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Bidens will meet with DeSantis, then sit with grieving families of Florida condo crisis
Jun. 2 - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are traveling to Florida on Thursday as search and rescue operations continue in the aftermath of a deadly seafront condominium collapse in Surfside.
The White House was hesitant to release details of the president's agenda ahead of the trip, but according to Biden's public schedule distributed to reporters late Wednesday evening, he will start once he lands in South Florida with a briefing from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and other local officials on the current state of play... more
Jun. 2 - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are traveling to Florida on Thursday as search and rescue operations continue in the aftermath of a deadly seafront condominium collapse in Surfside.
The White House was hesitant to release details of the president's agenda ahead of the trip, but according to Biden's public schedule distributed to reporters late Wednesday evening, he will start once he lands in South Florida with a briefing from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and other local officials on the current state of play... more
July 1, 2021
President Biden Receives Briefing on Florida Condo Collapse
President Biden received an update from Florida officials on the deadly condo collapse in Surfside. He pledged to provide whatever federal resources are needed as the search continues for victims. As of the president’s visit, more than 15 people were dead and more than 100 still unaccounted for.
President Biden Receives Briefing on Florida Condo Collapse
President Biden received an update from Florida officials on the deadly condo collapse in Surfside. He pledged to provide whatever federal resources are needed as the search continues for victims. As of the president’s visit, more than 15 people were dead and more than 100 still unaccounted for.
Remarks by President Biden on the Surfside Condo Collapse
July 01, 2021 • Speeches and RemarksSt. Regis Hotel
Surfside, Florida
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Let me begin by saying that the degree of cooperation between local, state, and federal officials down here has been remarkable.
I want to thank our FEMA Director for leading this national effort. But Governor DeSantis, Senators Rubio and Scott, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Mayor Cava –- Cava — they’ve been — they’ve all cooperated in ways that I haven’t seen in a long time. And it’s really a testament to — to what’s — how difficult things are down here. And it’s what, quite frankly, we miss a lot. You know, we all — we’ve all been working in tandem from the moment we got the news of the collapse of the building.
And I think my colleagues will tell you we cut through the bureaucracy. The one — the one order I gave federal folks was, “No bureaucracy. Just cut through it. Get to whatever they need.”
That’s why we’ve decided to cover, for example, 100 percent of the search-and-rescue costs for the first 30 days. Not done often but necessary here, in my view.
And FEMA is going to provide temporary housing and other urgent needs for the survivors... more
July 01, 2021 • Speeches and RemarksSt. Regis Hotel
Surfside, Florida
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Let me begin by saying that the degree of cooperation between local, state, and federal officials down here has been remarkable.
I want to thank our FEMA Director for leading this national effort. But Governor DeSantis, Senators Rubio and Scott, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Mayor Cava –- Cava — they’ve been — they’ve all cooperated in ways that I haven’t seen in a long time. And it’s really a testament to — to what’s — how difficult things are down here. And it’s what, quite frankly, we miss a lot. You know, we all — we’ve all been working in tandem from the moment we got the news of the collapse of the building.
And I think my colleagues will tell you we cut through the bureaucracy. The one — the one order I gave federal folks was, “No bureaucracy. Just cut through it. Get to whatever they need.”
That’s why we’ve decided to cover, for example, 100 percent of the search-and-rescue costs for the first 30 days. Not done often but necessary here, in my view.
And FEMA is going to provide temporary housing and other urgent needs for the survivors... more
July 1, 2021
Biden Delivers Remarks in Florida on Condo Collapse
President Biden addressed the deadly condo collapse in Surfside, Florida after visiting with families of the victims and first responders. He commented about the level of cooperation in responding to the emergency and said the federal government would cover the search and rescue costs for the first 30 days. He also spoke about meeting with families whose loved ones were lost or missing assuring them, “We’re here for you as one nation.” When questioned about the Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona voting rights he said it was, “somewhat astounding” and stated it was, “Critical that we make a distinction between voter suppression and suspension.”
Biden Delivers Remarks in Florida on Condo Collapse
President Biden addressed the deadly condo collapse in Surfside, Florida after visiting with families of the victims and first responders. He commented about the level of cooperation in responding to the emergency and said the federal government would cover the search and rescue costs for the first 30 days. He also spoke about meeting with families whose loved ones were lost or missing assuring them, “We’re here for you as one nation.” When questioned about the Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona voting rights he said it was, “somewhat astounding” and stated it was, “Critical that we make a distinction between voter suppression and suspension.”
