
It’s Wednesday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 10/30/2024:
10:00 AM The White House Closed Press The President receives the President’s Daily Brief |
10:15 AM Oval Office Closed Press The President holds a meeting on the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to support Hispanic-Serving Institutions |
11:30 AM Oval Office In-House Pool Spray The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus |
1:30 PM James S. Brady Press Briefing Room Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre |
6:00 PM South Portico Open Press The President and The First Lady host local area students, military-connected children, and neighborhood families for trick-or-treating |
From the White House…
10/29/2024:
On October 30, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will host President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus for a bilateral meeting at the White House. Building on the successful inaugural U.S.-Republic of Cyprus Strategic Dialogue, launched on October 23, the leaders will discuss a range of global issues, including energy security and cooperation, events in the Middle East, and continued robust support to Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. Acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the island’s division, President Biden will reiterate U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality for all Cypriots.
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus. 10/29/2024.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre @1:30 PM D.C., time:
“Investing in America” Tweets
From Tuesday…
Tune in as I deliver remarks on how my Investing in America agenda is rebuilding our infrastructure, creating good paying union jobs, and tackling the climate crisis. https://t.co/qZE7gUC6Nk
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 29, 2024
Remarks haven’t been posted; the YouTube is 55 minutes and 42 seconds long.
Today, I’m proud to announce my Administration is delivering $3 billion in funding from my Inflation Reduction Act to help clean up and modernize ports in 27 states and territories.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 29, 2024
It's not enough to just rebuild America.
We have to build back better and stronger than… pic.twitter.com/k5UQB785XF
Show more =’s We have to build back better and stronger than before.
Last spring – shortly after a massive container ship crashed into the Key Bridge in the dead of night – I vowed to Baltimore and to America that my Administration would do everything possible to re-open this port.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 29, 2024
And folks, in under 80 days, the Port of Baltimore was back in… pic.twitter.com/0qsexK1YZT
Show more =’s And folks, in under 80 days, the Port of Baltimore was back in business.
From Wednesday…
Some thought the shipping channel at the Port of Baltimore would be blocked for 6 months – but our Coast Guard, Navy, and Army Corps of Engineers cleared it in 78 days.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 30, 2024
That's America.
Now, 8,000 port workers are back on the job. And 100,000 tons of cargo pass through it daily. pic.twitter.com/A3f9VWVpxB
From the White House…
10/29/2024:
Had a Call Tweet
From Tuesday…
Earlier, I spoke with President Tinubu of Nigeria to express my condolences on the floods impacting his country and my appreciation for his leadership in securing the humanitarian release of Tigran Gambaryan.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 29, 2024
We also spoke about the value of our partnership. pic.twitter.com/tsLGG0QLnf
From the White House…
10/29/2024:
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria. President Biden offered his condolences on the recent flooding that has impacted northeastern Nigeria and underscored his appreciation for President Tinubu’s leadership in securing the release on humanitarian grounds of American citizen and former U.S. law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan last week. The two leaders also spoke about the value of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership in addressing global challenges and advancing security and prosperity across multiple sectors. In particular, President Biden expressed appreciation for cooperation on law enforcement, including through the recently announced Bilateral Liaison Group on Illicit Finance and Cryptocurrencies, for collaboration on new and innovative technologies, and on shared interests in reforming international organizations to reflect African voices.
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria. 10/29/2024.
Legacy Tweet
From Wednesday…
Unemployment hasn’t been this low for this long in over 50 years.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 30, 2024
BLS.gov chart:

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