Politics

16 Sep

Appointment of Eileen C. Donahoe as Special Envoy and Coordinator for Digital Freedom

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I welcome the appointment of Dr. Eileen C. Donahoe as the State Department’s Special Envoy and Coordinator for Digital Freedom in the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. The President’s appointment of Dr. Donahoe reinforces the importance of digital freedom and values-based technology governance work as Administration and Department priorities. As Special Envoy and Coordinator, Dr. Donahoe will leverage her deep technical knowledge and foreign policy experience to advance U.S. priorities around online freedoms, digital inclusion, and information integrity. Dr. Donahoe has built a distinguished career promoting human rights and digital freedom both within and outside of government and is…

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14 Sep

STATE FACT SHEETS: House Republicans’ Funding Bills Would Have Devastating Impacts for Hard-Working Families Across America

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House Republicans’ bills would raise a host of costs for families, hurt students, seniors, and rural communities, slash support for law enforcement, and undermine our economy— while Congressional Republicans fight separately for multi-millionaires and big corporations to get massive tax cuts Earlier this year, the President and Congressional leaders reached a bipartisan budget agreement that averted a first-ever default and protected our historic economic progress. The President, House Democrats, Senate Democrats, and Senate Republicans all stand by this promise. Unfortunately, Speaker McCarthy and House Republicans are ignoring the bipartisan budget agreement they passed and instead advancing extreme, partisan appropriations bills…

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14 Sep

U.S. Department of State and Arizona State University Announce Partnership to Bolster Democratic Resilience in the Digital Age

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Today in Arizona, Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs (GPA) Bill Russo launched a new partnership between the Department of State’s European Digital Diplomacy Exchange (EDDE) program and Arizona State University (ASU). This initiative will create new coursework and engagement opportunities for ASU students to participate in meaningful work that fosters democratic resilience across Europe. This partnership will introduce a new class in spring of 2024, Democratic Resilience in the Digital Age, focusing on digital strategic communications and its impact on democracy. Students in this class will collaborate with Department of State leaders, academic experts, and representatives from foreign…

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12 Sep

Statement from President Joe Biden on Flooding in Libya

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Jill and I send our deepest condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones in the devastating floods in Libya.  In this difficult hour, the United States is sending emergency funds to relief organizations and coordinating with the Libyan authorities and the UN to provide additional support.  We join the Libyan people in grieving the loss of too many lives cut short, and send our hope to all those missing loved ones. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/09/12/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-flooding-in-libya/

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12 Sep

DHS Supports Interior Cities by Educating Qualified Noncitizens on Work Permit Eligibility

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DHS Supports Interior Cities by Educating Qualified Noncitizens on Work Permit Eligibility Release Date: September 6, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a first-of-its-kind national campaign for noncitizens who are work-eligible but who have yet to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Hundreds of thousands of email and text notifications have been sent by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, with additional notifications in Ukrainian and Russian planned in the coming days. These notifications are the start of a government-wide effort to integrate newly arrived noncitizens…

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12 Sep

On the Earthquake in Morocco

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On behalf of the people of the United States, I express my deep sadness at the loss of life and destruction caused by yesterday’s earthquake in Morocco and extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected.  The United States is ready to provide any necessary assistance as Morocco responds to this tragedy.  Our thoughts are with the Moroccan people, and we offer our unwavering support and solidarity to our Moroccan partners at this tragic time. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/on-the-earthquake-in-morocco/

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12 Sep

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to New York City

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to New York City to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 19-20.  In addition to addressing the General Assembly on September 19, President Biden will meet with world leaders to discuss cooperation in tackling threats to international peace and security, advancing global prosperity, and protecting human rights. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/09/12/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-president-bidens-travel-to-new-york-city/

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12 Sep

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitments from Eight Additional Artificial Intelligence Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI

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Builds on commitments from seven top AI companies secured by the Biden-Harris Administration in July Commitments are one immediate step and an important bridge to government action; Biden-Harris Administration is developing an Executive Order on AI to protect Americans’ rights and safety Since taking office, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration have acted decisively to manage the risks and harness the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). As the Administration moves urgently on regulatory action, it is working with leading AI companies to take steps now to advance responsible AI. In July, the Biden-Harris Administration secured voluntary…

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12 Sep

Second Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation

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Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the second virtual meeting of senior representatives from 45 Atlantic coastal countries on September 6, 2023, to discuss the draft Declaration on Atlantic Cooperation, which builds upon the Joint Statement issued last September on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The Declaration on Atlantic Cooperation and Action Plan are intended to launch a Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation later this month in New York. The Atlantic states that joined the meeting reflected a shared a commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, open, and cooperative Atlantic region that will remain a healthy and environmentally resilient…

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11 Sep

Russia’s Sham Elections in Ukraine’s Sovereign Territory

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The Russian Federation is in the process of conducting sham elections in occupied areas of Ukraine. These so-called elections are taking place nearly one year after the Kremlin staged sham referenda and purported to annex Ukraine’s Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk, and Luhansk oblasts, and over nine years after Russia purported to annex Ukraine’s Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. The Kremlin hopes these pre-determined, fabricated results will strengthen Russia’s illegitimate claims to the parts of Ukraine it occupies, but this is nothing more than a propaganda exercise. Russia’s actions demonstrate its blatant disregard for UN Charter principles like respect for state…

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