Politics

05 May

President Biden Announces Key White House Personnel

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Today, President Biden announced that Neera Tanden will serve as Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor. The President also announced that Stefanie Feldman will serve as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary. Additionally, Zayn Siddique will be promoted to Principal Deputy of the Domestic Policy Council. Statement from President Biden: “For over two years, Susan Rice has helped craft and implement my domestic policy agenda and our country owes a debt of gratitude for her history-making public service. I am pleased to announce that Neera Tanden will continue to drive the formulation and implementation of my domestic…

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05 May

Remarks by Vice President Harris on Investing in Small Business Manufacturing

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 Babylon Micro-FarmsRichmond, Virginia (May 4, 2023) 4:32 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon.  Please have a seat.  Good afternoon.  Have — have you all — has anybody been able to tour this facility?  It’s fascinating.  It really is. Alex — where is Alex and Graham?  Congratulations — and to your whole team — on what you are doing here.  (Applause.)  Really, congratulations. I could speak at length about what I think is the significance of this work for our country, for our workforce; what it means in terms of a step — a very smart step toward preserving precious resources like…

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05 May

Day 434: 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)…

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05 May

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on North Carolina Republicans’ Veto-Proof Abortion Ban

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Today, North Carolina’s Republican supermajority-controlled legislature passed an extreme abortion ban that would interfere with the doctor-patient relationship and make it even harder for women — especially those in the South — to access care. The details of this ban have been obscured to make it seem less dangerous, but this bill would make it harder for many women to get the care they need. Since the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, women have been denied medical care they desperately need in order to preserve their health and even save their lives. They’ve been turned away from emergency rooms,…

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04 May

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Celebrates Small Business and Manufacturing Boom

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Vice President Visits State Small Business Credit Initiative Recipient and Releases New Report Demonstrating Administration’s Support for Small Manufacturers Today, in celebration of National Small Business Week and in recognition of the critical role that small manufacturing businesses play in the economy, the White House released a report detailing how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is providing critical support for small businesses in manufacturing industries, including through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Vice President Harris will travel to Richmond, Virginia to highlight the report, visit one of the nation’s thriving small manufacturing companies, and discuss how…

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04 May

Statement from Vice President Harris After Meeting with CEOs on Advancing Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation

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Advances in technology have always presented opportunities and risks, and generative AI is no different. AI is one of today’s most powerful technologies, with the potential to improve people’s lives and tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. At the same time, AI has the potential to dramatically increase threats to safety and security, infringe civil rights and privacy, and erode public trust and faith in democracy. Throughout my career I have focused on protecting consumers from the risks associated with technology. As Attorney General for the State of California, I worked to protect seniors from online scammers, women and girls from…

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04 May

Vilnius Security Forum (Rus). Форум по Безопасности, Вильнюс 2023-03-24

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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. “Вильнюсский Форум по Безопасности” проходит в Литве в шестой раз. В этом году в его…

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04 May

Readout of White House Meeting with CEOs on Advancing Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation

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Today, Vice President Harris and senior Administration officials met with CEOs of four American companies at the forefront of AI innovation to share concerns about the risks associated with AI. President Biden dropped by the meeting to underscore that companies have a fundamental responsibility to make sure their products are safe and secure before they are deployed or made public. The President and Vice President were clear that in order to realize the benefits that might come from advances in AI, it is imperative to mitigate both the current and potential risks AI poses to individuals, society, and national security. These…

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04 May

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, and OMB Director Shalanda Young

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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:25 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Happy Thursday.  I have a couple of things, and then we’ll get to our guests.  Got a lot of fun happening today. All right, First Lady Jill Biden is traveling today to the United Kingdom to attend the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Consort Camilla on behalf of the United States.  The U.S. and the United Kingdom are close allies and strong partners with enduring ties between our countries and peoples.  The First Lady is honored to represent the United…

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04 May

Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation at the White House Asian American & Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Forum

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The George Washington UniversityWashington, D.C. May 3, 2023 5:15 P.M. EDT AUDIENCE MEMBER:  Warriors! THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Go Warriors.  (Laughs.)  (Applause.)  Well, Doug is not here.  I can say it.  (Laughs.) Hi, everyone.  Hi.  (Applause.)  Wow.  What an extraordinary group of leaders in one place at one time.  This is very exciting. MR. WON:  Would it be possible to get the house lights up just for a second so the Vice President can see what the room actually looks like?  (Applause.)THE VICE PRESIDENT:  This is a big deal.  (Laughs.) Joe Biden would say that a little differently, but this is a big deal.  (Laughter.) …

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