Remarks by President Biden Before a Command Briefing from Incident Commander Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Governor Ron DeSantis, Local Leaders, and First Responders
July 01, 2021 • Speeches and Remarks
St. Regis Hotel
Miami, Florida
THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) — and I’ve got to say that, you know, having been to, unfortunately, a lot of — like many of us have — a lot of disaster sites because of natural disasters, it’s — what you’re doing, in coordination among you all, has been just admirable. It really is impressive.
And so I just want to say thanks and listen and find out what I can do as President and what I can unleash, in terms of help, for whatever you need.
The governor and the mayor have been completely open with me, asked whatever they — whatever they’ve asked, I think we’ve been able to deliver. And I think there’s more that we can do, including — I think I have the power — and we’ll know shortly — to be able to pick up 100 percent of the cost for the county and the state for 30 days.
MAYOR LEVINE CAVA: Oh, my goodness, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: I think I’m quite sure I can do that. And so we’re going to do that.
And there’s going to be a lot — you all know it because a lot of you have been through it as well — there’s going to be a lot of pain and anxiety and suffering and even a need for psychological help in the days and months that follow.
And so, we’re not going anywhere.
MAYOR LEVINE CAVA: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: No, for real. But, again, I just want to, you know, start the day, if I could, getting as thorough briefing as you’re able to give me, and tell me what you need. And that goes for both the senators and the congresswoman and anyone in Florida, just to pick up the phone to the Oval. For real. I’m not joking about it.
And I think the Gov will tell you — anything you ask for, we got. And we have another group of teams coming from FEMA today. How many people will it be?... more
July 01, 2021 • Speeches and Remarks
St. Regis Hotel
Miami, Florida
THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) — and I’ve got to say that, you know, having been to, unfortunately, a lot of — like many of us have — a lot of disaster sites because of natural disasters, it’s — what you’re doing, in coordination among you all, has been just admirable. It really is impressive.
And so I just want to say thanks and listen and find out what I can do as President and what I can unleash, in terms of help, for whatever you need.
The governor and the mayor have been completely open with me, asked whatever they — whatever they’ve asked, I think we’ve been able to deliver. And I think there’s more that we can do, including — I think I have the power — and we’ll know shortly — to be able to pick up 100 percent of the cost for the county and the state for 30 days.
MAYOR LEVINE CAVA: Oh, my goodness, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: I think I’m quite sure I can do that. And so we’re going to do that.
And there’s going to be a lot — you all know it because a lot of you have been through it as well — there’s going to be a lot of pain and anxiety and suffering and even a need for psychological help in the days and months that follow.
And so, we’re not going anywhere.
MAYOR LEVINE CAVA: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: No, for real. But, again, I just want to, you know, start the day, if I could, getting as thorough briefing as you’re able to give me, and tell me what you need. And that goes for both the senators and the congresswoman and anyone in Florida, just to pick up the phone to the Oval. For real. I’m not joking about it.
And I think the Gov will tell you — anything you ask for, we got. And we have another group of teams coming from FEMA today. How many people will it be?... more
Blinken Meets Top Tajik, Uzbek Diplomats, With Afghanistan In Sharp Focus
Jul. 2 - Even as U.S. troops leave Afghanistan, the United States has vowed to continue to provide support to the Afghan government and security forces, including the option of launching air strikes against the Taliban using warplanes from outside the country.
When President Joe Biden earlier this year announced U.S. forces would exit Afghanistan by September, he said the United States would “not take our eye off the terrorist threat in Afghanistan.”
“The United States will reorganize our counterterrorism capabilities and assets in the region to prevent the reemergence of a terrorist threat in Afghanistan,” he said.
In recent weeks, media reports, including from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, have suggested U.S. officials are looking to reposition some forces in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in order to keep track of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, given the two countries’ proximity to Afghanistan.
Potential options, according to U.S. officials, include putting troops, drones, bombers, and intelligence assets at bases or facilities in the two Central Asian countries... quoted from
Jul. 2 - Even as U.S. troops leave Afghanistan, the United States has vowed to continue to provide support to the Afghan government and security forces, including the option of launching air strikes against the Taliban using warplanes from outside the country.
When President Joe Biden earlier this year announced U.S. forces would exit Afghanistan by September, he said the United States would “not take our eye off the terrorist threat in Afghanistan.”
“The United States will reorganize our counterterrorism capabilities and assets in the region to prevent the reemergence of a terrorist threat in Afghanistan,” he said.
In recent weeks, media reports, including from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, have suggested U.S. officials are looking to reposition some forces in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in order to keep track of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, given the two countries’ proximity to Afghanistan.
