Politics

03 May

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2023

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Journalism is not a crime—it is fundamental to a free society. Today, as we mark the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we honor all the journalists, reporters, and media workers who bravely pursue the truth. And, we renew our pledge to hold to account all those that seek to silence these voices essential to transparent and trustworthy governance.  As enshrined in the First Amendment of our Constitution, Congress shall pass no law “abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” That’s because a free press is a pillar of democracy. It allows our government and our society…

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03 May

A Proclamation on National Day of Prayer, 2023

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     In periods of peace and prosperity and in times of struggle and strife, countless Americans turn to prayer to seek guidance, bolster our faith, and brace our spirits when we need it most.  Prayer is both a personal and communal act — composed of our most intimate thoughts and a practice observed by multitudes across our diverse Nation in every language, culture, religion, and belief system.  On this National Day of Prayer, we recognize the profound power of prayer, grounded in deep humility and hope.      The right to pray is enshrined in our Constitution and stamped firmly…

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03 May

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Selection of Ajay Banga to Lead the World Bank

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I want to congratulate Ajay Banga — my nominee for the next President of the World Bank — on his resounding approval by the Bank’s Board of Governors. Ajay Banga will be a transformative leader, bringing expertise, experience, and innovation to the position of World Bank President. And together with World Bank leadership and shareholders, he will help steer the institution as it evolves and expands to address global challenges that directly affect its core mission of poverty reduction—including climate change. Ajay will also be integral in bringing together the public and private sectors, alongside philanthropies, to usher in the…

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03 May

President Biden Names Thirty-Third Round of Judicial Nominees

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The President is announcing his intent to nominate four federal judicial nominees—all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country—both in terms of personal and professional backgrounds. If confirmed, this slate would include: The first South Asian woman to serve on United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the only active AAPI woman judge on that court. A woman who would…

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03 May

Readout of Inaugural Meeting of the U.S. – Canada Energy Transformation Taskforce

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Today, U.S. Special Presidential Coordinator Amos Hochstein and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland co-hosted the inaugural meeting of the U.S. – Canada Energy Transformation Taskforce. The Taskforce is a key outcome of President Biden’s March 23-24 visit with Prime Minister Trudeau in Ottawa. The Taskforce will work with departments and agencies across both governments to accelerate cooperation on critical clean energy opportunities and supply chains, including but not limited to, securing and strengthening renewable energy and electric vehicle supply chains, critical minerals, grid integration and resilience, current and next generation civil nuclear technologies, and other areas that advance our collective energy security,…

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03 May

Mexico and United States Strengthen Joint Humanitarian Plan on Migration

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Today, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico and U.S. Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall met in Mexico City to build on the successful migration initiative that President López Obrador and President Biden announced in January 2023. Following that meeting, the United States and Mexico are announcing a set of additional measures to address the humanitarian situation caused by unprecedented migration flows at our shared border and in the region.  First, Mexico and the United States will increase joint actions to counter-human smugglers and traffickers that are exploiting migrants. This complements the 60-day surge campaign that the United States recently launched with Colombia and Panama to counter human smuggling in the Darien.  Second, the two…

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02 May

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Marcos of the Philippines

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Today, Vice President Kamala Harris met with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Vice President’s Residence in advance of a brunch with President Marcos, the Second Gentleman, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, U.S. and Philippine government officials, and representatives of the Filipino-American community, including business and civic leaders. This meeting built on the Vice President’s meeting with President Marcos in Manila in November 2022. The Vice President reaffirmed the strength of the alliance between the United States and the Philippines and emphasized the importance of further expanding our security, economic, and people-to-people ties. Following on their discussions in Manila, the Vice…

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02 May

Day 432: 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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02 May

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.  Mr. Sullivan congratulated Sheikh Khaled on his recent appointment and welcomed the opportunity to work with him and his team.  The two sides discussed the ambitious U.S.-UAE agenda this year, including the Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE) and the COP 28 climate summit.  He welcomed the opportunity to meet with Sheikh Khaled in person over the coming months.  ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/02/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-call-with-khaled-bin-mohamed-al-nahyan-crown-prince-of-abu-dhabi/

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02 May

Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at Arrival Greet

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Vice President’s ResidenceUnited States Naval ObservatoryWashington, D.C. VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS:  Mr. President, welcome to our home.  Madam First Lady, it is good to see you again.  Of course, you gave such a warm welcome during my visit in November of last year.  And the Second Gentleman was honored to be with you for your inauguration.  And I know the President and you had a very — PRESIDENT MARCOS:  Yes. VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS:  — meaningful and good meeting yesterday, and I’m looking forward to our time together this morning.  But I want to thank you, because the strength of the alliance between the United States…

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