Month: March 2023

29 Mar

Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Launches Global Initiatives on the Economic Empowerment of Women, Totaling over $1 Billion

Politics

Promoting gender equity and equality is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in Africa and around the world. Advancing the economic status of women and girls is not only a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness—it is also a strategic imperative that reduces poverty and promotes sustainable economic growth, increases access to education, improves health outcomes, advances political stability, and fosters democracy. In particular, the digital gender gap undermines women’s full participation in the 21st century economy. Globally, approximately 260 million more men than women were using the internet in 2022—and this gap has increased by 20 million in…

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29 Mar

Joint Statement by President Biden and President Yoon on the Third Summit for Democracy

Politics

The United States and the Republic of Korea share deep bonds, rooted in our common democratic values and respect for human rights, and we are committed to further strengthening our robust political, economic, security, and people-to-people ties. As a reflection of this work, we are looking forward to co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy today to continue building the connections among democracies, so that we can better deliver for the needs of our people and the world. And today, we are announcing that the Republic of Korea will host a future, third Summit.   The Republic of Korea’s democratic institutions are…

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29 Mar

Remarks by President Biden on Investing in America

Politics

WolfspeedDurham, North Carolina 2:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everyone.  How are ya?  (Applause.)  Well, it’s great to be here. Before I begin to talk about the whole notion of rebuilding America, I want to talk very briefly about what happened in Nashville. You know, we know the names of the victims.  We’ve seen the initial footage of the attack. Three children — three children dead, all just nine years old, including the daughter of the pastor.  Three members of the staff — the school custodian, a substitute teacher, and the head of school. I spoke with one of the…

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29 Mar

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure

Politics

Raleigh-Durham International AirportDurham, North Carolina 4:13 P.M. EDT Q    Mr. President, come talk to us about guns. Q    Mr. President, have you spoken to any of the families of those who lost loved ones in Nashville? THE PRESIDENT:  No, I’m working on that now. Q    Have you spoken to the police chief, sir?  Can you tell us about those conversations? THE PRESIDENT:  I spoke to the police chief.  I spoke to the two officers that went in and saved the lives.  I’ve spoken to everyone but the families, and I haven’t done that yet. Q    Can we ask about Israel?  How concerned are you about the…

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29 Mar

War Day 79: war diaries w/ Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @Alexey Arestovych & #Фейгин

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 #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE — English translation #PrivateerStation (in Russian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVtD_N4OeD-9PshBq7NwyQ)…

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29 Mar

The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy: Advancing Women’s Political and Civic Participation and Leadership at the Second Summit for Democracy

Politics

As Vice President Harris has said, “the status of women is the status of democracy.” The ability of women and girls to participate safely, freely, and equally in political life and in society is a defining feature of democracy, but this hard-won progress is increasingly fragile. Wherever women and girls are under threat, so, too, is democracy, peace, and stability—from Iran, where women are courageously demanding respect for their human rights and fundamental freedoms in the face of oppression; to Ukraine, where we are once more seeing rape used as a weapon in Russia’s brutal and unjust war; to Afghanistan,…

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28 Mar

Readout of Space Systems Cybersecurity Executive Forum Hosted by the Office of the National Cyber Director and the National Space Council

Politics

This afternoon, the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) and the National Space Council convened government and private-sector leaders for a forum focused on bolstering cybersecurity in the space systems ecosystem. This forum took place as part of a larger series of executive-level meetings hosted by ONCD targeting various sectors, including most recently an electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment-focused event in October 2022. The Space Forum was designed to facilitate robust discussion on this topic at the executive level and drive action to motivate critical cybersecurity investments across the space systems ecosystem. Kemba Walden, Acting National Cyber…

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28 Mar

The White House 2023 Spring Garden Tours

Politics

The White House will continue the annual tradition of opening the White House gardens and South Grounds to members of the public for Spring Garden Tours. This season’s tour weekend is scheduled for Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd between the hours of 10:00 AM ET to 4:30 PM ET. For media interested in a press preview opportunity of the White House South Grounds on Thursday, March 30th at 10:00 AM ET ahead of the Spring Garden Tours, RSVP HERE by Wednesday, March 29th at 3:00 PM ET. The 2023 Spring Garden Tours are free and open to the public; however,…

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28 Mar

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Opposition Leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Belarus

Politics

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met yesterday with democratic opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Belarus.  Mr. Sullivan underscored the steadfast support of the United States for the Belarusian people’s pursuit of a sovereign and democratic future, including free and fair elections as well as human rights protections. He affirmed that the United States, together with its allies and partners, will continue to hold the Lukashenka regime accountable for its actions. They discussed the recent measures taken by the United States in response to the regime’s ongoing crackdown against the pro-democracy movement, flagrant human rights abuses, including the continued imprisonment of…

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28 Mar

Commerce Department Outlines Proposed National Security Guardrails for CHIPS for America Incentives Program

Business

Guardrails Will Ensure Innovations and Technology Funded by CHIPS Act Bolsters Technological and National Security for America and Our Allies The U.S. Department of Commerce today released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the guardrails included in the CHIPS Incentives Program to advance America’s technological and national security. The national security guardrails are intended to ensure technology and innovation funded by the CHIPS and Science Act is not used for malign purposes by adversarial countries against the United States or its allies and partners. The CHIPS and Science Act is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for unleashing…

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