Potential options, according to U.S. officials, include putting troops, drones, bombers, and intelligence assets at bases or facilities in the two Central Asian countries... quoted from
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Kamilov
July 1, 2021
As stated by Spokesperson Ned Price:
Today in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. The Secretary expressed the United States’ desire to deepen its strategic partnership with Uzbekistan, noting that the two countries celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations this year. The Secretary offered support for Uzbekistan’s continuing reforms, including strengthening human rights and democracy. The Secretary commended Uzbekistan’s initiatives to improve relations within Central Asia, noting the two countries’ active cooperation through the C5+1 regional diplomatic platform. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Uzbekistan’s continued support for a just and durable peace settlement in Afghanistan. He also welcomed Uzbekistan’s focus on regional connectivity, including closer political and economic cooperation with Afghanistan in ways that would support prosperity and growth across Central and South Asia. source from
July 1, 2021
As stated by Spokesperson Ned Price:
Today in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. The Secretary expressed the United States’ desire to deepen its strategic partnership with Uzbekistan, noting that the two countries celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations this year. The Secretary offered support for Uzbekistan’s continuing reforms, including strengthening human rights and democracy. The Secretary commended Uzbekistan’s initiatives to improve relations within Central Asia, noting the two countries’ active cooperation through the C5+1 regional diplomatic platform. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Uzbekistan’s continued support for a just and durable peace settlement in Afghanistan. He also welcomed Uzbekistan’s focus on regional connectivity, including closer political and economic cooperation with Afghanistan in ways that would support prosperity and growth across Central and South Asia. source from
'12 kids?' When Biden kneeled before Rivlin's haredi aide
President Biden expresses his respect for Israeli president's haredi chief of staff after learning she has 12 children.
Jul 2 - President Joe Biden made an unusual gesture of respect for the chief of staff of his Israeli counterpart earlier this week.
President Reuven Rivlin and his chief of staff and bureau chief Rivka Ravitz met with President Biden in the Oval Office Monday, during President Rivlin’s final trip to the US while in office.
While speaking with Rivlin and Ravitz, Biden learned that Ravitz has twelve children, prompting him to kneel down before her.
“I have a picture of my mother here,” Biden said during the meeting, “You must see who she was.”
After the meeting, Rivlin told reporters he believes Biden is a ‘friend of Israel’ and that he is working to ensure Israel’s safety.
Biden also met with President Rivlin’s daughter, telling reporters he spoke with the Rivlins about their family.
“I’m so delighted his daughter is here. She’s in the back right there. And I got to — I got to meet her and talk about our kids and grandkids and all the like.” source from
President Biden expresses his respect for Israeli president's haredi chief of staff after learning she has 12 children.
Jul 2 - President Joe Biden made an unusual gesture of respect for the chief of staff of his Israeli counterpart earlier this week.
President Reuven Rivlin and his chief of staff and bureau chief Rivka Ravitz met with President Biden in the Oval Office Monday, during President Rivlin’s final trip to the US while in office.
While speaking with Rivlin and Ravitz, Biden learned that Ravitz has twelve children, prompting him to kneel down before her.
“I have a picture of my mother here,” Biden said during the meeting, “You must see who she was.”
After the meeting, Rivlin told reporters he believes Biden is a ‘friend of Israel’ and that he is working to ensure Israel’s safety.
Biden also met with President Rivlin’s daughter, telling reporters he spoke with the Rivlins about their family.
“I’m so delighted his daughter is here. She’s in the back right there. And I got to — I got to meet her and talk about our kids and grandkids and all the like.” source from
Blinken Meets Top Tajik, Uzbek Diplomats, With Afghanistan In Sharp Focus
Jul. 2 - Even as U.S. troops leave Afghanistan, the United States has vowed to continue to provide support to the Afghan government and security forces, including the option of launching air strikes against the Taliban using warplanes from outside the country.
When President Joe Biden earlier this year announced U.S. forces would exit Afghanistan by September, he said the United States would “not take our eye off the terrorist threat in Afghanistan.”
“The United States will reorganize our counterterrorism capabilities and assets in the region to prevent the reemergence of a terrorist threat in Afghanistan,” he said.
In recent weeks, media reports, including from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, have suggested U.S. officials are looking to reposition some forces in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in order to keep track of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, given the two countries’ proximity to Afghanistan.
Potential options, according to U.S. officials, include putting troops, drones, bombers, and intelligence assets at bases or facilities in the two Central Asian countries... quoted from
Jul. 2 - Even as U.S. troops leave Afghanistan, the United States has vowed to continue to provide support to the Afghan government and security forces, including the option of launching air strikes against the Taliban using warplanes from outside the country.
When President Joe Biden earlier this year announced U.S. forces would exit Afghanistan by September, he said the United States would “not take our eye off the terrorist threat in Afghanistan.”
