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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to the White House today to continue their close coordination on shared priorities.  The leaders exchanged views on Italy’s objectives under its G7 presidency, including abiding support for Ukraine, sustainable development, food and energy security, migration, as well as...

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The Prime Minister's second visit to Washington, Giorgia Meloni, who will see the president tomorrow Joe Biden at the White House, reiterates Italy's role as "a geostrategic partner" for the United States. This is what we read in an article published today by the US think tank Atlantic Council, signed by senior fellows Paolo Messa e Kaush Arha. The...

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As the White House Friday announced a March 1 visit by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Italian government said a security agreement with Ukraine will be finalized in the next few days. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italy's Parliament "I am here to inform you about the willingness to continue negotiations for a cooperation,...

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ISDA Financial Life total member assets have eclipsed $381M, with millions more on the way from the fourth quarter of 2023. ISDA National President Basil M. Russo, National Controller Joann Blackwell, Sales Manager Jim Laick and ISDA Investment Manager Nick DePersis (along with Nick’s father, Ed) have elevated ISDA to a world-class organization, wh...

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Dear friends, What a month! So many things, so many friends, so many events! It always happens in October, but this year has been extraordinary! It actually started at the end of September, when in Florence I had the honor of representing We the Italians and the Italian American community at the Made in Italy event organized by Maurizio Mancianti,...

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The National Italian American Foundation 48th Anniversary Gala, held on October 14, 2023, in Washington, D.C., at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, brought together a remarkable assembly of esteemed honorees, influential guests, and supporters to celebrate the rich heritage and achievements of Italians and Italian Americans. The evening was a resounding suc...

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October 14 2023 NIAF Gala in Washington, DC

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U.S. President Joe Biden made a surprise speech yesterday at the 48th anniversary gala of NIAF, the National Italian-American Foundation, introduced by first lady Jill. “Italian-Americans have done a lot for the United States,” the commander-in-chief said after arriving at Woodley Park. Biden then exchanged a few words with Italian Ambassador to Wa...

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Today, we celebrate all the Italian Americans, whose courage and character reflect and help define our Nation. In 1891, 11 Italian Americans were murdered in one of the largest mass lynchings in our Nation’s history.  In the wake of this horrific attack, President Benjamin Harrison established Columbus Day in 1892.   For so many people across our c...

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Today, the President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, and the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, met at the White House. They reaffirmed the unshakable alliance, strategic partnership, and deep friendship between the United States and Italy. The ties between Italy and the United States are rooted in...

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