The White House Monkeypox Response team's Deputy Coordinator discusses challenges facing public health officials fighting monkeypox
"Bringing U.S. nationals home who are being wrongfully detained, who are being held hostage has been a priority" the White House said
“We are prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus, and we urge every American to take monkeypox seriously"
The president's actions come as the governors of New York, Illinois and California declared 'States of Emergency' as the case numbers escalate
The U.S. government “is actively engaged in trying to resolve this case and get Brittney home,” the White House said
Jennicet Gutiérrez heckled Obama during 2015 event
Attendees discussed importance of protecting access to reproductive health care as states pass extreme laws restricting access
The importance of right to reproductive decision-making & privacy & the importance of reproductive health care for LGBTQI+ people highlighted
"President Biden has been the most vocal ally to the LGBTQ+ community we have ever had in the White House," he said
"It is incumbent upon senators to give her a fair and timely confirmation without obstruction, honoring their Constitutional duty"
