Pier-building begins

Construction of the floating JLOTS pier in the Mediterranean is underway.

The pier will support USAID and humanitarian partners to receive and deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. @USTRANSCOM and @USEUCOM support the movement of…

Tonight, a bipartisan majority in the Senate joined the House to answer history’s call at this critical inflection point. Congress has passed my legislation to strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership: we stand…

NSC Chief of Staff Curtis Ried met today with LGBTQI+ activist Clare Byarugaba to discuss continued efforts to reverse Uganda’s discriminatory Anti-Homosexuality Act and promote human rights for all Ugandans.

At the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, President Biden personally highlighted the commitment of the U.S. to an IDB Invest capital increase, & we’re glad to have helped negotiate it, said Secretary Janet Yellen when she hosted the #AmericasPartnership finance ministers. home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…

Because Maduro & his representatives have not fully met the commitments made under the electoral roadmap agreement, Treasury Department's General License 44 authorizing transactions related to oil or gas sector operations in Venezuela expired at 12:01 AM on 4/18. state.gov/venezuela-sanc…

Yesterday, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer spoke with Guyana President #DrMohamedIrfaa1 to reiterate our support for Guyana’s sovereignty & his efforts as CARICOM: Caribbean Community chair to bolster Haitian-led efforts to restore security in Haiti. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Gravely concerned by reports of escalating conflict in El Fasher, Sudan – risking humanitarian catastrophe in an already dire situation.

All armed actors must respect international law, protect civilians, and recall ICC’s mandate to investigate Darfur war crimes.

The world is…

On this solemn day, we mark the anniversary of intolerable violence, egregious human rights abuses, and devastation of civilian life in Sudan. The United States continues to call on all parties to lay down their weapons - for the future of Sudan and for the Sudanese people.

I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad.

This morning, I spoke with my Israeli counterpart, National Security Advisor Hanegbi, to discuss events in the Middle East. During the call, I reiterated the United States’ ironclad commitment to the security of Israel.