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02 Mar

War Day 187: war diaries w/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 – English translation #PrivateerStation @Alexey Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE Arestovich…

02 Mar

FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs National Security Memorandum to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security

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Today, President Biden signed National Security Memorandum (NSM) 19 to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security worldwide. This comprehensive new strategy advances several of President Biden’s most enduring national security priorities: protecting our nation and the international community from the existential threats posed by WMD terrorism and preventing non-state actors from using chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons. Although significant progress has been made in the reduction and elimination of WMDs, and weapons usable materials around the world, we must remain vigilant and drive further progress to mitigate the range of challenges…

02 Mar

Readout of White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk’s Call with Prime Minister Najla Bouden of Tunisia

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Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Najla Bouden of Tunisia to discuss the U.S.-Tunisia relationship and the longstanding, close historical ties between the American and Tunisian peoples. Mr. McGurk and Prime Minister Bouden reaffirmed their mutual commitment to continuing to strengthen bilateral diplomatic engagement, including by supporting the work of the diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis and the Tunisian Embassy in Washington. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/02/readout-of-white-house-coordinator-for-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-brett-mcgurks-call-with-prime-minister-najla-bouden-of-tunisia/

02 Mar

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Cyber Strategy

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Via Teleconference 5:02 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi everyone. And thanks for joining. This is [Moderator] from NSC. Before we get started, a quick housekeeping: Everyone on this call should have received the embargoed copy of the factsheet and an embargoed version of the strategy. All of that is embargoed until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow for reference. If you haven’t, please reach out to Michael Morris from ONCD, and he’ll be able to help you out. But with that, I guess we’ll get to it. Welcome to our call previewing the national — the Biden-Harris administration’s National Cyber Strategy. We’ll start this…

02 Mar

Remarks by President Biden at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference

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Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner HarborBaltimore, Maryland 6:42 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Good to see you all. And it’s good — it’s good to be almost home. (Laughter.) Leader Jeffries, thank you for your partnership and your leadership. And, Pete, thanks for organizing this retreat and having me here. You know, she couldn’t be here tonight. I know Whip Katherine Clark — who I spoke to before I came up — is — is here in spirit. I also want to recognize the greatest Speaker in the history of the United States of America — I think…

02 Mar

Baiba Bļodniece Conversation with @arestovych : How can Latvia Prepare for War with Russia

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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. Baiba Bļodniece and @arestovych discuss viable options for Latvia to survive and fight back in…

02 Mar

FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Sweeping Pandemic Anti-Fraud Proposal: Going After Systemic Fraud, Taking on Identity Theft, Helping Victims

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Past underinvestment in basic government technology and the crush of demand during the pandemic, combined with ill-considered decisions to take down basic fraud controls at the onset of the pandemic led to a historic degree of outright fraud and identity theft of emergency benefits. This systemic fraud particularly impacted the pandemic small business programs and the new and expanded unemployment benefits that were originated in the first half of 2020—often with too little regard for basic program integrity. While the initial pandemic legislation in 2020—as well as the American Rescue Plan passed in 2021—were essential to mitigating the health and…

02 Mar

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Cybersecurity Strategy

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Read the full strategy here Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the National Cybersecurity Strategy to secure the full benefits of a safe and secure digital ecosystem for all Americans. In this decisive decade, the United States will reimagine cyberspace as a tool to achieve our goals in a way that reflects our values: economic security and prosperity; respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; trust in our democracy and democratic institutions; and an equitable and diverse society. To realize this vision, we must make fundamental shifts in how the United States allocates roles, responsibilities, and resources in cyberspace. We must rebalance…

02 Mar

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Ukraine

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On March 6, 2014, by Executive Order 13660, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of persons that undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the misappropriation of its assets. On March 16, 2014, the President issued Executive Order 13661, which expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive…

02 Mar

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Ukraine

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13660 of March 6, 2014, which was…