America has never lived up to its founding promise of equality for all, but we’ve never stopped trying. Today, I’ll take action to advance racial equity and push us closer to that more perfect union we’ve always strived to be.
Women make up more than half the population. But for too long, they've been underrepresented when it comes to health research.
That changes with the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research.
The world is united in our support for Ukraine and our determination to make Putin pay a very heavy price.
America is leading this effort together with allies and partners—providing enormous levels of security and humanitarian assistance.
With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and the Build Back Better Agenda, fifty years from now, people will look back and say this was the moment when America decided to win the competition of the 21st century.
If you got the Pfizer vaccine in January, February, or March — and you are over 65, have a medical condition, or work in a frontline job — you can go get your booster.
They will be available in 80,000 locations, including at over 40,000 pharmacies nationwide.
On this feast day of la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, Jill and I join those who pray and pay devotion to the Patroness of the Cuban people and reaffirm our commitment to democracy on the island. May the love and compassion of “Cachita” fill hearts around the world.
It's not Democrats and Republicans who are dying from the virus. It's our fellow Americans. It's our neighbors, our friends, our mothers, our fathers, our sons, our daughters, husbands, wives.
We have to fight this together, as one people, as the United States.
My dad used to say, “all you want, as a middle-class person, is just to have a little bit of breathing room.”
We can deliver for the American people on an infrastructure deal that creates good-paying, union jobs. Jobs that give families breathing room. Let’s get it done.
My Administration is invoking the Defense Production Act for the third time in less than a week to help Cargill deliver the materials needed to maximize production of infant formula.
We’re using the full power of the federal government to ramp up production and increase supply.
In our first 200 days, we brought the economy roaring back, vaccinated 165 million Americans, put checks in the pockets of millions of people, and so much more. We’re building back better every day – and just getting started.
Over the last few months, we’ve seen the rising cost of our aging power grid firsthand. We can modernize it, make it greener, and create millions of jobs — all at the same time. Let’s do this.
Wages are rising faster than prices, incomes are higher than before the pandemic, and unemployment has remained below 4% for the longest stretch in 50 years.
We have more to do to lower costs for hardworking families, but we’re making real progress.
Last night’s operation is a testament to America’s reach and capability to take out terrorist threats — no matter where they try to hide in the world.
I am determined to protect the American people from terrorist threats, and I will take decisive action to protect this country.
We’re facing an economic crisis brought on by a public health crisis, and we need urgent action to combat both. My American Rescue Plan will dig us out of the depths of these crises and put our nation on a path to build back better.
On this Presidents’ Day, I promise you as your president, my whole soul is in the work ahead of us. And if we do it together, as one nation, we will not fail. America never has.
This morning, I met with my fellow G7 leaders for the first time as president. I made clear that America is back at the table — and I’m committed to working with them to control the pandemic and address the shared challenges we face.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the most important investment in public transit in American history and the most important investment in rail since the creation of Amtrak 50 years ago.
January 6, 2021 made it clear: there is a dagger at the throat of our democracy.
Tomorrow, I’m headed to Atlanta where I will discuss the road ahead in our fight for voting rights.
Wearing a mask is one of the most important things we can do to protect others and change the course of this pandemic. That’s why over the next few weeks, we’re delivering over 25 million masks to community health centers, food pantries, and soup kitchens across the country.
500,000 lives lost to COVID-19. It’s an unfathomable number, but each one represents a family that will never again be whole. To those who have lost loved ones: I know no words can numb the pain, but I hope you find some solace in knowing the nation grieves with you.
Millions of Americans, through no fault of their own, have lost the dignity and respect that comes with a job and a paycheck. My American Rescue Plan will extend unemployment insurance, ensuring folks can count on the checks continuing to be there in the middle of this crisis.
85% of American households will get direct checks from the American Rescue Plan.
For so many Americans, that means they can pay the rent. That means they can put food on the table.
Share below what the American Rescue Plan will do for you.
Today, guns remain the number one killer of children in America.
We’ve taken action, but not nearly enough.
It’s time to ban AR-15-style firearms and other assault weapons, and high-capacity magazines.
Congress must act.
Health care is a right — and I will do everything in my power to ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable care. Starting today, we’re opening a special enrollment period for health insurance. Head to to get covered.
I spoke today with President Xi to offer good wishes to the Chinese people for Lunar New Year. I also shared concerns about Beijing’s economic practices, human rights abuses, and coercion of Taiwan. I told him I will work with China when it benefits the American people.
Today, I am announcing another $800 million to further augment Ukraine’s ability to fight in the East.
This package will include heavy artillery weapons, dozens of howitzers, and 144,000 rounds of ammunition to go with them. It also includes more tactical drones.
My approach has brought down COVID deaths by 90%.
It’s opened schools and businesses that were shuttered.
And it’s created the greatest jobs recovery in American history. 8.7 million new jobs in just 16 months – an all-time record.
