2:45 PM EDT
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
The White House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm_lnRpfBtQ
https://www.c-span.org/video/?522565-1/white-house-daily-briefing
3pm
Pentagon Press Secretary Holds Briefing
Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, briefs the news media.
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/29649
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people worried about Biden speech pre-empting their football game tomorrow
No, Joe Biden Isn’t Postponing Penn State-Purdue
Contrary to online concerns, President Joe Biden’s speech Thursday night will not impact the broadcast of the Penn State-Purdue football game. The game will kick off at 8 p.m., as will coverage.
In an email to Onward State, a programming official from FOX confirmed that Biden’s speech won’t be televised by the network — leaving the game’s coverage unimpeded.
“There are no plans to provide coverage of the President’s speech tomorrow night,” the email read.
https://onwardstate.com/2022/08/31/no-joe-biden-isnt-postponing-penn-state-purdue/
https://archive.ph/TaeTf
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq
AUGUST 31, 2022
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STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq to discuss U.S. support for a sovereign and independent Iraq. The President commended Prime Minister Kadhimi’s personal leadership during escalating tensions and violence over a 24-hour period earlier this week. He praised the performance of the Iraqi Security Forces and extended condolences to the families of those killed in the recent fighting. The President and the Prime Minister welcomed the return of security to the streets, and called on all Iraqi leaders to engage in a national dialogue to forge a common way forward consistent with Iraq’s constitution and laws. The President finally offered his full support for Prime Minster Kadhimi’s efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region through dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch over the coming weeks.
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/31/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-mustafa-al-kadhimi-of-iraq/
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel
AUGUST 31, 2022
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STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel to consult on global and regional security challenges, including threats posed by Iran. The President underscored U.S. commitment to never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon. The President expressed appreciation for the warm reception during his July trip to Israel, a visit that illustrated the unbreakable bonds and friendship between our two countries. The President also emphasized the importance of concluding the maritime boundary negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in the coming weeks.
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/31/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-yair-lapid-of-israel/
Presidential Records Act (PRA) of 1978
The Presidential Records Act (PRA) of 1978, 44 U.S.C. Ăź2201-2209, governs the official records of Presidents and Vice Presidents that were created or received after January 20, 1981 (i.e., beginning with the Reagan Administration).
https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/laws/1978-act.html