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Statement from President Biden on Dr. Rochelle Walensky
Dr. Walensky has saved lives with her steadfast and unwavering focus on the health of every American. As Director of the CDC, she led a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity. She marshalled our finest scientists and public health experts to turn the tide on the urgent crises we’ve faced.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/05/statement-from-president-biden-on-dr-rochelle-walensky/
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Susan Rice's replacement
President Biden Announces Key White House Personnel
MAY 05, 2023
Today, President Biden announced that Neera Tanden will serve as Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor. The President also announced that Stefanie Feldman will serve as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary. Additionally, Zayn Siddique will be promoted to Principal Deputy of the Domestic Policy Council.
Statement from President Biden:
“For over two years, Susan Rice has helped craft and implement my domestic policy agenda and our country owes a debt of gratitude for her history-making public service. I am pleased to announce that Neera Tanden will continue to drive the formulation and implementation of my domestic policy, from economic mobility and racial equity to health care, immigration and education.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/05/president-biden-announces-key-white-house-personnel/
May 5, 2023
1:30 PM EDT
How to Strengthen Security Sector Assistance
The United States Institute of Peace
https://www.usip.org/events/how-strengthen-security-sector-assistance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUhUJO1QbJc
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Fmr. U.S. Ambassadors Discuss Corruption in Foreign Governments
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins other former ambassadors to discuss corruption in foreign governments and misuse of U.S. security assistance at an event held by the U.S. Institute of Peace.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527893-1/fmr-us-ambassadors-discuss-corruption-foreign-governments
May 5, 2023
2:00 PM EDT
Vital Voices Conference on Women Leaders Addressing Global Challenges
Former Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and others discuss women’s leadership in addressing global challenges at a conference hosted by Vital Voices.
https://www.vitalvoices.org/news-articles/announcement/vital-voices-festival-2023/
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527891-1/vital-voices-conference-women-leaders-addressing-global-challenges
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MAY 5, 2023
Homeland Security Secretary News Conference at U.S.-Mexico Border
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Acting Deputy CBP Commissioner Benjamine “Carry” Huffman and Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz speak to reporters about preparations for the lifting of Title 42 pandemic border restrictions on May 11.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527924-1/homeland-security-secretary-news-conference-us-mexico-border&live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isKsAqf9HYk
APRIL 23, 2021
White House COVID-19 Response Team Briefing
The White House COVID-19 Response Team gave an update on the Biden administration’s response efforts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced a drop in positive cases as more Americans were vaccinated. Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke about the surge in cases in India saying the CDC was consulting with the nation on the dire situation there.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?511197-1/white-house-covid-19-response-team-briefing
transcript
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/04/23/press-briefing-by-white-house-covid-19-response-team-and-public-health-officials-31/
kind of looks like prince andrew there
Walensky Announces Departure from CDC
Director launched widest-reaching reforms in decades to strengthen CDC operations, restored agency morale
For Immediate Release: Friday, May 5, 2023
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0505-walensky.html