Day: February 2, 2023

Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
02 Feb

Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights

Politics
Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris hosted an event to honor the 30th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Prior to the event, the White House Office of Public Engagement in coordination with the Office of the Vice President and the Gender Policy Council hosted a roundtable of Black women leaders, in celebration of Black History Month, to discuss priority issues for Black families and Black communities. Administration officials and community leaders discussed recent actions President Biden has taken to support women in the workplace and advance racial equity. This includes passing the end-of-year omnibus, which included the Pregnant…
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Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
02 Feb

Remarks by President Biden at the National Prayer Breakfast

Politics
Capitol Visitors CenterWashington, D.C. 8:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you, Lucy, for that introduction and, I might add, as I said last year, for your courage.  You know, like many of you in the audience, Lucy lost a piece of her soul, and — and it’s — you know, while the pain never fully leaves, you eventually find the purpose to carry on, and that’s what you’ve done.  You’ve done it magnificently.  And you’re doing it with your service in the Congress, and we’re a better nation because you’ve kept the faith.  And, by the way, the reference…
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Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
02 Feb

On-the-Record Press Call by Gender Policy Council Director Jennifer Klein and Council of Economic Advisers Member Heather Boushey on the 30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act

Politics
MR. MUNOZ:  Hi everybody.  This is Kevin Munoz.  Thank you for joining us for today’s call where we’ll discuss tomorrow’s Family and Medical Leave Act anniversary event.  This call, as a reminder, will be embargoed until tomorrow at 5:00 a.m. Eastern and on the record.  We will share a paper very soon, and I will make sure that you will have it.  On today’s call, we have Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council, and Heather Boushey, member of the Council of Economic Advisers.  They will both have remarks.  And after that, we’ll do a few questions.  So, with that, I will…
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Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
02 Feb

Readout of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris met today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House.  The Vice President reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral partnership and our commitment to Jordan’s security and economic prosperity.  The Vice President and King Abdullah expressed concern about the recent violence and tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank.  The Vice President underscored the importance of upholding the status quo at the Haram al-Sharif / Temple Mount, recognizing Jordan’s crucial role as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem and as a force for stability.  She underscored U.S. support for regional…
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Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
02 Feb

Quad Senior Cyber Group Joint Cybersecurity Statement

Politics
We, the Principals of Australia, India, Japan and the United States of the Quad Senior Cyber Group (the Group) met in New Delhi, India on January 30-31, 2023. We reaffirm the Group’s commitment to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.    Our meeting advanced the Group’s positive and ambitious agenda. Quad partners are working together to better secure cyberspace and foster an international digital economy that works for everyone, including regional partners in the Indo-Pacific. Consistent with the Group’s Joint Principles and recalling the Quad Leaders Meeting on 24 May 2022, we committed in the…
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Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
02 Feb

Remarks by President Biden at White House Chief of Staff Transition Event

Politics
East Room (February 1, 2023) 5:27 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Whoa! (Applause.) Hello, everyone. I want — please, have a seat if you have one. (Laughter.) I want to — for the press, I want to put an end to the rumors that the rest of the staff has not quit because he’s leaving. (Laughter.) I want you to know that. I knew this day would come, to state the obvious, but it doesn’t make it any easier. You know, I’ve known Ron since he was a kid, you know, a third-year law student in a school near Boston.…
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The Amy Schumer Interview on ARI GLOBAL Show
02 Feb

The Amy Schumer Interview on ARI GLOBAL Show

Celebrity Gossip
It’s the news everyone has been waiting for! Amy Schumer recently gave an exclusive interview to Ari Global and it’s now available to watch on Gossip Stone TV! You can watch this amazing interview—which features in-depth conversations with A-list stars—on Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV, and Apple TV for free. So why not sit back, relax, and join us as we take a closer look at the ins and outs of Amy Schumer’s interview on ARI GLOBAL Show. Amy Schumer’s Interview on ARI GLOBAL Show was a real treat for celebrity fans. The show began with an introduction from Ari…
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War Day 276: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin
02 Feb

War Day 276: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

Politics
There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and @arestovych – English translation #PrivateerStation Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to…
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Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
02 Feb

Memorandum on Supporting Access to Leave for Federal Employees

Politics
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT:       Supporting Access to Leave for Federal Employee By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to strengthen the Federal Government as a model employer, it is hereby ordered as follows:      Section 1.  Policy.  Workers must have access to paid leave when they face a medical or caregiving need that affects their ability to work.  Yet, the United States is one of the few countries in the world that does not guarantee paid leave —…
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Readout of White House Meeting with Black Women Leaders on Reproductive Health and Women’s Rights
02 Feb

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to National Cancer Advisory Board

Politics
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint six members to the National Cancer Advisory Board, which plays an important role in guiding the Director of the National Cancer Institute in setting the course for the national cancer research program. The National Cancer Advisory Board will complement the Cancer Moonshot, which President Biden reignited a year ago to end cancer as we know it today – including by making sure his Administration is investing in research and development that will help advance breakthroughs to prevent, detect, and treat diseases like cancer.  Margaret Anderson, Member, National Cancer Advisory Board Richard…
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