“The United States will reorganize our counterterrorism capabilities and assets in the region to prevent the reemergence of a terrorist threat in Afghanistan,” he said.
In recent weeks, media reports, including from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, have suggested U.S. officials are looking to reposition some forces in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in order to keep track of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, given the two countries’ proximity to Afghanistan.
Potential options, according to U.S. officials, include putting troops, drones, bombers, and intelligence assets at bases or facilities in the two Central Asian countries... quoted from
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Kamilov
July 1, 2021
As stated by Spokesperson Ned Price:
Today in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. The Secretary expressed the United States’ desire to deepen its strategic partnership with Uzbekistan, noting that the two countries celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations this year. The Secretary offered support for Uzbekistan’s continuing reforms, including strengthening human rights and democracy. The Secretary commended Uzbekistan’s initiatives to improve relations within Central Asia, noting the two countries’ active cooperation through the C5+1 regional diplomatic platform. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Uzbekistan’s continued support for a just and durable peace settlement in Afghanistan. He also welcomed Uzbekistan’s focus on regional connectivity, including closer political and economic cooperation with Afghanistan in ways that would support prosperity and growth across Central and South Asia. source from
July 1, 2021
As stated by Spokesperson Ned Price:
Today in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. The Secretary expressed the United States’ desire to deepen its strategic partnership with Uzbekistan, noting that the two countries celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations this year. The Secretary offered support for Uzbekistan’s continuing reforms, including strengthening human rights and democracy. The Secretary commended Uzbekistan’s initiatives to improve relations within Central Asia, noting the two countries’ active cooperation through the C5+1 regional diplomatic platform. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Uzbekistan’s continued support for a just and durable peace settlement in Afghanistan. He also welcomed Uzbekistan’s focus on regional connectivity, including closer political and economic cooperation with Afghanistan in ways that would support prosperity and growth across Central and South Asia. source from
'12 kids?' When Biden kneeled before Rivlin's haredi aide
President Biden expresses his respect for Israeli president's haredi chief of staff after learning she has 12 children.
Jul 2 - President Joe Biden made an unusual gesture of respect for the chief of staff of his Israeli counterpart earlier this week.
President Reuven Rivlin and his chief of staff and bureau chief Rivka Ravitz met with President Biden in the Oval Office Monday, during President Rivlin’s final trip to the US while in office.
While speaking with Rivlin and Ravitz, Biden learned that Ravitz has twelve children, prompting him to kneel down before her.
“I have a picture of my mother here,” Biden said during the meeting, “You must see who she was.”
After the meeting, Rivlin told reporters he believes Biden is a ‘friend of Israel’ and that he is working to ensure Israel’s safety.
Biden also met with President Rivlin’s daughter, telling reporters he spoke with the Rivlins about their family.
“I’m so delighted his daughter is here. She’s in the back right there. And I got to — I got to meet her and talk about our kids and grandkids and all the like.” source from
President Biden expresses his respect for Israeli president's haredi chief of staff after learning she has 12 children.
Jul 2 - President Joe Biden made an unusual gesture of respect for the chief of staff of his Israeli counterpart earlier this week.
President Reuven Rivlin and his chief of staff and bureau chief Rivka Ravitz met with President Biden in the Oval Office Monday, during President Rivlin’s final trip to the US while in office.
While speaking with Rivlin and Ravitz, Biden learned that Ravitz has twelve children, prompting him to kneel down before her.
“I have a picture of my mother here,” Biden said during the meeting, “You must see who she was.”
After the meeting, Rivlin told reporters he believes Biden is a ‘friend of Israel’ and that he is working to ensure Israel’s safety.
Biden also met with President Rivlin’s daughter, telling reporters he spoke with the Rivlins about their family.
“I’m so delighted his daughter is here. She’s in the back right there. And I got to — I got to meet her and talk about our kids and grandkids and all the like.” source from
NBC Nightly News Broadcast (Full) - July 1st, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
Trump Organization charged with tax-related crimes, Bill Cosby returns home after court overturns conviction, and CDC reports rise in Covid cases as delta variant spreads.
Jul 2, 2021
Trump Organization charged with tax-related crimes, Bill Cosby returns home after court overturns conviction, and CDC reports rise in Covid cases as delta variant spreads.
NBC Nightly News Broadcast (Full) - July 1st, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
Trump Organization charged with tax-related crimes, Bill Cosby returns home after court overturns conviction, and CDC reports rise in Covid cases as delta variant spreads.
Jul 2, 2021
Trump Organization charged with tax-related crimes, Bill Cosby returns home after court overturns conviction, and CDC reports rise in Covid cases as delta variant spreads.
