Politics

A majority of Americans support programs to lower energy bills and expand clean energy into homes Through President Biden’s historic Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration is cutting costs for hardworking American families in every corner of the country. One of the largest costs for many Americans is heating, cooling, and powering their homes—with the […]

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Washington Hilton HotelWashington, D.C. 11:41 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello. AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  If you have a seat, take one.  (Laughter.) Thank you so very, very much.  You know, I want to thank Commissioner McGuire from Ramsey County, Minnesota.  You know, the fact is that it’s an honor to join all of you.  […]

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Last week, the White House Office of Public Engagement convened over 100 Latino leaders for Dominican Day at the White House. This event consisted of a policy briefing for local and state officials and a reception to celebrate the Dominican-American culture. During the briefing, participants discussed how the Biden-Harris Administration has advanced economic opportunity for the […]

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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:10 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Wow, that was a flash.  (Laughs.)  My goodness.  Is that a Polaroid? Q    It is. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Whoa.  Taking us back.  Okay.  I think — is the mic okay? Q    Yeah, it sounds good.  MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Yeah?  Okay.  All right, everybody.  Happy Monday and […]

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the White House. Both leaders acknowledged the 75 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Jordan and the enduring partnership and friendship between our two countries.  The President and King Abdullah II discussed […]

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Cross Hall 4:22 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Good afternoon.  Let me start by welcoming His Majesty, the King of Jordan.  He’s been a good friend.  Abdullah, welcome back to the White House, man.  Welcome back.  And, by the way, Barack is looking at you in the corner over there. And along with Qree- — Queen […]

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When President Biden came into office, he vowed to lower health care costs for American families. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, the President and Congressional Democrats finally allowed Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices for seniors – while every single Republican in Congress voted to keep health care costs high, even for their […]

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This bipartisan supplemental agreement is critical to advancing America’s national security interests. It will allow the United States to continue our vital work, together with our allies and partners all around the world, to stand up for Ukraine’s freedom and support its ability to defend itself against Russia’s aggression. It will provide Israel with what it needs […]

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Today’s report shows that wage growth has been the strongest of any economic recovery in 50 years. At a time when growth and employment remain strong, inflation declined by two thirds from its peak but we know there’s still work to do to lower costs. That’s why I’m fighting to lower costs for middle class […]

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State Dining Room 1:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  For much too long, as you all know, the immigration system has been broken.  And it’s long past time to fix it.  That’s why, months ago, I instructed my team to begin negotiations with a bipartisan group of senators to seriously and finally fix our immigration system. For […]

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