Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2025

Digest of Other White House Announcements

January 20, 2025

The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this Compilation.

January 1

In the morning, the President was briefed on the vehicular attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA, that killed and injured dozens of people overnight and continued to receive updates throughout the day. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Hagerstown, MD, arriving in the afternoon.

Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans to offer full Federal support following the vehicular attack overnight. The President was also briefed on the latest developments by senior Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security leadership and his homeland security team.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at the Hagerstown Regional Airport, the President and Dr.

Biden traveled to Camp David, MD, where they remained overnight. Later, he was briefed on the fire and explosion near the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV, and directed his team to offer any Federal assistance needed. He also convened a call with his homeland security team to discuss the latest developments in the investigation into the vehicular attack in New Orleans, including Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray and Deputy Director Paul Abbate, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, National Counterterrorism Center Acting Director Brett M. Holmgren, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady, USN. White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall also participated.

During the day, the President was also briefed by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco on the attack in New Orleans.

The President declared a major disaster in Oregon and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 10 through August 23, 2024.

The President declared a major disaster for the Native Village of Kipnuk and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from August 16 through 18, 2024.

The President declared a major disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from November 3 through 9, 2024.

January 2

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon. Their son Hunter accompanied them.

In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris met with members of their homeland security team to receive an update on the investigation into the terrorist attack in New Orleans, LA, including Attorney General Merrick B. Garland,

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. "C.Q." Brown, Jr., USAF, Federal Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Paul Abbate, Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines, National Counterterrorism Center Acting Director Brett M. Holmgren, and Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency David S. Cohen. White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey

D. Zients, Counselor to the President Steven J. Ricchetti, National Security Adviser Jacob J. Sullivan, and Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall also attended. During the meeting, law enforcement also provided the President with an update on the truck explosion in Las Vegas.

January 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with the families of the victims of the terrorist attack in New Orleans, LA, on January 1.

The White House announced that the President will present the Medal of Honor to seven

U.S. Army soldiers in a ceremony at the White House on January 3: Pvt. Bruno R. Orig (posthumous), PFC Wataru Nakamura (posthumous), Cpl. Fred B. McGee (posthumous), PFC Charles R. Johnson (posthumous), retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos (posthumous), Capt. Hugh R. Nelson, Jr. (posthumous), and SP4 Kenneth J. David.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to New Orleans, LA, on January 6.

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will travel to Los Angeles, CA, on January 6 and Eastern Coachella Valley, CA, on January 7.

The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana in Accra, Ghana on January 7: Shalanda D. Young (head of delegation); Virginia E. Palmer; Karen R. Bass; and Frances Z. Brown.

January 4

The White House announced further details on the President's presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4.

January 5

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, following his remarks on signing H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, the President visited with participants, posed for photographs, and answered reporters' questions about his planned trip to New Orleans, LA, and immigration policy.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an interview with USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to New Orleans, LA, on January 6.

The White House announced further details on the President and Dr. Biden's travel to Los Angeles, CA, on January6.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Eastern Coachella Valley, CA, on January 7.

January 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he welcomed President- elect Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia of Venezuela to the White House to discuss shared efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela, with President Biden emphasizing that the world was inspired by the millions of Venezuelans who voted for democratic change, and validating President Gonzalez Urrutia's victory in Venezuela's July 28 Presidential election. Both leaders agreed that respecting the will of the people, as expressed through a transparent and accountable electoral process, is essential to the success of democracy and that President Gonzalez Urrutia's victory should be honored through a peaceful return to democratic rule; and condemned President Nicolas Maduro Moros and his representatives' repression of peaceful protesters, democracy activists, and civil society. President Biden indicated his intention to follow the planned January 9 protests in Venezuela closely, emphasized Venezuelans' right to express their political opinions peacefully without fear of reprisal from the military and police, reiterated his support for Venezuela's democratic aspirations, and underscored the U.S. commitment to continue to hold President Maduro and his representatives accountable, including by working closely with democratic allies in the hemisphere and around the world.

