Statement by the President on the Passing of Julian Bond
Julian Bond was a hero and, I’m privileged to say, a friend. Justice and equality was the mission that spanned his life – from his leadership of the Student Nonviolent…
Weekly Address: Continuing Work to Improve Community Policing
MP4MP3 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke about the work the Administration is doing to enhance trust between communities and law enforcement in the year since…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s Statement on the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II
We welcome Prime Minister Abe’s expression of deep remorse for the suffering caused by Japan during the World War II era, as well as his commitment to uphold past Japanese…
Joint Statement: 2015 United States–India Cyber Dialogue
To increase global cybersecurity and promote the digital economy, the United States and India have committed to robust cooperation on cyber issues. To that end, the United States and India…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco’s Meeting with Indian Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Arvind Gupta
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, Lisa Monaco, met with Indian Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. Arvind Gupta in conjunction with the United States-India Cyber Dialogue. The…
Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz on D.C. Circuit Court Ruling Dismissing Immigration Lawsuit
We are pleased that the D.C. Circuit did not allow Sheriff Arpaio’s lawsuit to stand in the way of commonsense measures to advance public safety and bring greater accountability to…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Explosion in Tianjin
At this time of tragedy, the United States extends its heartfelt condolences to the Chinese people over the deadly explosion that occurred on August 12 in Tianjin. Our thoughts are…
White House Announces Summit on Worker Voice
On Wednesday, October 7, the White House will convene a Summit on Worker Voice to explore ways to ensure that working Americans are fully sharing in the benefits of the…
Obama approves of Biden’s 2016 Presidential Bid, Vice-President Still Undecided
President Joe Biden has received Obama’s approval to run for the 2016 Presidency as the latter leaves office after two terms. Of course, this depends on whether Biden chooses to…
President Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…