First Lady Jill Biden hosted the first-ever Back-to-School night with
@SecCardona
at the White House to celebrate the start of the new school year with educators, school professionals, students and families — event included lots of family activities on the South Lawn.
Following her visit to Ohio today to meet with military families, the First Lady will travel to Nashville, Tennessee to join a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn the lives of the victims of The Covenant School shooting.
During a routine skin cancer screening, a small lesion was found above the First Lady’s right eye. Memo here from Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Physician to the President, with more information on the First Lady’s upcoming outpatient procedure to have it removed and examined.
Her comments in Colorado were intended to applaud the historic game and all women athletes. She looks forward to celebrating the LSU Tigers on their championship win at the White House.
New Orleans native Jon Batiste — soon to be onstage at the White House. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden have tapped the singer, bandleader and melodica-player extraordinaire as the musical performer for their first official state dinner.
First lady Jill Biden will travel to South Carolina this week to personally thank newly minted Marines and their families at a boot camp graduation ceremony on Parris Island.
The first lady unveiled the grand holiday decorations…Corresponding with the theme of “We The People”—the first line of the Constitution—each room is fantastically adorned with holiday accents that reflect the shared traditions of our diverse country.
The First Lady loved watching the NCAA women's basketball championship game alongside young student athletes and admires how far women have advanced in sports since the passing of Title IX.
First Lady Jill Biden reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to patients and families during a holiday visit with
@POTUS
at Children’s National Hospital 🎄✨
Happening now: As part of her Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Jill Biden hosts a service project with
@SecondGentleman
, Governors spouses and
@UTR4Military
— the group is assembling reading kits for children of National Guard personnel.
“I’m here today to tell you how much this issue matters to him. It weighs on his heart every day and he’s not going to stop fighting for the common sense gun reforms we want.” —
@FLOTUS
on Pres. Biden’s advocacy at the Giffords Law Center’s 30th Anniversary in San Francisco.
The First Lady invited the women from Texas, Florida and Louisiana to the White House to help highlight the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning its 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade, which established a constitutional right to an abortion.
First Lady Jill Biden hosts the first-ever “Girls Leading Change” celebration at the White House to recognize the profound impact young women are having on their communities across the country.
First Lady Jill Biden and Mrs. Brigitte Macron visit Brittany American Museum in Normandy to honor service members who lost their lives in Northern France during WWII.
First Lady Jill Biden delivers remarks during the G7 spousal program’s Next Generation Symposium:
“You are the builders of democracy. You are the dreamers of a better world. Your are the keepers of peace.”
NEW:
@FLOTUS
is at
@ClintonGlobal
where she announced that the
@DeptofDefense
is investing half a billion in women’s health research! This investment continues the incredible momentum of the work being done through the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research.
“Representation matters. My husband, Joe, and Kamala, the first Asian American Vice President, know that. That’s why it’s so important to both of them to have an administration that looks like America.” —
@FLOTUS
as she keynotes the
@APAICS
gala in DC.
.
@FLOTUS
arrives in Bethel, Alaska where she is highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration's historic investments to expand broadband connectivity in Native American communities — investments made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are set to add the menorah to the permanent White House collection at a Hanukkah reception Monday evening, which will mark the first time a Jewish artifact is added to the White House archives.
Hearts & crafts with
@FLOTUS
💓
First Lady Jill Biden meets with military kiddos at Fort Drum working on an art project that will be displayed at the White House for Valentine’s Day.
“I’m here on behalf of Joe, Kamala and Doug to say loud and clear: that you belong. That you are beautiful. That you are loved.” —
@FLOTUS
makes a stop at the Twin Cities Pride Festival in Minneapolis.
NEW:
@FLOTUS
is headed to the Middle East and North Africa.
The First Lady will continue to build on her work to empower young people, and reaffirm our commitment to strengthen our partnerships and advance our shared priorities in the region.
As part of her Joining Forces Initiative,
@FLOTUS
meeting with National Guard families & state Adjutants General for a discussion on education for military-connected children.
National Guard families will also be joining the First Lady today as she delivers her holiday message.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be at Fort Liberty on Friday as the president signs an executive order to support military-connected families.