Also in the morning, the President and his team monitored the severe winter weather impacting communities across the Central Plains and the Mid-Atlantic, including the National Capital Region, and directed senior White House officials to remain in close contact with State and local counterparts in the affected areas.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Kenner, LA. Upon arrival at Louis Armstrong International Airport, they were greeted on the tarmac by Reps. Cleo Fields and Troy

A. Carter, Sr., and Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans. Then, they traveled to New Orleans, LA, where, on Bourbon Street, they laid flowers and observed a moment of silence at a shrine for the victims of the January 1 terrorist attack. Then, at the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France, they greeted families, survivors, and local law enforcement impacted by the attack.

In the evening, at the St. Louis Cathedral, the President and Dr. Biden attended a prayer service honoring the victims of the January 1 attack, during which they participated in a candle- lighting ceremony. Later, they traveled to Los Angeles, CA, where, at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, they remained overnight.

During the day, in the Oval Office, the President signed H.R. 4984, the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Justin P.J. Trudeau of Canada to express his appreciation for his leadership and partnership with the U.S. during his tenure as Prime Minister.

January 7

In the morning, at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, at the Fairmont Century Plaza, the President was briefed on the wildfires in the Los Angeles, CA, area and directed his team to remain in contact with State and local officials to offer Federal assistance as needed. Later in the day, he received a telephone briefing from Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 9 Administrator Robert J. Fenton, Jr., regarding the Palisades wildfire in the Los Angeles area and encouraged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and heed evacuation and other warnings from local officials. He remained at the Fairmont Century Plaza throughout the day and overnight.

The White House announced that the President's scheduled travel to Thermal, CA, had been canceled due to adverse weather conditions and that his previously scheduled event there would be rescheduled for the following week.

January 8

In the morning, at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, the President was briefed by his team on the overnight developments of the Palisades wildfire. Later, he received an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California to receive an update on the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Later in the morning, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the President and Dr. Biden attended the birth of their great-grandson William Brannon Neal IV to their granddaughter Naomi

K. Biden Neal and her husband Peter Neal. Their son Hunter, daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen Biden, and grandson Beau also attended. Then, they traveled to Santa Monica, CA, where, at Santa Monica Fire Station 5, the President was briefed on the Palisades wildfire by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Deputy Director of Communications Nick Shuler and Southern Region Chief Mike van Loben Sels, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin M. Crowley, Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony C. Marrone, and Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. Gov. Newsom, Sen. Alejandro Padilla, and other State and local officials also attended. Then, the President, Dr. Biden, and their son Hunter, daughter-in-law Melissa, and grandson Beau traveled to Los Angeles, CA, arriving in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport, the President and Dr.

Biden returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Mayor Karen R. Bass of Los Angeles, CA, to discuss the latest updates on the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Also while en route, he received a telephone briefing from Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett Criswell and Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall on the full Federal response to the wildfires.

The White House announced the cancelation of the President's scheduled travel to Rome, Italy, from January 9 through 12.

The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on January 7 and continuing.

January 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Also in the morning, he was briefed on the latest impacts of the wildfires in the Los Angeles, CA, area.

Later in the morning, upon arrival at the National Cathedral to attend the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, the President, Dr. Biden, and Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff were greeted by former President William J. Clinton and former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush; former President Barack Obama; and President-elect Donald J. Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump. Before taking their seats prior to the start of the service, the President and Dr. Biden greeted members of former President Carter's family.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon to congratulate him on his election victory. The leaders agreed on the urgency of fully implementing the cessation of hostilities between Hizballah and Israel announced on November 26, 2024, in order to allow Lebanon and its people to recover and rebuild. The President pledged continued U.S. support for Lebanon's security forces and recovery and reconstruction efforts to ensure its security, sovereignty, and prosperity, and expressed his full confidence in President Aoun's leadership to guide Lebanon through this moment of challenge and opportunity.

