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MAY 12, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and EPA administrator Michael Regan on the administration’s response to fuel shortages due to the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline. The administration urged the public not to hoard gasoline and explained steps they are taking to get fuel to needed areas. The press secretary went onto speak about House Republicans ousting Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her leadership position and talks with congressional leaders on passing legislation.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and EPA administrator Michael Regan on the administration’s response to fuel shortages due to the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline. The administration urged the public not to hoard gasoline and explained steps they are taking to get fuel to needed areas. The press secretary went onto speak about House Republicans ousting Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her leadership position and talks with congressional leaders on passing legislation.
Cheney ouster points to rough time for Biden after midterm elections
May 13 - ...White House press secretary Jen Psaki said it was "disturbing" to see any political leader attacked for "speaking the truth." Last week, Biden admitted he did not "understand" House Republicans' calculation concerning Cheney.
"The president is no stranger to working with people who he disagrees with, or he has massive fundamental disagreements with," Psaki told reporters on Wednesday. "The facts are on our side, and more than 80 judges across the country threw out lawsuits attempting to overturn the outcome of the election." quoted from
May 13 - ...White House press secretary Jen Psaki said it was "disturbing" to see any political leader attacked for "speaking the truth." Last week, Biden admitted he did not "understand" House Republicans' calculation concerning Cheney.
"The president is no stranger to working with people who he disagrees with, or he has massive fundamental disagreements with," Psaki told reporters on Wednesday. "The facts are on our side, and more than 80 judges across the country threw out lawsuits attempting to overturn the outcome of the election." quoted from
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Restart of Colonial Pipeline and Continued Federal Government Efforts to Mitigate Impacts
MAY 13, 2021
Tonight’s announcement means there’s an end in sight for the supply disruptions that have affected States across the Southeast. As Colonial Pipeline works to safely and fully resume operations over the next few days, we will stay in close contact with the company and will continue to offer any assistance needed—as we have done since the outset of this shutdown on Friday.
As supplies return to normal, we will also continue our whole-of-government effort to mitigate any challenges, including the swift steps we’ve taken to boost gas supply in affected States through actions by the EPA, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies. Tonight, as part of that effort, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that he is issuing a temporary and targeted Jones Act waiver to an individual company. This waiver will enable the transport of additional gas and jet fuel between the Gulf Coast and East Coast ports to ease supply constraints.
President Biden and the White House will monitor the situation closely in the coming days, and continue to urge Americans to just purchase what they need, and not hoard fuel, as supply is restored. The President and his team also thank the Governors and State and local leaders throughout the affected region who have moved quickly to address problems in their communities, and will continue to partner closely with them to provide any additional assistance as needed.
Earlier tonight, President Biden signed an executive order to chart a new course to improve the nation’s cybersecurity. This incident demonstrates that Federal agencies and the private sector must work collaboratively to learn the lessons of this incident, strengthen cybersecurity practices, and deploy technologies that increase resilience against cyberattacks. source from
MAY 13, 2021
Tonight’s announcement means there’s an end in sight for the supply disruptions that have affected States across the Southeast. As Colonial Pipeline works to safely and fully resume operations over the next few days, we will stay in close contact with the company and will continue to offer any assistance needed—as we have done since the outset of this shutdown on Friday.
As supplies return to normal, we will also continue our whole-of-government effort to mitigate any challenges, including the swift steps we’ve taken to boost gas supply in affected States through actions by the EPA, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies. Tonight, as part of that effort, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that he is issuing a temporary and targeted Jones Act waiver to an individual company. This waiver will enable the transport of additional gas and jet fuel between the Gulf Coast and East Coast ports to ease supply constraints.
President Biden and the White House will monitor the situation closely in the coming days, and continue to urge Americans to just purchase what they need, and not hoard fuel, as supply is restored. The President and his team also thank the Governors and State and local leaders throughout the affected region who have moved quickly to address problems in their communities, and will continue to partner closely with them to provide any additional assistance as needed.
Earlier tonight, President Biden signed an executive order to chart a new course to improve the nation’s cybersecurity. This incident demonstrates that Federal agencies and the private sector must work collaboratively to learn the lessons of this incident, strengthen cybersecurity practices, and deploy technologies that increase resilience against cyberattacks. source from
A ball of fire engulfs a tower block in Gaza City early on Thursday morning as Israel presses forward with its campaign against Hamas. 'The campaign is still far from over,' a cabinet minister said after last night's meeting with Netanyahu. 'Whatever we don't do now, we will have to do in six months or a year from now.'
Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire plea after nine of their commanders were 'neutralised', as Israel prepares for possible Gaza ground invasion and warns: 'We will not stop'
May 13 - Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a peace offering from Hamas as Israel today pressed ahead with fierce bombardments on the Gaza Strip and readied plans for a possible ground invasion.
Barrages since Monday have levelled the Islamists' bases and slain nine top commanders including their intelligence chief, their lead missile designer and their terror boss in Gaza City.
Hamas offered a truce last night via the Russian foreign ministry, requesting ceasefire on a 'mutual basis' after they launched more than 1,000 rockets at densely populated towns and cities, killing seven Israeli civilians.
But Netanyahu has vowed his troops are committed to a long operation which will only 'increase in force' despite international outcry at the growing Palestinian death toll – 67 people have been killed, including more than a dozen children.
'The campaign is still far from over,' a cabinet minister said after last night's meeting with Netanyahu. 'Whatever we don't do now, we will have to do in six months or a year from now.'
He told Israeli news site Ynet: 'When we have hit all our targets and the other side has still not surrendered, we will launch a ground operation even though we do not seek it'... more
Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire plea after nine of their commanders were 'neutralised', as Israel prepares for possible Gaza ground invasion and warns: 'We will not stop'
May 13 - Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a peace offering from Hamas as Israel today pressed ahead with fierce bombardments on the Gaza Strip and readied plans for a possible ground invasion.
Barrages since Monday have levelled the Islamists' bases and slain nine top commanders including their intelligence chief, their lead missile designer and their terror boss in Gaza City.
Hamas offered a truce last night via the Russian foreign ministry, requesting ceasefire on a 'mutual basis' after they launched more than 1,000 rockets at densely populated towns and cities, killing seven Israeli civilians.
But Netanyahu has vowed his troops are committed to a long operation which will only 'increase in force' despite international outcry at the growing Palestinian death toll – 67 people have been killed, including more than a dozen children.
'The campaign is still far from over,' a cabinet minister said after last night's meeting with Netanyahu. 'Whatever we don't do now, we will have to do in six months or a year from now.'
He told Israeli news site Ynet: 'When we have hit all our targets and the other side has still not surrendered, we will launch a ground operation even though we do not seek it'... more
