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26 May

Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 5583 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 5583 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to develop and submit to the Congress the strategy required by section 5583 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263). The delegation in this memorandum shall apply…

26 May

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Bipartisan Members of Congress, State and Local Leaders, Faith-Based Organizations, and Advocates Applaud Release of White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

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Yesterday, President Biden announced the first ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism – the most ambitious, comprehensive effort in U.S. history to counter antisemitism. The National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism outlines a whole-of-society approach, organized in four pillars of action that address key themes and threats raised by over 1,000 diverse stakeholders across the Jewish community and beyond. The strategy includes over 100 meaningful actions government agencies will take to increase understanding of antisemitism and its threat to American democracy, protect Jewish institutions and communities, reverse the normalization of antisemitism, and build cross-community solidarity. The strategy also includes over…

26 May

A Proclamation on Prayer For Peace, Memorial Day, 2023

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On Memorial Day, we honor America’s beloved daughters and sons who gave their last full measure of devotion to this Nation. We can never fully repay the debt we owe these fallen heroes. But today, we vow to rededicate ourselves to the work for which they gave their lives, and we recommit to supporting the families, caregivers, and survivors they left behind. For generations, stretching back to the formation of our country, these courageous people answered duty’s call, willing to give their lives for that which we all hold dear. They fought for our Independence. They defended our…

26 May

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Minnesota Enacting Paid Family and Medical Leave

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Today, with Governor Tim Walz’s signature, Minnesota has become the twelfth state, along with the District of Columbia, to pass paid family and medical leave legislation, and the first state to do so in 2023. President Biden commends the leadership of Governor Tim Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, legislative sponsors, and state and community leaders who played essential roles in this achievement for Minnesota families. This legislation will ensure that Minnesotans can take the time they need to recover from a serious illness, care for a sick family member,…

26 May

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Guam Disaster Declaration

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the territory of Guam and ordered Federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to territory and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance in the territory of Guam. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the entire territory of Guam. Mr. Benigno B. Ruiz…

26 May

Message to the House of Representatives — President’s Veto of H.J. Res. 42

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TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: I am returning herewith without my approval H.J. Res. 42, a resolution that would disapprove the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. I believe we have an obligation to make sure that all our people are safe and that public safety depends on public trust. It is a core policy of my Administration to provide law enforcement with the resources they need for effective, accountable community policing. While I do not support every provision of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of…

26 May

Statement from President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Decision in Sackett v. EPA

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The Supreme Court’s disappointing decision in Sackett v. EPA will take our country backwards. It puts our Nation’s wetlands – and the rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds connected to them – at risk of pollution and destruction, jeopardizing the sources of clean water that millions of American families, farmers, and businesses rely on. Since the Clean Water Act was passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in Congress in 1972, it has been used by Republican and Democratic administrations alike to help ensure Americans in every state have clean water. It is the reason why today America’s lakes are swimmable, why we…

25 May

Day 455: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

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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)…

25 May

Readout of White House Listening Session on Automated Worker Surveillance and Management

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On Tuesday, the White House convened a listening session with workers, researchers, labor and civil rights leaders, and policymakers on the use of automated technologies by employers to surveil, monitor, evaluate, and manage their workers. During the session, workers representing diverse sectors of the economy—including call centers, trucking, warehousing, home health care, and app-based ride sharing—shared their stories about how the use of these technologies impacted them. Workers raised concerns about health, safety, privacy, fair pay, labor organizing, collective bargaining, and reasonable accommodations for disabilities. The listening session was attended by officials from the White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC),…

25 May

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education

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Washington, D.C. Thank you, Fred. And thank you for the warm welcome at this conference. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know you through our work with the White House Historical Association—and it’s wonderful to see you again. I’m glad to be back with the Reagan Institute today. When I spoke here five years ago, I talked about how much I’ve learned from my students over the years. How they remind me, every day, of just how much education matters. And as your First Lady, that lesson has only been reinforced. As I’ve traveled the country, I’ve visited red states and…