Wales/Foreign Affairs

Executive Order on Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in Syria

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)),… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/15/executive-order-on-taking-additional-steps-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-syria/">Executive Order on Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in Syria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Message to the Congress with Regards to Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in Syria

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order in order to take additional steps with respect to the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/15/message-to-the-congress-with-regards-to-taking-additional-steps-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-syria/">Message to the Congress with Regards to Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Situation in Syria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Readout of White House Presidential Transition Exercise

Today, Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall convened current and future Cabinet members to conduct a statutorily-mandated Principals-Level Presidential Transition Exercise in accordance with President Biden’s direction to carry out a professional transition. This traditional meeting provided a structured opportunity to share lessons learned over the last four years and help the incoming team prepare to protect… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/15/readout-of-white-house-presidential-transition-exercise/">Readout of White House Presidential Transition Exercise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Remarks by President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Administration’s Work to Strengthen America and

U.S. Department of StateWashington, D.C. 2:23 P.M. EST SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. (Applause.) If I didn’t say anything, this would go on all afternoon — (laughter) — for good reason. Mr. President, it is an honor to welcome you back to the State Department. On day one of this administration, you shared a few things… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2025/01/15/remarks-by-president-biden-and-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-on-the-administrations-work-to-strengthen-america-and-lead-the-world/">Remarks by President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Administration’s Work to Strengthen America and Lead the World</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Remarks by President Biden Establishing the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Rhian. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Please. I’m going home now. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please — please sit down. Rhian, thank you for that introduction. Your commitment to conservation gives me so much optimism for the future, and I mean that sincerely. Before I go much… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2025/01/15/remarks-by-president-biden-establishing-the-chuckwalla-national-monument-and-the-sattitla-highlands-national-monument-in-california/">Remarks by President Biden Establishing the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders: Final Report to the President

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) has issued Rising Together, its final report to President Joe Biden. The report offers a comprehensive review of the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic investments in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and includes: To view the full report, please visit: wh.gov/whiaanhpireport2025. The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/15/white-house-initiative-on-asian-americans-native-hawaiians-and-pacific-islanders-final-report-to-the-president/">White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders: Final Report to the President</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 16 2025

Angola - Meeting between Jean-Noël Barrot and his counterpart, Téte António (15 Jan. 2025)

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, hosted a meeting with his Angolan counterpart, Mr Téte António, Minister of External Relations, on 15 January 2025, on the eve of the State visit to France by Mr João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola. The two ministers welcomed the continued strengthening of relations between France and Angola since President Lourenço's visit to France in 2018, followed by President Macron's visit to Luanda in 2023. The Minister (…)

Updated: Wed Jan 15 2025

Memorandum on the Eligibility of the Republic of Cyprus to Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Forei

Presidential Determination No. 2025-03 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE Subject: Eligibility of the Republic of Cyprus to Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/15/memorandum-on-the-eligibility-of-the-republic-of-cyprus-to-receive-defense-articles-and-defense-services-under-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-and-the-arms-export-control-act/">Memorandum on the Eligibility of the Republic of Cyprus to Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Jan 15 2025

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis

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/2025/01/15/message-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-widespread-humanitarian-crisis-in-afghanistan-and-the-potential-for-deepening-economic-collapse-in-afghanistan/">Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Jan 15 2025

Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis

On February 11, 2022, by Executive Order 14064, 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 widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/15/notice-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-widespread-humanitarian-crisis-in-afghanistan-and-the-potential-for-deepening-economic-collapse-in-afghanistan/">Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Jan 15 2025

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Palau to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. on January 16, 2025, in Ngerulmud, Palau. The Honorable Joel Ehrendreich, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, will lead the delegation. ### The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/14/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-the-republic-of-palau-to-attend-the-inauguration-of-his-excellency-surangel-s-whipps-jr/">President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Palau to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps, Jr.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Jan 15 2025

Proclamation on the Establishment of the Chuckwalla National Monument

In southeastern California, where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts intersect, ancient trails weave through a land of canyon-carved mountain ranges bound together by radiating alluvial bajadas and dark tendrils of dry wash woodlands. Sharing a name with the wide-bodied lizard that is commonly found here and derived from the Cahuilla word “čáxwal,” the Chuckwalla region… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/14/proclamation-on-the-establishment-of-the-chuckwalla-national-monument/">Proclamation on the Establishment of the Chuckwalla National Monument</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Jan 15 2025

