Day: March 2, 2023

02 Mar

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023

Politics

I applaud the bipartisan group of senators for proposing rail safety legislation that provides many of the solutions that my administration has been calling for. This legislation provides us with tools to hold companies accountable to prevent terrible tragedies like the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine and to make those communities whole. This legislation strengthens safety requirements for all trains carrying hazardous materials, and phases in newer, safer tank cars over the next two years, not over the next decade. It will increase safety by requiring hotbox detectors every 10 miles to prevent derailments like the one that we saw…

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02 Mar

“February Morning” interview 2022-08-27 Arestovych and Ponomarev

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. Live on “February Morning” @Утро Февраля with one of the Russian opposition leaders, Ilya Ponomarev…

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02 Mar

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission

Politics

President Joe Biden looks forward to welcoming President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to the White House on Friday, March 10, 2023.  The leaders will review the strong cooperation between the United States and the European Union to support Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and democracy and to impose costs on Russia for its aggression.  They will also discuss U.S.-EU coordination to combat the climate crisis through investing in clean technology based on secure supply chains.  The leaders will take stock of the joint Task Force on Europe’s Energy Security that they established one year ago, which has…

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02 Mar

FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Cap on the Cost of Insulin Could Benefit Millions of Americans in All 50 States

Politics

As part of President Biden’s historic Inflation Reduction Act, nearly four million seniors on Medicare with diabetes started to see their insulin costs capped at $35 per month this past January, saving some seniors hundreds of dollars for a month’s supply. But in his State of the Union, President Biden made clear that this life-saving benefit should apply to everyone, not just Medicare beneficiaries.This week, Eli Lilly, the largest manufacturer of insulin in the United States is lowering their prices and meeting that call. Eli Lilly announced they are lowering the cost of insulin by 70% and capping what patients pay out-of-pocket…

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02 Mar

Remarks by President Biden After Senate Democratic Luncheon

Politics

U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 2:19 P.M. EST Q    When will you announce your reelection, sir? THE PRESIDENT:  Beg your pardon? Q    When will you announce your reelection, sir? THE PRESIDENT:  When I announce it. Q    Mr. President, do you plan to visit Ohio to discuss the situation there with the train derailment and the people (inaudible) with federal assistance? THE PRESIDENT:  I’ve spoken with every official in Ohio, Democrat and Republican, on a continuous basis, as in Pennsylvania.  I laid out a little bit in there what I think the answers are, and we put it together.  And we will be…

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02 Mar

War Day 187: 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 @Alexey Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE Arestovich…

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02 Mar

FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs National Security Memorandum to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security

Politics

Today, President Biden signed National Security Memorandum (NSM) 19 to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security worldwide. This comprehensive new strategy advances several of President Biden’s most enduring national security priorities: protecting our nation and the international community from the existential threats posed by WMD terrorism and preventing non-state actors from using chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons. Although significant progress has been made in the reduction and elimination of WMDs, and weapons usable materials around the world, we must remain vigilant and drive further progress to mitigate the range of challenges…

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02 Mar

Readout of White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk’s Call with Prime Minister Najla Bouden of Tunisia

Politics

Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Najla Bouden of Tunisia to discuss the U.S.-Tunisia relationship and the longstanding, close historical ties between the American and Tunisian peoples.  Mr. McGurk and Prime Minister Bouden reaffirmed their mutual commitment to continuing to strengthen bilateral diplomatic engagement, including by supporting the work of the diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis and the Tunisian Embassy in Washington. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/02/readout-of-white-house-coordinator-for-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-brett-mcgurks-call-with-prime-minister-najla-bouden-of-tunisia/

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02 Mar

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Cyber Strategy

Politics

Via Teleconference 5:02 P.M. EST MODERATOR:  Hi everyone.  And thanks for joining.  This is [Moderator] from NSC.  Before we get started, a quick housekeeping: Everyone on this call should have received the embargoed copy of the factsheet and an embargoed version of the strategy.  All of that is embargoed until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow for reference.  If you haven’t, please reach out to Michael Morris from ONCD, and he’ll be able to help you out.  But with that, I guess we’ll get to it.  Welcome to our call previewing the national — the Biden-Harris administration’s National Cyber Strategy.  We’ll start this…

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02 Mar

TP-Link ASIC Announces Launch of ASIC Mining Router

Business

CALIFORNIA, Colombia, March 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - TP-Link ASIC is excited to announce the release of its new Mining Router, the NX31, a revolutionary new device with a high hash rate and enhanced internet support capabilities. The NX31 is loaded with features and perks that make it superior to competing miners. The NX31 is equipped with a hash rate of 31.2 TH/S, Wi-Fi 7 and security enhancements. The NX31 Mining Router is undoubtedly the greatest of its kind and will change the mining industry. On March 4, 2023, the first batch of NX31 orders will be available for $1440. It…

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