Month: April 2014

Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco met with Yemeni Minister of Finance Sakhir Wajih and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammed Saadi, at…

At Moscow’s request, President Obama spoke with Russian President Putin today about the situation in Ukraine. The President expressed grave concern about Russian government support for the actions of armed,…

Today the President met with members of the Global Development Council at the White House. President Obama welcomed the opportunity to hear the Council’s views and reiterated his Administration’s strong…

This afternoon we heard reports of a horrific shooting in Overland Park, Kansas. Michelle and I offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends who lost a loved…

WASHINGTON, DC – In this week’s address, the President underscored the importance of ensuring equal pay for equal work and highlighted the steps his Administration has taken to expand opportunity…

WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine, for meetings with government leaders and members of civil society on Tuesday, April 22nd. The Vice President will underscore…

Rose Garden 10:54 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) All right, everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Have a seat. Well, good morning. In my sixth year in office,…

Sheraton New York Hotel New York, New York 4:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. It is good to be…

Today, as part of their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are hosting Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Senator Elizabeth Dole, and military and veteran…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Holy See to attend the Canonization Mass of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II at…