Plains, GA…From the Carter Center…”We’re pleased to share this wonderful photo from the @POTUS and @FLOTUS visit to see the Carters in Plains, Ga., last week. Thank you President and Mrs. Biden!” (Credit: Adam Schultz, White House Photographer)
Washington, DC…The United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and hold governmental officials accountable. The United States advocates for press […]
Panama City, FL…Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, completing NASA’s first commercial crew, long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. The return comes nearly six months after the crew members arrived at the microgravity laboratory and also marks the longest-duration mission of a crewed American spacecraft to date. NASA astronauts […]
Washington, DC…Each year on this day, we remember the lives of all those who died in the Ottoman-era Armenian genocide and recommit ourselves to preventing such an atrocity from ever again occurring. Beginning on April 24, 1915, with the arrest of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople by Ottoman authorities, one and a half […]
Washington, DC….Thank you, Madam Vice President. Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit. I thank you. You know, your leadership on this issue is a statement to the people of your nation and to the people of every nation, especially our […]
Minneapolis, MN….Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale (January 5, 1928 – April 19, 2021. The following is a statement from his family. “It is with profound sadness that we share news that our beloved dad passed away today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As proud as we were of him leading the presidential ticket for Democrats in 1984, we […]
Washington, DC…Well, good afternoon. The Prime Minister has brought the sun out, so he can do about anything. Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for being here. It’s been my pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Suga to the White House. This is our first in-person meeting here — the first head of state that I’ve asked […]
London, UK…This afternoon, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral took place at Windsor Castle. In line with government guidelines, the event was scaled back and it was a very personal family occasion which recognised His Royal Highness’s military associations and included some unique personal touches, which had been specially requested by The Duke. Watch the ceremony […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against the U.S. Capitol Police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Ashli Babbitt, the Office announced today. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia’s Public […]
Phoenix, AZ…In the early twentieth century, known as the “progressive era,” the United States embarked on a spree of regulatory projects. One such project was airline regulation, which led to the creation of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). The CAB controlled entry into the market, air routes, and air fares. Fortunately, realizing the harmful consequences of […]