NEW:
@FLOTUS
will travel to Namibia and Kenya this week to strengthen U.S. partnerships on the African continent and advance our shared priorities in the region. Dr. Biden will also focus on the empowerment of women and youth and efforts to address food insecurity.
First Lady Jill Biden starts her day at No. 10 Downing Street where she is meeting with Mrs. Akshata Murty and joining her for events focused on veterans & education. Currently they’re meeting with veterans participating in a health & wellness program run by a local organization.
First Lady Jill Biden listens to community members from the village of Lositeti, in Kajiado county.
She’s visiting to hear firsthand how drought is impacting their lives and livelihoods, and how drought is increasing food insecurity throughout the region.
.
@FLOTUS
is in Denver, CO today where she is kicking off her four state swing on the Investing in America tour. She’s joining
@GovofCO
and bipartisan state legislators to highlight career connected learning & workforce training to prepare students for jobs created by Biden Admin.
First Lady Jill Biden arrives at the State House where she is greeted by Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos and is speaking at a luncheon hosted by the President and First Lady of Namibia.
TODAY: The president and first lady will participate in a tour at Tulane University and deliver remarks on how funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is being used to treat and detect cancer.
Special surprise message from
@FLOTUS
for National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson on
@CBSMornings
:
"Thank you for showing the nation the power, purpose, and joy of our profession. The President and I are so proud of you."
NEW:
@FLOTUS
is hitting the road next week for the Investing in America tour. She'll travel to CO, MI, ME and VT to highlight how career-connected learning and workforce training programs are preparing students for jobs created by the President’s Investing in America agenda.
Before she kicks off her four state swing for the Biden Administration’s Investing in America tour,
@FLOTUS
is headed to Dallas for the NCAA women’s national championship game tomorrow.
“These Olympic Games are the closest we’ve ever come to gender parity. But it’s not just the Olympics where women are front and center. Women’s sports are everywhere, with more people watching than ever before.” —
@FLOTUS
speaking at event hosted by Michele Kang on women’s health
“What I see looking across the South Lawn is a country made up of possibilities,” Biden told the crowd. “Anything is possible in America when we do it together.”
“You — the young people of Namibia — are not only our future but our present. And as our world grows smaller, connections between us matter more. When people here are able to thrive, that success ripples beyond your borders…you are the keepers of democracy”
@FLOTUS
in Namibia
Front page of
@PittsburghPG
:
@FLOTUS
,
@SecretaryPete
&
@USDOL
Acting Sec. Julie Su’s visit to Pittsburgh Workforce Hub.
“Visit was the latest in Biden administration’s summer ‘Bidenomics’ tour touting the economic gains and investments in America’s workforce.”
Due to an aircraft issue en route Michigan, the First Lady was diverted back to Denver, Colorado. Her trip to Michigan will be postponed to a later date.
First Lady Jill Biden joins G7 partners at the Itsukushima Shrine where they are watching a performance of a traditional Japanese dance known as Bugaku.
.
@FLOTUS
meets PEPFAR participants at Hope Initiatives Southern Africa in Katutura to highlight the success of the U.S.-Namibia
@PEPFAR
partnership — since beginning work in Namibia in 2003, PEPFAR is one of the largest programs the U.S. has in Namibia.
A fun way to kick off 4th of July weekend: two military chefs who were crowned “Chopped Champions” during
@FLOTUS
’s appearance on the season finale of
@FoodNetwork
’s Chopped “Military Salute” were guest chefs at the Navy Mess today.
As part of the Biden Admin Investing In America tour,
@FLOTUS
and
@SecCardona
are visiting Southern Maine Community College where they’re learning about their workforce training programs that are preparing students for jobs in manufacturing and clean energy.
At her first stop today in Nairobi,
@FLOTUS
is joining Hello Tractor — a local company connecting tractor owners and farmers to learn about how they’re improving agricultural practices through tech & entrepreneurship which benefits livelihoods and food security.
Today, ahead of National Mammography Day,
@FLOTUS
is joining
@RepDWStweets
at the Sylvester Cancer Center in Broward County, FL to mark breast cancer awareness month and highlight breast cancer survivorship.