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to congratulate him on the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. The two leaders discussed the unimaginable conditions the hostages – including Americans – have experienced over their 15 months in captivity and the terrible suffering their families have faced, and expressed their joy… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/15/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-netanyahu-of-israel-12/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Jan 15 2025

BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION TAKES ACTION TO COMBAT EMERGING FIREARM THREATS AND IMPROVE SCHOOL-BASED ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS

Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security Release New Resources to Help Schools Improve Active Shooter Drills Emerging Firearm Threats Task Force Sends President Biden Report on Machinegun Conversion Devices and 3D Printed Firearms The Biden-Harris Administration has overseen the two largest single-year decreases in homicide ever recorded. Violence in many cities… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/14/biden-harris-administration-takes-action-to-combat-emerging-firearm-threats-and-improve-school-based-active-shooter-drills/">BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION TAKES ACTION TO COMBAT EMERGING FIREARM THREATS AND IMPROVE SCHOOL-BASED ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILLS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

Lebanon - Appointment of the President of the Council of Ministers (14 Jan. 2025)

France extends its warm congratulations to Mr Nawaf Salam on his appointment as President of the Council of Ministers of the Lebanese Republic following parliamentary consultations on 13 January. It wishes him every success in carrying out his mission, at this historic time for Lebanon. Following President Joseph Aoun's election last week, this appointment offers further grounds for hope for Lebanon and the Lebanese people. France very much hopes that a strong government, capable of (…)

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

Message to the Congress on the Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to subsections 123 b. and 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b), (d)) (the “Act”), the text of an Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/14/message-to-the-congress-on-the-agreement-for-cooperation-between-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-government-of-the-kingdom-of-thailand-concerning-peaceful-uses-of-nuclear-energy/">Message to the Congress on the Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in the West Bank

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/2025/01/14/message-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-the-west-bank/">Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in the West Bank</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

Message to the Senate on the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Uni

TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith 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 (the “Treaty”), signed at… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/14/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/">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</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

Press Release: Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in the

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 situation… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/14/press-release-notice-to-the-congress-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-situation-in-the-west-bank/">Press Release: Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in the West Bank</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt

President Biden spoke today with President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt. The two leaders discussed the negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal based on the arrangement described by President Biden last year and endorsed unanimously by the UN Security Council. The President thanked President Sisi for his leadership and praised the mediating role of Egypt… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/14/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-president-abdel-fattah-el-sisi-of-egypt-3/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

Remarks by President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Senior White House and Administration Officials During Briefing o

Oval Office 6:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Folks, what we’re going to do is I’m going to make a brief statement; the vice president is going to make a brief statement; Liz is going to call on Chief Moore and call on Griswell [Criswell], the — so FEMA is sp- — spoken; and then I… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2025/01/14/remarks-by-president-biden-vice-president-harris-and-senior-white-house-and-administration-officials-during-briefing-on-the-full-federal-response-to-the-wildfires-across-los-angeles/">Remarks by President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Senior White House and Administration Officials During Briefing on the Full Federal Response to the Wildfires Across Los Angeles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

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… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/14/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-steps-to-support-the-cuban-people/">Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Steps to Support the Cuban People</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Jan 14 2025

FACT SHEET: Ensuring U.S. Security and Economic Strength in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming central to both security and economic strength. The United States must act decisively to lead this transition by ensuring that U.S. technology undergirds global AI use and that adversaries cannot easily abuse advanced AI. In the wrong hands, powerful AI systems have the potential to exacerbate significant national security risks,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/13/fact-sheet-ensuring-u-s-security-and-economic-strength-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/">FACT SHEET: Ensuring U.S. Security and Economic Strength in the Age of Artificial Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Jan 13 2025

IPEC Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress

The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) has issued its Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress, which brings together the combined and coordinated efforts of the White House, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Justice, State, and Treasury, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/13/ipec-annual-intellectual-property-report-to-congress-4/">IPEC Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Jan 13 2025

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends California Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of California by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State of California as a result of wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on January 7, 2025, and continuing. Under the President’s order today,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/13/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-california-disaster-declaration-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends California Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Jan 13 2025