 President Biden speaks to troops on this 4th of July. As your Commander-in-Chief, along with the Vice President of the Secretary of Defense, I want to thank you for your service and your sacrifice. The President and the First Lady hosting active duty military families, veterans and caregivers at the picnic on the South Lawn. Sources say Mr. Biden told Democratic governors last night he needs to get more sleep and he wants to stop scheduling events past 8 p.m.