Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan hosted Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, and a senior Israeli interagency delegation at the White House on March 6 for a meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group. They were joined by senior representatives from their respective foreign... Politics
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan hosted Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, and a senior Israeli interagency delegation at the White House on March 6 for a meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group. They were joined by senior representatives from their respective foreign... The United States and Lithuania reconvened high-level bilateral consultations in Washington today to discuss opportunities for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The United States reaffirmed strong support for Lithuania as a valued NATO Ally and partner in addressing many shared global challenges and opportunities, including in the Indo-Pacific. Participants discussed their countries’ shared commitment to... 
The United States is deeply troubled by the conviction and 27-year sentence of respected Cambodian political leader Kem Sokha. The multi-year process to silence him, based on a politically-motivated charge, is unjust and profoundly diminishes the Kingdom of Cambodia’s standing in the international community. The United States has consistently called on the Cambodian government to... Ryan Tract Neighborhood Private ResidenceHillsborough, California THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Hi, everyone. Have a seat. Have a seat. Happy afternoon, everyone. Where is Eleni, the lieutenant governor? And happy birthday. Happy birthday. And she is also officially the governor today in the absence of the governor. So happy birthday, Madam Governor. (Laughter.) And it is good... 
On March 6-7, 2023, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Houston, Texas for CERAWeek 2023 to engage with government officials and private sector leaders on global energy issues, including supply chains, clean fuels and technologies, energy security, and the critical minerals needed to build the clean... Hyatt Regency Capitol HillWashington, D.C. 12:17 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks, Mike. I appreciate it very much. Please, have a seat if there’s one for you to have. (Laughter.) I said that early on in my presidency. I said, “Have a seat.” And then the press — there were... Thank you, Lane, for that introduction and for sharing your story with us. Mayor Murphy, Congressman Mrvan, and Jane, your commitment to programs like this one is so important, and we’re grateful for your leadership. Good afternoon, it’s great to be back at Ivy Tech. I know it’s exam week, so I’m grateful that so many of... 
Today, we are designating six individuals in connection with the arbitrary detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian pro-democracy activist, human rights defender, and critic of the Kremlin who has been imprisoned in Moscow since April 2022 for speaking out against Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of the Treasury is designating three Russian nationals,... At the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the U.S. delegation, headed by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, worked with allies and partners to tackle the climate crisis, combat marine pollution, support sustainable fisheries, establish effective marine protected areas, promote a sustainable blue economy, and advance maritime security. Over the course of the... 
This week, as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the people of Ukraine as well as the strong support for Ukraine in the international community. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 33rd... 