Month: February 2023

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…

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06 Feb

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

Politics

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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06 Feb

War Day 264: 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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06 Feb

War Day 265: 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 – 02:01 Missile strike on…

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06 Feb

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria 

Politics

The United States is profoundly concerned by the reports of today’s destructive earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. We stand ready to provide any and all needed assistance. President Biden has directed USAID and other federal government partners to assess U.S. response options to help those most affected. We will continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with the Government of Turkiye. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/05/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-the-earthquake-in-turkiye-and-syria/

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05 Feb

War Day 266: 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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