As Treasury Secretary
@JanetYellen
said during today’s meeting, the price of doing nothing when it comes to economic relief is too high. Congress must act quickly and pass the American Rescue Plan to deliver relief and help dig us out of this crisis.
The United States currently ranks 13th in the world in infrastructure. It’s unacceptable — and makes clear the urgent need for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.
We can’t wait. Send it to my desk.
I see enormous pain in this country. A lot of folks are out of work. A lot of folks are going hungry, staring at the ceiling at night wondering, “What am I going to do tomorrow?” That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver much-needed relief.
Today, I announced that the United States will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russia’s aggression.
We’re focused on reuniting families and providing refuge to those in harm’s way.
Before I took office, I set a big goal of administering 100 million shots in the first 100 days. With the progress we’re making I believe we’ll not only reach that, we’ll break it.
The federal government has sent generators, blankets, water, and other critical supplies to Texas, but local organizations on the ground need help. Here’s how you can pitch in.
One of the most serious constitutional responsibilities a president has is nominating someone to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of our nation’s top legal minds who will continue Justice Breyer’s legacy of excellence.
Time and time again, during the more than four decades of our friendship – through rigors of campaigns, through the darkness of deep and profound loss – we always felt the hope, warmth, and optimism of Rosalynn Carter.
She will always be in our hearts.
Tonight, I called Governor Greg Abbott to discuss the ongoing situation in Texas and identify ways we can support the state’s recovery from this storm. I made clear to the Governor that I’ll work relentlessly to get his state what they need.
Right now, if you manufacture a product that gets purchased by the federal government, the Buy American Act says that “substantially all” of that product should be made in the U.S.
But because of loopholes over time, “substantially all” means 55%.
We’re increasing it to 75%.
Congress needs to pass supplemental funding for Ukraine before they break for the Holiday recess.
Failing to do that risks giving Putin the greatest gift he could ever hope for and abandoning our global leadership.
This cannot wait.
Today's jobs numbers are an encouraging sign that we are transitioning to stable, steady growth. And more Americans are working than ever before.
There's more to do to grow our economy from the bottom up and middle out, but we're making progress.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a historic, once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure. It will create good-paying, union jobs repairing our roads and bridges, replacing lead pipes, and building energy transmission lines.
We can’t afford not to do it.
Our 5-step plan to fight COVID-19 this winter:
1. Expanding the nationwide booster campaign
2. Launching new family vaccination clinics
3. Making at-home tests available
4. Increasing surge response teams
5. Accelerating our efforts to vaccinate the rest of the world
Communities across the country are struggling because of COVID-19 — but help is here. The American Rescue Plan provides funding to ramp up vaccinations, safely reopen schools, lift up small businesses, and move forward.
Yesterday, I visited Walter Reed for the first time as president to thank our frontline workers and members of our armed forces. Selfless, humble, and dedicated to service — these folks truly represent the best of America.
The families of our fallen men and women in uniform understand the true and painful price of freedom — coping with loss and unspeakable grief. Today, on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we recognize their enduring pain and honor their resilience.
This afternoon, I met with members of the 82nd Airborne Division on the ground in Poland. These folks are serving alongside our Polish Allies to bolster NATO’s frontline defenses. They’re doing incredible work and I’m grateful for their service.
Folks, I couldn’t be more proud of this Cabinet. We’re delivering on our promises – and showing that there is nothing America is unable to do when we do it together.
Before I took office, I promised help was on the way. Just three months in, I’m proud to say help is here. We’ve delivered over 150 million relief checks, administered over 200 million shots, and are working hard to build back better every day.
America is the only nation in the world that can be defined by one word:
Possibilities.
Science and technology allow us to unlock our potential as a nation and meet the challenges of our time with urgency and purpose.
A brother, a son, a father was taken from the Floyd family – with George's murder, they lost a piece of their soul.
We will never forget what happened that day.
We will never forget George Floyd's name.
We will never stop taking action in his honor.
Officer Brian Sicknick was a hero who died in the line of duty defending our democracy and the citadel of liberty itself. To his family and loved ones, I know no words can dull the pain of this moment, but know Jill and I and the entire nation join you in mourning his loss.
Today I spoke with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China as part of our efforts to deepen lines of communication, responsibly manage our differences, and address issues of mutual interest.
Tonight, Congress voted to keep the government open, preventing an unnecessary crisis that would have inflicted needless pain on millions of hardworking Americans.
This is good news, but I want to be clear: we should never have been in this position in the first place.
We've made real progress getting breathing room to families.
But I know prices are still too high for so many.
That’s why I’m fighting every day and calling on corporations to lower costs for families, even as Republicans in Congress focus on lowering taxes for the wealthy.
Ten years ago today, I stood by President Obama as we carried out one of our proudest accomplishments. On this 10th DACA Anniversary, we celebrate the transformational impact it’s had on hundreds of thousands of young people.
It's time for Congress to make this permanent now.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $7.5B for states to start building a national network of electric vehicle chargers. Using American parts, these chargers will be installed up and down our highways and the benefits will ripple thousands of miles in every direction.