Letter from Dr. Kevin O'Connor: President Biden SARS-CoV-2 Update
To view the letter from the Physician to the President, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Update-7.24.pdf
To view the letter from the Physician to the President, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Update-7.24.pdf
On Friday, July 22, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer traveled to Colombia and met with President Ivan Duque, President-Elect Gustavo Petro, Vice President-Elect Francia Marquez, and Colombian elected officials. He was joined by National Security Advisor to the Vice President Phil Gordon, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols, and National...
To view the letter from the Physician to the President, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Update-7.23.pdf
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris convened more than 20 Virginia state legislators and advocates who are fighting on the frontlines to protect reproductive rights. The Vice President convened state legislators from across the country on July 8, 2022 at the White House; on July 14, 2022 in Orlando, Florida; on July 16, 2022 in Philadelphia,...
Today's decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the current monkeypox outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern is a call to action for the world community to stop the spread of this virus. A coordinated, international response is essential to stop the spread of monkeypox, protect communities at greatest risk of...
During Made in America Week, we celebrate American workers, the products they make, the services they provide, and the incredible impact they have on our Nation's economy. Across the world, "Made in America" is a badge of quality, and this week we honor the proud legacy and promising future of American goods, services,...
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 8351, the "Formula Act," which amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. Thank you to Senators Lee, Wyden, and Crapo, and Representatives Blumenauer, DelBene, Larson,...
Q : What is your response to Hungary's decision to buy 700 million cubic meters of natural gas in addition to the amounts already stipulated in long-term contracts with Russia? A : In view of Russia's blackmail on gas deliveries, in the context of its aggression against Ukraine, the EU decided at the Versailles summit hosted last March by the French presidency of the EU Council to progressively reduce its dependence on Russian gas, oil and coal imports as quickly as possible. That is the (...)
On July 19, 2022, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis hosted the National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit at the White House. The event focused on building our Nation's cyber workforce, improving skills-based pathways to cyber jobs, educating Americans so that they have the skills they need to thrive in our increasingly digital society, and improving...
To view the letter from the Physician to the President, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Letter-7.22.pdf
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) 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 emergency...
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary...
On July 26, 2019, by Executive Order 13882, the President 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 Mali. The situation in Mali,...
Today, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Intergovernmental Affairs Director, and White House officials from the Domestic Policy Council and Office of Intergovernmental Affairs convened a meeting with state legislative leaders from New York, Delaware, California, and Illinois to discuss how states are leading the way in efforts to hold...
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 3:18 P.M. EDT MR. DEESE: Hey, Mr. President, it's great to see you. THE PRESIDENT: Hey. How you doing? MR. DEESE: Good. We've got members of your economic and energy team here. And we're prepared to start the briefing, but we'll start by turning the floor over to you,...
Carole Hoefener CenterCharlotte, North Carolina THE VICE PRESIDENT:? Thank you. Good afternoon to the Brothers of the Omega Psi Phi. It's good to be with you all. I just - I stopped by - I'm so happy that this worked out. I'm on my way to the airport. I came here to North Carolina to...
I condemn the attack on Congressman Zeldin in the strongest terms. As I've said before, violence has absolutely no place in our society or our politics. I am especially grateful for the courage of those who immediately intervened, and that he is unharmed and was able to continue his speech. I also want to thank...
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke yesterday with her Tunisian counterpart, Othman Jerandi. She reiterated France's support for Tunisia and the Tunisian people amid the economic and social challenges the country is facing. She hailed the constructive dialogue between Tunisian authorities and teams from the International Monetary Fund in Tunisia over the past few days. She called on the Tunisian government to continue its efforts to reach an agreement with the (...)
As part of the President's America the Beautiful Initiative, the Biden-Harris Administration today launched an interagency effort, called the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR), that will work to create more safe, affordable, and equitable opportunities for Americans to get outdoors. The FICOR - which includes leaders from the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture,...
Cost of Living Business Tsar and former Just Eat boss David Buttress agrees deals and discounts with major UK businesses to form part of Help for Household campaign.
On July 18, following the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) investigation into the diversion of Ryanair Flight FR4978 to Minsk on May 23, 2021, the ICAO Council acknowledged that the Belarusian authorities were responsible for the false bomb threat, which endangered the flight's passengers and crew. The Council condemned the Belarusian authorities' violation of both the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) and the Convention for the Suppression of (...)
France strongly condemns the indiscriminate strike that took place yesterday in a recreation area in the village of Parakh in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, leaving many wounded and several dead, including children. France offers its condolences to the families of the victims and to the Iraqi people and stands in solidarity with those who were wounded. France encourages the Iraqi authorities to continue their efforts to shed light on the exact circumstances of this tragedy. (...)
To view the letter from the Physician to the President, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Letter-7.21.pdf
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 emergency...
Shailen P. Bhatt, of Michigan, to be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, vice Nicole R. Nason. Jeffrey Matthew Marootian, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy), vice Daniel Simmons. Stephen A. Owens, of Arizona, to be Chairperson of the Chemical Safety...