February 6, 2023

06 Feb

Statement by Press Secretary Kirsten Allen on Vice President Harris’s Travel to Germany

Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Munich, Germany February 16-18 to attend the 2023 Munich Security Conference. On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the Vice President’s engagements in Munich will demonstrate Transatlantic unity and resolve; U.S. global leadership; and our enduring commitment to support Ukraine. In addition to delivering a speech as part of the conference, the Vice President will meet with foreign leaders and continue our intensive diplomatic engagement with allies and partners regarding the war in Ukraine as well as other regional and global issues. ### Official news published…

06 Feb

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Economic Council Director, February 6, 2023

Politics

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:28 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. Okay. So before I introduce our special guest today, I wanted to address the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Today, our deepest condolences are with those who have lost loved ones in the devastating earthquakes that have thus far claimed thousands of lives and caused massive destruction in Turkey and Syria. The President authorized an immediate U.S. response, in addition to the U.S. personnel currently on the ground. We are in the process of deploying additional teams to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and address…

06 Feb

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Earthquakes Impacting Turkiye and Syria

Politics

Jill and I were deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes that have thus far claimed thousands of lives in Turkiye and Syria. My Administration has been working closely with our NATO Ally Turkiye, and I authorized an immediate U.S. response. At my direction, senior American officials reached out immediately to their Turkish counterparts to coordinate any and all needed assistance. Our teams are deploying quickly to begin to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and address the needs of those injured and displaced by the earthquake. U.S.-supported humanitarian partners are also responding to the destruction in Syria.…

06 Feb

FACT SHEET: Update on the U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America

Politics

February 2023 Vice President Harris continues to lead the implementation of the Root Causes Strategy, which tackles the drivers of irregular migration by improving the conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras so people do not feel compelled to leave their homes. This includes tackling economic, governance, and security challenges. These efforts are providing hope and opportunity to the people of Central America, affirming that a secure and prosperous future lies in their home communities. We remain committed to policies and programs that improve the lives of people in Central America so that they may see a future at home.…

06 Feb

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Public-Private Partnership Has Generated More than $4.2 Billion in Private Sector Commitments for Northern Central America

Politics

More than $950 million announced today will create economic opportunity in the region, help address root causes of migration. Vice President Kamala Harris and the Partnership for Central America today announced more than $950 million in new private sector commitments in response to her Call to Action for Northern Central America, bringing the overall total to more than $4.2 billion since May 2021. These investments will help address the root causes of migration by creating economic opportunity in the region. The Partnership for Central America, which was launched with Vice President Harris in May 2021, has played a crucial role…

06 Feb

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Launches Next Phase of Public-Private Partnership for Northern Central America

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In May 2021, Vice President Harris launched a Call to Action for Northern Central America that challenged U.S. corporations to invest and create economic opportunity in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. To date, the Call to Action and the Partnership for Central America (PCA) have galvanized more than $4.2 billion in private sector commitments to create economic opportunity in northern Central America. To build on the momentum generated under this successful initiative, today Vice President Harris and PCA launched the next chapter by announcing “Central America Forward.” Consistent with the broader goals of the U.S. Strategy to Address the Root Causes…

06 Feb

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma

Politics

On February 10, 2021, by Executive Order 14014, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in and in relation to Burma. The situation in and in relation to Burma, and in particular the February 1, 2021 coup, in which the military overthrew the democratically elected civilian government of Burma and unjustly arrested and detained government leaders, politicians, human rights defenders, journalists, and religious leaders, thereby rejecting the will…

06 Feb

Letters to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma

Politics

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the situation in and in relation to Burma declared in Executive Order 14014…

06 Feb

Jennifer Lopez Gives Exclusive Interview on Gossip Stone TV

Celebrity Gossip

Does the world know everything about the notorious Jennifer Lopez? It turns out there are still a few stories left to tell! The beloved entertainer recently gave an exclusive interview to Ari Global, which is now available on Gossip Stone TV. This celebrity reality channel broadcasts on Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV, and Apple TV—and it’s completely free for everyone to enjoy. Keep reading to find out what you can expect from this must-watch interview! Fans of JLo will be delighted with this exclusive interview. It offers an inside look at the life of one of the world’s most well-known…

06 Feb

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Dakota Disaster Declaration

Politics

Last night, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm, snowstorm, and straight-line winds from November 9 to November 11, 2022. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm, snowstorm, and straight-line winds in the counties of Dickey, Kidder, Mercer, Nelson, Ransom,…