It’s Tuesday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 08/06/2024:
| 11:00 AM Pool Call Time | In-Town Pool Call Time In-Town Pool |
| 1:30 PM Press Briefing | Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre James S. Brady Press Briefing Room |
| 2:15 PM Official Schedule | The President receives the President’s Daily Brief Closed Press |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre:
Student Debt Tweet
From Monday…
In three years, my Administration canceled student debt for nearly 5 million borrowers through various actions, made the largest increases to the Pell Grant in a decade, and fixed Income-Driven Repayment so borrowers get the relief they are entitled to.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 5, 2024
I'm not done yet.
Situation Room Tweets
From Monday…
Earlier, @VP and I were briefed in the Situation Room on developments in the Middle East.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 5, 2024
We received updates on threats posed by Iran and its proxies, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, and preparations to support Israel should it be attacked again.
We also… pic.twitter.com/kbRcVkW3ex
Show more =’s We also discussed the steps we are taking to defend our forces and respond to any attack against our personnel in a manner and place of our choosing.
Today, I connected with King Abdullah II of Jordan on our efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, including through an immediate ceasefire and hostage release deal.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 5, 2024
The United States is proud to be Jordan’s partner in promoting peace and stability.
Readout of President Biden’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
President Biden spoke today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. The leaders discussed their efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, including through an immediate ceasefire and hostage release deal. The President thanked His Majesty for his friendship, and affirmed unwavering U.S. support for Jordan as a partner and ally in promoting regional peace and security. The President offered his congratulations to King Abdullah and to Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa on the birth of a baby girl, Iman, over the weekend.
Readout of President Biden’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. 08/05/2024.
Voting Rights Act Tweet
From Tuesday…
The Voting Rights Act, championed by President Johnson, helped our nation find its way forward.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 6, 2024
It made America more fair, just, and consistent with our founding principles.
Nearly 60 years since its passage, we honor that legacy. And remember that our work isn't done. pic.twitter.com/dUkB2r7OIU
The video clip is 34 seconds long.
Bonus Tweet from @Joe Biden
The first major decision a party nominee makes is their choice for Vice President. And Kamala Harris has made a great decision in choosing Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 6, 2024
I've known Tim Walz for nearly two decades, first during his time in Congress and as Governor. A…
Show more =’s I’ve known Tim Walz for nearly two decades, first during his time in Congress and as Governor. A husband and father, he’s been a school teacher and a high school football coach. He served for 24 years in the Army National Guard and became the highest ranking enlisted soldier to ever serve in Congress. As Governor, he’s been a strong, principled, and effective leader. The Harris-Walz ticket will be a powerful voice for working people and America’s great middle class. They will be the strongest defenders of our personal freedoms and our democracy. And they will ensure that America continues to lead the world and play its role as the indispensable nation. It’s time for all Democrats—and indeed all Americans—committed to freedom, democracy, and American leadership in the world to rally behind the Harris-Walz ticket. Every generation of Americans faces a moment where they are asked to defend American democracy. That moment is now.
From the White House…
08/05/2024:
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- Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on the PRC’s Announcement of Fentanyl Scheduling Actions
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