Aysenur’s death, and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/11/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-aysenur-eygi/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Aysenur Eygi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of September 11

Today, our nation comes together to renew our sacred vow: Never Forget. Never forget each of the 2,977 precious lives stolen from us when terrorists attacked our nation. Never forget their families who still bear the grief from that searing September morning. Never forget the heroic citizens and survivors who rushed to help their fellow… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/11/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-anniversary-of-september-11/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of September 11</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Aysenur Eygi

The killing of Aysenur Eygi is a horrific tragedy that never should have happened. Doug and I are keeping her family and loved ones in our prayers. Aysenur was peacefully protesting in the West Bank—standing up against the expansion of settlements—when her young life was senselessly cut short. No one should be killed for participating in a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/11/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-aysenur-eygi/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Aysenur Eygi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 11 2024

A Proclamation on World Suicide Prevention Day, 2024

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we honor the memories of all those lost to suicide, hold the loved ones grieving their memories close to our hearts, and recognize the many professionals working to end this public health problem. Too many Americans have lost their lives to suicide. Last year, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/09/world-suicide-prevention-day-2024/">A Proclamation on World Suicide Prevention Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Iran - Transfers of Ballistic Missiles to Russia - Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United

The governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly condemn Iran's export and Russia's procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles. This is a further escalation of Iran's military support to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and will see Iranian missiles reaching European soil, increasing the suffering of the Ukrainian people. This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia, and is a direct threat to European security. The E3 has privately and publicly been clear that (…)

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/09/message-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-certain-terrorist-attacks/">Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermi

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/09/message-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-foreign-interference-in-or-undermining-public-confidence-in-united-states-elections/">Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 10 2024