Politics

Yesterday, the White House and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) convened 30 stakeholders representing minority farmers and farmers of small- or mid-sized operations for an event focused on President Biden’s efforts to ensure all farmers have the tools they need to succeed and thrive, including fair and equitable access to USDA programs and services. […]

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Region 1 Union HallWarren, Michigan 4:41 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you, thank you, thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, thank you, thank you. Supporting you is the easiest thing I’ve ever done.  Not a joke.  I — I was raised on GM.  ((Laughter.)  My dad managed a dealership — didn’t own it; managed it.  And in Delaware, we […]

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America’s economy is the strongest in the world. Today, we saw more proof, with another month of strong wage gains and employment gains of over 350,000 in January, continuing the strong growth from last year. Our economy has created 14.8 million jobs since I took office, unemployment has been under 4% for two full years […]

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In September 2023, President Biden established the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris. President Biden tasked the office with four key responsibilities, including enhancing the federal government’s partnerships with cities and states to help them advance their own efforts to reduce gun violence. On Tuesday, the White House […]

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Yesterday, the White House Domestic Policy Council and National Endowment of the Arts hosted a first-of-its-kind national convening to explore ideas, policies, and actions to elevate the arts and humanities across the nation. “Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities” brought together leaders from various sectors, including government officials; policymakers; […]

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This past Sunday, three American soldiers were killed in Jordan by a drone launched by militant groups backed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).  Earlier today, I attended the dignified return of these brave Americans at Dover Airforce Base, and I have spoken with each of their families. This afternoon, at my direction, U.S. military […]

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National Security Council Via Teleconference 5:43 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good evening, and thank you all for joining the National Security Council press call on U.S. military operations. As a reminder of the ground rules of this call, it is being held on the record with no embargo. We will take some questions in a moment […]

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Today, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Vice President Harris convened faith leaders and community leaders for a conversation about the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic efforts to ensure all communities, including Black communities, can live with dignity, safety, and have access to opportunity. The Vice President and participating leaders discussed efforts to cut prescription costs, like capping insulin […]

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Tomorrow, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we join nations around the world and pause to mourn one of the darkest chapters in human history, when six million Jews were systematically targeted and murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators in the Holocaust during the 1930s and 1940s. We also grieve the Roma, Sinti, Slavs, people […]

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Statement from President Joe Biden on December PCE Report Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/26/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-december-pce-report/ The post Statement from President Jo...