Texas: Greg Abbott’s Border Measures Are Extreme, Dehumanizing, Says White House Press Secretary

Texas: Greg Abbott’s Border Measures Are Extreme, Dehumanizing, Says White House Press Secretary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's newly-signed law that allows law enforcement to arrest people suspected of being illegal migrants near the Texas border might get legally challenged.
Joe Biden Honors 2023 Stanley Cup Champion Las Vegas Golden Knights at White House

Joe Biden Honors 2023 Stanley Cup Champion Las Vegas Golden Knights at White House

President Joe Biden hosted the defending 2023 Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, at the White House on Monday to celebrate their championship victory.
White House: Karine Jean-Pierre Slams 'Ridiculous' Baby Claim on Joe Biden

White House: Karine Jean-Pierre Slams 'Ridiculous' Baby Claim on Joe Biden

A new rumor is going around the White House claiming that staff are treating President Joe Biden like a baby. However, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is having none of it
Will Joe Biden Pardon Hunter Biden if Convicted? White House Says 'No'

Will Joe Biden Pardon Hunter Biden if Convicted? White House Says 'No'

President Joe Biden is not pulling a Donald Trump and pardoning those close to him, even if it is his son, Hunter Biden. This was confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
US Vice President Kamala Harris

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Convening on Transportation Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

This week, Vice President Kamala Harris convened disability rights leaders to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to building a nation where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunities, independence, and respect they deserve, including through efforts to increase transportation accessibility.

Readout of White House Meeting on Increasing Access and Affordability of FDA-Approved Overdose Reversal Medications

Several White House officials hosted a convening with U.S. drug manufacturers who currently have FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal medication products.

Readout of the White House State Legislative Convening on Reproductive Rights

On June 14 and 15, 2023, the White House convened more than 80 state legislators from 41 states who are on the frontlines of the fight for reproductive rights.
350.org

Climate Activists from Coast to Coast Demand Biden End The Fossil Feul Era

Week of action begins on the White House steps and calls for Biden to use executive powers.
350.org

350.org Responds to U.S. Congress’ Egregious Debt Ceiling Bill “Compromise”

Following negotiations to avoid reaching the debt "ceiling" of federal spending, US leaders proposed a debt ceiling bill that majorly limits environmental protections and social programs while fast-tracking the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).
President Joe Biden

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration.
US Default Deadline Adjusted; White House Stays Optimistic

US Default Deadline Adjusted; White House Stays Optimistic

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has updated the country's debt default deadline to June 5.
President Joe Biden

Joe Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Joe Biden has announced the designation of a presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of his excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The White House

Readout of White House Meeting with Civil Rights Leaders and Health Insurance Providers on Medicaid and CHIP

Last week, White House Director of the Office of Public Engagement and Senior Advisor to the President Steve Benjamin, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and Deputy Assistant to the President for Health and Veterans Affairs Christen Linke Young convened a meeting with civil rights leaders and health insurance providers to discuss the Biden-Harris administration's ongoing efforts to lower health care costs and protect access to affordable health care for all Americans.
President Joe Biden

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces 13 New Actions to Reduce Gun Violence by Maximizing the Benefits of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Today, President Joe Biden published an op-ed announcing new actions the Biden-Harris Administration is taking to implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) and maximize the benefits of the law, reducing gun violence and saving lives.

White House Convenes State, Local Leaders for a Forum on Mental Health and Well Being During Mental Health Awareness Month

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, White House officials have convened state and local government representatives for a forum on mental health and well being.

Readout of White House Listening Session on Islamophobia

Yesterday, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, White House Domestic Policy Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor Joshua Geltzer, U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain, and Office of Public Engagement Director Stephen Benjamin hosted a listening session with Muslim community leaders to discuss efforts to counter Islamophobia, which is hate, discrimination, or bias directed at people who are or are perceived to be Muslim.
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