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First Lady Jill Biden's Hallo-Read! and President Biden

Did Dr. Jill Biden come up with the most creative version of the scariest time of the year? The First Lady’s theme, “Hallo-READ!,” highlights the spooktacular thrill of reading On Wednesday, October 30th, the President and First Lady are hosting a Halloween event that will welcome local students and military-connected children to the White House for trick-or-treating.  A teacher for 40 years, including years spent as a reading specialist, First Lady Jill Biden created this year’s theme, “Hallo-READ!,” with the White House’s festive décor featuring famous literary tales and spooky story time. Dr. Biden’s theme encourages families and children to once again grab a flashlight, pick out their favorite Halloween book, and relish in the spooktacular thrill of reading together. Children will trick-or-treat along the South Lawn of the White House up to the South Portico to receive both candy and books from the President and First Lady, as well as other White House friends and neighbors. See al
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FACT SHEET: U.S. Achievements in the Global Fight Against Corruption

From the White House. FACT SHEET: U.S. Achievements in the Global Fight Against Corruption   Corruption poses a grave and enduring threat to U.S. national interests and those of our partners. When officials abuse their entrusted power for personal or political gain, the interests of authoritarians and corrupt actors win – at the expense of citizens, honest businesses, and healthy societies. As the Biden-Harris Administration took office, this longstanding challenge had metastasized. In some countries, oligarchs were teaming up with foreign kleptocrats to warp policy and procurement decisions in exchange for kickbacks – with no accountability. Corrupt officials were laundering stolen assets through the U.S. and global financial systems, while local investigators were ill-equipped to follow the money. Reformers in countries saddled with corruption had scarce public resources to actually address development needs. The Biden-Harris Administration tacked these challenges starting Day One, t

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Yahya Sinwar

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2024   Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Yahya Sinwar Early this morning, Israeli authorities informed my national security team that a mission they conducted in Gaza likely killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.  DNA tests have now confirmed that Sinwar is dead.  This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world.    As the leader of the terrorist group Hamas, Sinwar was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Israelis, Palestinians, Americans, and citizens from over 30 countries.  He was the mastermind of the October 7th massacres, rapes, and kidnappings.  It was on his orders that Hamas terrorists invaded Israel to intentionally – and with unspeakable savagery – kill and massacre civilians, a Holocaust survivor, children in front of their parents, and parents in front of their children.  Yahya Ibrahim Hassan al-Sinwar was born  on 29 October 1962. He was killed October 16, 2024.   Over 1,200 people were killed o

SuperBowl Champs Honored at the White House

The New York Giants descended upon the White House today, their coveted Superbowl trophy in tow, to be honored by President Obama for winning Superbowl XLVI after beating the New England Patriots 21-17. It would be their second White House visit since winning Superbowl XLII in 2008.  President Obama receives an autographed football and jersey from the New York Giants.  Photo/CD Brown. "Everyone played a kep role", said head coach Tom Coughlin of his team that scratched to make it to the Playoffs.   "Our special teams, our offensive team, and our defensive team, doing their job.  Each having their own motive, but playing in harmony for the good of everyone." "Wouldn't it be good if Congress did the same thing", asked Coughlin to the applause of the president and the jeering attendees. Their second Superbowl win solidifies their quarterback, Eli Manning, as a top rated NFL quarterback, contrary to what sports writers and talk radio hosts sa

No to Presidential Immunity, Yes to Trust

While the world (and the daily news cycle) has been focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris and her presidential bid, current president Joe Biden has remained busy, behind the scenes, focusing on a few items we all should care about. President Biden believes that no one—neither the President nor the Supreme Court—is above the law. In the face of this crisis of confidence in America’s democratic institutions, President Biden is calling for three bold reforms to restore trust and accountability:  ADVERTISEMENT Get the  'WEIRD'  bumper  sticker . No Immunity for Crimes a Former President Committed in Office:  President Biden shares the Founders’ belief that the President’s power is limited—not absolute—and must ultimately reside with the people. He is calling for a constitutional amendment that makes clear no President is above the law or immune from prosecution for crimes committed while in office. This  No One Is Above the Law Amendment  will state that the Constitution does no

Naming Rights. All Rights Reserved.

For the record, I created Politics. On Point. nearly 20 years ago. Last week, I notified  PBS  to cease and desist using the namesake of my political blog, Politics. On Point. Ridiculously, they have decided to continue to use the same name as this blog  for their own political pages (see below). If there are any attorneys out there with a specialty in copyright matters, and related topics, please contact at politicsop@gmail.com. Your services are needed.  

Madam President, the song.

Vice President Kamala Harris has the nation in a frenzy as voters gear up for what could be another historic presidential race. Photo Mason T. / Getty Images Harris, the likely Democratic nominee, has gained the support (and funds) of constituents and donors, (and President Joe Biden) catapulting her campaign to mammoth heights.  At the time of this post, nearly $100 million dollars has been raised in less than one week. Yet the potential first female, and first female of color, president does not keep skeptics at bay. There are still those who question the background,  race , and  record  (particularly the treatment of African American men) of the candidate who claims to care about the rights and freedoms of Americans. The Kamala as Madam President song. Have you heard the new Madam Presiden t song? Lady of Liberty, proud and strong You've led us right where we belong. With every step, every beat You'll bring the light, the truth we seek. Click here for full lyrics.