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29 May

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Senate Vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Senate Vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement Release Date: May 23, 2024 WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on the Senate vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement: “The bipartisan border security legislation would deliver the strongest border enforcement tools in thirty years. It would make significant changes to our broken immigration system, greatly accelerating the federal government’s ability to remove more quickly individuals who have illegally entered the United States and do not have a legal right to stay. It would also equip the federal government…

27 May

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

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Via Teleconference 2:02 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining us. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll get through as many questions as we can. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. I know you’ve all seen the statement from the President on the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor’s application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, as the President said, is outrageous. And there should be — there is none — any equivalence between Israel and Hamas. Hopefully, you’ve also already seen Secretary Blinken’s statement, to the same effect, about our utter rejection of any equivalence between…

27 May

Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Nephew’s Travel to Malaysia and Australia

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Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew will travel to Malaysia and Australia from May 9-14. Throughout the trip, he will meet with a range of government officials, civil society organizations, and private sector representatives. He will discuss work underway in the fight against corruption and areas for further cooperation and collaboration on anti-corruption efforts. Follow @StateCGAC on Twitter to learn more. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/coordinator-on-global-anti-corruption-nephews-travel-to-malaysia-and-australia/

25 May

First Lady Jill Biden to Host Kenya State Dinner Media Preview and Spousal Program Events with First Lady Rachel Ruto

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As part of the State Visit with the Republic of Kenya, First Lady Jill Biden will host a State Dinner Media Preview and a series of events in celebration of the continuing friendship between the two countries. Dr. Biden traveled to Kenya in February 2023 as First Lady and in 2010 and 2011 as Second Lady. Airport Arrival On Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:00 AM, First Lady Jill Biden will greet President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya at Joint Base Andrews. This airport arrival is open press. For interested media, please REGISTER HERE…

25 May

Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer Travels to Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti May 8-19

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Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Nairobi to meet with Kenyan officials to discuss shared regional challenges. In Addis Ababa, Special Envoy Hammer will meet with the African Union, Ethiopian officials, and the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray regarding implementation of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and the urgency of resolving outstanding issues through political dialogue and avoiding a return to conflict. Special Envoy Hammer will also discuss dialogue to end violence in the Amhara and Oromia regions and the need to investigate reports of human rights violations. In Djibouti, Special Envoy Hammer will consult on regional and security issues with Djiboutian government officials. Official news…

24 May

FEMA Prepares for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Joins NOAA for Annual Hurricane Outlook

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FEMA Prepares for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Joins NOAA for Annual Hurricane Outlook Release Date: May 23, 2024 WASHINGTON — FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik A. Hooks today joined National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad and National Weather Service (NWS) Director Ken Graham to issue the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook ahead of the official start of the season, which begins on June 1. To prepare for any potential storms or emergencies, FEMA opened a new, larger distribution center in Greencastle, Pennsylvania earlier this year that will ensure critical supplies can be deployed quicker along the Mid-Atlantic…

23 May

FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce 1 Million PACT Act Claims Approved, Benefits Delivered to Veterans in all 50 States and U.S. Territories

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President Biden signed the landmark bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law in August 2022, enacting the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans in more than 30 years. Named in honor of Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson, a decorated combat medic who died from a rare form of lung cancer, this historic legislation is delivering timely benefits and services to veterans—across all generations—who have been impacted by toxic exposures while serving our country. Thanks to this transformational law, the President will announce that more than…

23 May

Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Jordan and Iraq

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Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is on travel to Amman, Jordan, and Baghdad, Erbil, and Ninewa, Iraq from May 6-10, 2024, to advance regional humanitarian, human rights, and civilian security priorities. In Amman, Under Secretary Zeya engaged senior Jordanian government officials and United Nations representatives on maximizing the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza through land and air routes. She commended the government of Jordan for leading regional efforts to organize and deliver vital humanitarian assistance to Gaza and underscored the United States’ commitment to advancing enduring peace and security for Israelis…

21 May

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Merrimack, NH

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Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Merrimack, New Hampshire 10:35 A.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. All right, I just have one quick thing at the top, and then we’ll — we’ll get at it. So, we’re on our way to New Hampshire, where the President will be joined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough and Senators Ha- — oh — Senators Shaheen and Hassan to deliver remarks on a key priority of the — of his Unity Agenda: supporting our nation’s veterans. President Biden signed the landmark bipartisan PACT Act into law almost two years ago in…

21 May

U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy

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The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) will hold an in-person public meeting with online access from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2024. A panel of experts will review and discuss the Commission’s most recent special report, The Global Engagement Center: A Historical Overview 2001-2021. This meeting is open to the public, including the media and members and staff of governmental and non-governmental organizations. The event will take place at the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs (room 602), 1957 E St NW, Washington, DC 20052. Please use this link to register to attend the event in…