President Biden spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The two leaders discussed the situation in Gaza. President Biden emphasized that the strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation are unacceptable. He made clear the need for Israel to announce and implement a series of specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address civilian […]
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The Uganda Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold most aspects of the Anti-Homosexuality Act is deeply disappointing, imperils human rights, and jeopardizes economic prosperity for all Ugandans. While the Court overturned some clauses of the law, in failing to fully overturn the Act, the Court has left LGBTQI+ persons vulnerable to hate-fueled violence, discrimination, persecution, life imprisonment, […]
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Fifty-six years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last breath in the cause to redeem the soul of our nation. He was in Memphis to march with sanitation workers rightly demanding safer working conditions, fairer wages, and basic dignity as part of the larger quest to make real the promise of America […]
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Today, my Administration is announcing protections for 2.2 million career civil servants from political interference, to guarantee that they can carry out their responsibilities in the best interest of the American people. Day in and day out, career civil servants provide the expertise and continuity necessary for our democracy to function. They provide Americans with life-saving […]
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East Room 5:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Your Eminence, thank you very much. I should start by saying the only reason I’m able to stand here is because of the Greek community. That’s not hyperbole. I won my election as a 29-year-old senator — I know I’m only about 40 now, but — (laughter) […]
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Overnight, Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults against Ukraine’s energy grid since the war began—depriving many people across the country of heat, water, and electricity in the still cold days of early spring. This bombardment—part of a series of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure— is a terrible reminder of Vladimir Putin’s efforts to break the spirit […]
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Today, the National Economic Council (NEC) re-convened the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to continue coordination of the Biden-Harris Administration’s response to supply chain impacts stemming from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and partial closure of the Port of Baltimore. This is the second convening of the Task Force since the collapse of the Bridge. During the meeting, agencies shared insights from engagement with impacted stakeholders […]
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Today, Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met with leaders of U.S.-based Black civil rights groups to have a dialogue about the crisis in Haiti and U.S. efforts to support the Haitian people. Mr. Finer underscored the Administration’s commitment to ensuring a better future for Haiti and outlined the […]
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Today the White House released visitor log records generated in December 2023. This set includes 122,138 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 1,207,458. These records were posted pursuant to the White House’s policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to becoming the first […]
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This week, on the heels of the United States’ participation in the third Summit for Democracy, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted a roundtable conversation focused on countering a threat to our democracy here at home: the rise of hate-fueled violence. When Americans cannot freely participate in the basic activities of life—like going to school, shopping at […]
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