First Lady Jill Biden joins
@SenStabenow
in Middleville, Michigan to highlight the Biden Administration’s summer nutrition programs, including
@USDA
’s new SUN Bucks program which will provide families with a grocery benefit to help ensure kids don’t go hungry in the summer.
First lady Jill Biden announced Monday that the Pentagon intends to commit $500 million to women’s health research as part of a broader White House push to increase funding for the study of women’s health.
Good morning from San Diego where
@FLOTUS
visit to highlight her Joining Forces initiative and the Biden Administration’s Cancer Moonshot work is front page news of the
@sdut
⤵️
First Lady Jill Biden and Mrs. Grégoire Trudeau visit the National Gallery of Canada to see the exhibit “Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment” celebrating Canadian women artists.
To start the day in Mexico City,
@FLOTUS
is hosting a conversation on women’s empowerment with women who’ve participated in programs sponsored by the U.S. Government, building on her global work in support of women and girls.
As part of the First Lady’s Joining Forces initiative and ahead of Month of the Military Child, Dr. Biden is visiting Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio to meet with military families.
First stop: Beverly Gardens Elementary, a Purple Star school supporting military-connected children.
JUST IN: First Lady Jill Biden,
@FLOTUS
, will stop by
@nashvillepride
Festival at Bicentennial Mall, where she's expected to deliver remarks at approximately 4:45 p.m. CDT.
.
@FLOTUS
joins
@SecretaryPete
, Acting
@USDOL
Sec Su, Mayor
@gainey_ed
at Pittsburgh International Airport to meet with local officials leading the Workforce Hub in Pittsburgh to discuss how they’re working to build pathways to good-paying jobs to rebuild our infrastructure.
“Every little girl must know that she belongs in all places of power, that her boldness is beautiful, that her body is her own, that her future can be anything she wants it to be.” -
@FLOTUS
at the Women’s History Month celebration at the White House.
“To the girls and women of Iran, I want to say: Your song sings in our hearts. We see your struggle and we stand with you. You are not alone.”
@FLOTUS
at the Nowruz celebration at the White House.
“Women have never been drafted, but they have always answered the call to duty, to serve in whatever way they could.” —
@FLOTUS
joins Sen. Susan Collins at the Military Women’s Memorial in an event recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act.
Good morning!
@FLOTUS
is sending a valentine to the country with the helping hands of military children she recently visited at Fort Drum. Her message: “Reach out with Open Hearts and Helping Hands this Valentine’s Day” 💕
This morning,
@FLOTUS
is joining
@AmericanCancer
and special guest
@maryjblige
at the White House for the launch of the ACS National Roundtables on breast and cervical cancers.
“When Team USA glides through the opening ceremony tomorrow night, they carry more than just our flag. They carry our nation’s heart and our hopes with them too.” —
@FLOTUS
as she celebrates Team USA families ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
First Lady Jill Biden is at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan where she is participating in a celebration for graduating seniors at Matthew C. Perry High School.
TODAY:
@FLOTUS
continues her travel on the Investing in America tour, with stops in Maine and Vermont where she'll be highlighting workforce & career-connected learning programs preparing students for jobs created by Biden's Investing in America agenda.
As part of her visit to Fort Drum,
@FLOTUS
and
@DepSecDef
are meeting with military spouses and leaders in the military-connected community for a conversation on improving employment opportunities for military spouses — one of Joining Forces’ focus areas.
Thank you
@despiertamerica
for spotlighting the Día de los Muertos ofrenda at the White House!
What an honor to be able to showcase the work the First Lady is doing to open the "People's House" wider and wider, and share how meaningful it is to the Latino community.
.
@FLOTUS
joins
@POTUS
at Nash Community College where they are talking about how career-connected learning and workforce training programs are preparing students for good-paying jobs in North Carolina and nationwide as a result of the President’s Investing in America agenda.
Good morning from Ottawa, Canada where
@FLOTUS
is joining Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at the Rideau Curling Club where they’re meeting with young people participating in a curling program and hosting a conversation on youth wellness and mental health.