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Readout of White House Convening with Mothers Affected by Gun Violence
15 Apr

Readout of White House Convening with Mothers Affected by Gun Violence

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On March 25, the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) hosted a convening with mothers affected by gun violence, who are also leading victim service organizations and survivor support efforts in their communities. During the convening, panelists shared their personal stories related to gun violence, the work they are doing to help survivors and victims, challenges they have faced in securing resources, and what else is needed to help all those affected by the epidemic of gun violence. White House officials briefed attendees on resources that are available to victims following a shooting or other violent crime, and…
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Ugandan Court Decision on the Anti-Homosexuality Act
15 Apr

Ugandan Court Decision on the Anti-Homosexuality Act

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The United States continues to be deeply concerned by reports of human rights abuses in Uganda, including against the LGBTQI+ community. The announcement that some provisions of the Anti-Homosexuality Act have been removed by the Constitutional Court is a small and insufficient step towards safeguarding human rights. The remaining provisions of the AHA pose grave threats to the Ugandan people, especially LGBTQI+ Ugandans and their allies, undermine public health, clamp down on civic space, damage Uganda’s international reputation, and harm efforts to increase foreign investment. Uganda should respect the human dignity of all and provide equal protection to all individuals…
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Bilateral Meeting with People’s Republic of China State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Vienna, Austria
14 Apr

Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Bilateral Meeting with People’s Republic of China State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Vienna, Austria

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Bilateral Meeting with People’s Republic of China State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Vienna, Austria Release Date: February 18, 2024 VIENNA – On February 18, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Vienna, Austria to advance cooperation with the PRC in the fight against the scourge of fentanyl, its precursor chemicals, and associated equipment. This meeting builds upon the commitments made at the Woodside Summit between President Biden and President Xi last November, the January…
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Readout of White House Convening with Mothers Affected by Gun Violence
13 Apr

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Raleigh, NC

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Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Raleigh, North Carolina 2:00 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Okay.  A couple things at the top.  I know we’re going to have to go real quick here. So, you all heard from President earlier on the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.  This morning, the President conveyed senior members of his team for a briefing — convened, pardon me — senior members of his team for a briefing on the ongoing response. During his — this morning’s briefing, the President directed his team to ensure all federal resources be made available…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen At the Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding To Expand Collaboration on Countering Foreign Information Manipulation
13 Apr

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen At the Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding To Expand Collaboration on Countering Foreign Information Manipulation

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  And I first want to simply say to my friend and colleague, Elina, congratulations.  Congratulations on one year of Finland’s membership in our Alliance.  This has been an extraordinary year, but really made all the more extraordinary by the accession of Finland and now Sweden to NATO, an Alliance that is stronger, bigger, more united than it’s ever been.  Our own bilateral cooperation between Finland and the United States is at a historic high.  Finland has also been unwavering in its support for Ukraine.  We see that every single day. The memorandum of understanding…
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Readout of White House Convening with Mothers Affected by Gun Violence
11 Apr

Readout of White House Roundtable with Survivors on Guns and Domestic Violence

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Today, Assistant to the President and Director of the Gender Policy Council Jennifer Klein, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Stefanie Feldman, and Deputy Assistant to the President and Counsel to the Vice President Erica Songer met with survivors to hear first-hand accounts of the devastating impact of gun-related domestic violence. The group also discussed how the Biden-Harris Administration can continue its fight to ensure that all Americans, including those vulnerable to gender-based violence, are safe from gun violence. Gender-based violence and gun violence are deeply—and often fatally—interconnected, impacting millions of individuals, particularly…
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The United States of America and Finland Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Collaboration on Countering Foreign Information Manipulation
11 Apr

The United States of America and Finland Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Collaboration on Countering Foreign Information Manipulation

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Today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Finland on countering foreign state information manipulation. Foreign state information manipulation, which includes disinformation and propaganda, is a transnational security threat that can create or exploit divisions within and among countries, imperil election integrity, and undermine public trust in government. In recognition of the threat to all democratic societies, the United States and Finland will expand information sharing about foreign disinformation, share best practices for countering it, and align policies along…
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Readout of White House Convening with Mothers Affected by Gun Violence
09 Apr

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Campaign Reception | Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh Marriott City CenterRaleigh, North Carolina 5:10 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Roy Cooper, everyone. Roy Cooper. (Applause.) Thank you, Roy. Please, everybody, have a seat. It is so good to be back in North Carolina. Every time I come to North Carolina as Vice President, Roy meets me on the tarmac at Air Force Two. And — and as soon as I take the last step, he tells me what visit it is in terms of what number it is — keeping track. And I think now we’re at — what? — 11, I think — 11 trips to…
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Designating Financial Supporters of Iran’s Ministry of Defense  
09 Apr

Designating Financial Supporters of Iran’s Ministry of Defense  

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The United States is today designating one entity and identifying 13 associated vessels as blocked property, as well as updating one vessel name on the SDN List, for facilitating illicit trade in support of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) and Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). The United States will continue to take action against entities that transport cargoes or facilitate transactions in support of MODAFL and the AFGS, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or Iran’s foreign proxy and partner groups.  We remain committed to disrupting illicit funding streams financing Iran’s production of weapons that support Russia’s…
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Bilateral Meeting with People’s Republic of China State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Vienna, Austria
09 Apr

Joint Statement: United States, Guatemala, and Mexico Chart New Path for Hemispheric Migration Partnership at Trilateral Ministerial Meeting

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Joint Statement: United States, Guatemala, and Mexico Chart New Path for Hemispheric Migration Partnership at Trilateral Ministerial Meeting Release Date: February 28, 2024 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Mexico, and Guatemala on the occasion of a Trilateral Ministerial Meeting in Washington, D.C. Senior officials from the United States, Guatemala, and Mexico met today at the State Department for a trilateral ministerial meeting to enhance cooperation on hemispheric migration management and regional development. Led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and White House…
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