Also during the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Gavin C. Newsom of California, Sen. Adam B. Schiff, Reps. Bradley J. Sherman and Ted W. Lieu, Mayor Karen R. Bass of Los Angeles, CA, and Los Angeles County Supervisors Hilda L. Solis and Kathryn Barger to discuss the latest updates on the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

January 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, with President Biden updating President Zelenskyy on U.S. efforts to surge support to strengthen Ukraine's position, including the delivery of hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, thousands of rockets, hundreds of armored vehicles, and other critical capabilities to Ukrainian forces, as well as a newly announced comprehensive sanctions package against the Russian energy sector to build upon the existing U.S. sanctions regime against the Russian economy since 2022. President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for this surge in support and briefed President Biden on his strategic planning in the war, and President Biden underscored the importance of continued U.S. support for Ukraine.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to express thanks for Italy's role as a leader in the Group of Seven (G–7) nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and European Union, and his appreciation for Italy's support for the people of Ukraine and discuss Italy-U.S. relations .

The White House announced that the President will deliver a foreign policy address at the Department of State on the work of his administration to strengthen U.S. foreign policy and lead the world on January 13.

The White House announced that the President will deliver a farewell address to the Nation from the Oval Office on January 15.

The President declared a major disaster for the Native Village of Kwigillingok and ordered Federal aid to supplement Tribal efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from August 15 through 18, 2024.

The President declared a major disaster in South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from November 6 through 14, 2024.

January 11

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Pope Francis to express his regret that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City as previously scheduled. He also awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom With Distinction for his lifelong work to serve the poor, promote peace, and protect the planet. Also during the day, he had separate telephone conversations with Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath of Los Angeles County, CA, and Supervisor Kelly Long of Ventura County, CA, to discuss the latest updates on the wildfires across the Los Angeles area. He continued to receive regular updates from his senior staff on the ongoing response to the fires, how Federal resources are supporting the State and local response, and how his administration can further support impacted survivors and communities.

January 12

In the afternoon, the President and Vice President Kamala D. Harris received a virtual briefing on the wildfires in the Los Angeles, CA, area from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Bennett

Criswell and Region 9 Administrator Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Randy Moore, White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey D. Zients, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall, and Deputy Homeland Security Adviser for Resilience and Response Caitlin Durkovich. He also spoke with members of the families of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi, U.S. citizens unjustly held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since 2022, to discuss the U.S. Government's continuing efforts to reunite these men with their families and emphasize his administration's commitment to bringing home all those who are held hostage and wrongfully detained overseas.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the ongoing negotiations in Doha, Qatar, for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal based on the May 27, 2024, arrangement described by the President last year and endorsed unanimously by the U.N. Security Council. The President also discussed the changed regional circumstances following the cease-fire deal in Lebanon, the ouster of former President Bashar al-Asad of Syria, and the weakening of Iran's power in the region, and stressed the need for a cease-fire in Gaza, a return of the hostages, and a surge in humanitarian aid. The Prime Minister thanked the President for his lifelong support of Israel and the extraordinary U.S. support for Israel's security and national defense.

Also during the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan and President Ferdinand "Bong Bong" Marcos, Jr., of the Philippines to advance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and discuss trilateral maritime security and economic cooperation, as well as China's dangerous and unlawful behavior in the South China Sea.

January 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had a telephone conversation with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to discuss the negotiations in Doha for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal based on the May 27, 2024, arrangement described by the President last year and endorsed unanimously by the U.N. Security Council, thank the Amir for his leadership, and praise the mediating role of Prime Minister Muhammad bin Abd al- Rahman Al Thani throughout the process. Both leaders emphasized the need for a deal to be implemented to return the hostages to their families and bring immediate relief to the people of Gaza through humanitarian aid enabled by the cease-fire deal and agreed to remain in close coordination directly and through their teams at this critical point in the negotiations.

