Statement by the President on the Death of Kenji Goto
The United States condemns the heinous murder of Japanese citizen and journalist Kenji Goto by the terrorist group ISIL. Through his reporting, Mr. Goto courageously sought to convey the plight…
Obama makes Economic Pledges to all Americans, Declares the Economic Crisis Over
Obama, in his State of the Union address, declared that the financial crisis was over apart from making economic pledges that will benefit all Americans in the years to come.…
8 Bills that Obama has Threatened to Veto
President Obama has vetoed two bills in Congress, the fewest that any U.S President has done over several decades. However, in his State of the Union address, he categorically stated…
Obama will participate in Indian Republic Day Parade, first U.S President to Do So
There’s no busier time for the Indian government than the time around January 26, which is also known as Republic Day. A day which commemorates the inauguration and enforcing of…
3 Important Changes In Obama’s New Tax Plan
President Obama intends to take from the rich and give to the others with his new tax plan that will be a part of his State of the Union address.…
Obama’s ratings at 46 percent, Economy Considered to be Good or Excellent
Obama’s ratings during the midterm elections was at about 42 percent – a figure that remained the same for about 15 months until recently, where it moved up to 46…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 12/1/2014
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:26 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:Good afternoon, everybody.I trust you all had a peaceful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. Q We did. MR. EARNEST:Glad to hear…
Readout of the President’s Call with European Council President Donald Tusk
President Obama called President Donald Tusk today to congratulate him on his first day as President of the European Council. President Obama underscored the importance of continued U.S.-EU cooperation and…
Statement by the Vice President on the Formation of a New Ukrainian Government
I welcome today’s announcement on the formation of a new Ukrainian government. The Ukrainian people demonstrated their clear preference for democracy, political and economic reform, and self-determination at the ballot…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Al-Shabaab Attacks in Kenya
The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s attacks in Wajir and Mandera counties in Kenya as well other recent attacks by the terrorist group al-Shabaab targeting innocent civilians. We extend our…