Dr. Jill Biden took to her platform as first lady to let America's teachers know how much they are appreciated. During a White House virtual Teacher Appreciation Month event, Dr. Biden talked butterflies, exams, summer, and "having a seat at the table." ADVERTISEMENT CMB BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Excerpted.... "I made you a promise: that as long as Joe is President, you will always have a seat at the table. And I meant it. Because being an educator isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. All of you were called to this profession for a reason. You believe that a better world is possible – and you make that world real, one student at a time. Right now, we’re in the last stretch of the school year – maybe for some of you those last few days are just ahead or you’re in the final months. I just finished final exams last Thursday and posted grades. And I know that many of you probably still have final projects, exams, and tabulating ahead. As days get longer and warm breezes begi
Tip: long read. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2023 VIRTUAL ON-THE-RECORD GAGGLE BY NSC COORDINATOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS JOHN KIRBY ON HAMAS TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ISRAEL Via Teleconference 5:54 P.M. EDT MR. KIRBY: Good evening, everybody. As you know, the White House has been closely following the situation in Israel, and the President has been actively engaged, regularly receiving updates on the latest developments from the national security team. In fact, this morning, he met with members of the senior team -- including the Secretary of State; National Security Advisor; the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor; the Homeland Security Advisor, Liz Sherwood-Randall; and, of course, the White House Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients -- all to receive the latest update from -- from the morning. ADVERTISEMENT CMB BUSINESS SOLUTIONS He has also spoken twice with Prime Minister Netanyahu this -- over the weekend, certainly to express our deep sympathy for all those missi