In the evening, the President traveled to Falls Church, VA, where, at the State Theater, he attended a White House staff celebration.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to California by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State as a result of wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on January 7 and continuing.

January 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Abdelfattah Said Elsisi of Egypt to discuss the negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release deal based on the arrangement described by President Biden last year and endorsed unanimously by the U.N. Security Council. The President thanked President Elsisi for his leadership, praised the mediating role of Egypt throughout the process, and emphasized that the deal would never have been possible without Egypt's essential and historic role in the Middle East and commitment to diplomacy and conflict resolution. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for a deal to bring

immediate relief to the people of Gaza through a surge in humanitarian aid enabled by the cease- fire together with the return of hostages to their families.

The White House announced that the President will travel to Charleston, SC, on January 19.

The President announced the designation of Joel Ehrendreich to lead a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Surangel S. Whipps, Jr., as President of Palau in Ngerulmud, Palau, on January 16.

January 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to congratulate him on the cease-fire and hostage release deal with Hamas in Gaza, Palestinian Territories, discuss the unimaginable conditions that the hostages, including

U.S. citizens, experienced over their 15 months in captivity and the terrible suffering their families have faced, and express their mutual joy that hostages would soon be reunited with their families.

The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 20 through 23.

January 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA, where, upon arrival, they and Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff were greeted by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and his wife Charlene and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles "C.Q." Brown, Jr., USAF, and his wife Sharene. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

January 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, at St. John's Episcopal Church, the President visited with Reverend Robert

W. Fischer and signed the President's Pew Prayer Book, which has been signed by all U.S. Presidents since 1961. Then, outside the church, he spoke with reporters and answered a question about the Equal Rights Amendment. Later, he and Dr. Biden traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD. Their son Hunter, daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen Biden, and grandson Beau accompanied them. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, again accompanied by their son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Charleston, SC, on January 19.

January 18

The White House announced that the President and Dr. Biden will participate in a send-off ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, MD, following the Presidential Inauguration.

January 19

In the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to North Charleston, SC. Their daughter Ashley, son Hunter, daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen Biden, and grandson Beau accompanied them. Upon arrival at Joint Base Charleston, they were greeted on the tarmac by

Rep. James E. Clyburn, Joint Base Charleston and 628th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Jason

H. "J.P." Parker, USAF, and his wife Chantel and Command Chief CMS David C. Snarr, USAF, and his wife Lisa, and members of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Southern Region Team Delta 6. Later, at Royal Missionary Baptist Church, they attended Sunday service.

In the afternoon, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to Charleston, SC, where, at the International African American History Museum, they toured exhibits, including the Caroline Gold and Gullah Geechee rooms, with Director Tonya M. Matthews and former Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., of Charleston and participated in a photo line with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Rep. Clyburn, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan, South Carolina State Rep. Annie E. McDaniel, former State Sen. Gerald Malloy and his son Gerald, and former State Sen. Marlon Kimpson. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

January 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on the North Portico, he and Dr. Biden greeted Vice President Kamala D. Harris and her husband Douglas C. Emhoff and posed for photos, and the President answered questions from reporters. Later, also on the North Portico, the President and Dr. Biden welcomed President-elect Donald J. Trump and his wife Melania and hosted a tea and coffee reception in the Blue Room. Vice President Harris and First Gentleman Emhoff, Vice President-elect James D. "J.D." Vance and his wife Usha, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and his wife Iris Weinshall, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Chairwoman Sen. Amy J. Klobuchar and her husband John Bessler, Sen. Debra S. Fischer and her husband Bruce, Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Michael Johnson and his wife Kelly, Rep. Stephen J. Scalise and his wife Jennifer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries also attended.

Later in the morning, the President and Dr. Biden traveled to the U.S. Capitol with President-elect Trump and Mrs. Trump to attend the swearing-in and Inauguration ceremony.

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