Statement by the President on the Attack in London
I condemn in the strongest terms the appalling attack against a British service member in Woolwich on May 22. The United States stands resolute with the United Kingdom, our ally…
U.S. Policy Standards and Procedures for the Use of Force in Counterterrorism Operations Outside the United States and Areas of Active Hostilities
Since his first day in office, President Obama has been clear that the United States will use all available tools of national power to protect the American people from the…
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the President’s Speech on Counterterrorism
MS. HAYDEN: Hi, guys. Thanks for joining, and apologies for a slight delay. We’re here talking today about the speech the President is about to give at 2:00 p.m. at…
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Sri Srinivasan
I’m pleased the Senate unanimously confirmed Sri Srinivasan to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Sri is a trailblazer who personifies…
President Obama Nominates Zachary Thomas Fardon to Serve as United States Attorney for Illinois
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Zachary Thomas Fardon to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. “Today, I am honored to nominate this highly respected…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve as District Court Judges
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Landya B. McCafferty, Justice Brian Morris, and Judge Susan P. Watters to serve as district court judges. “These individuals have had distinguished legal…
President Obama Amends New York Disaster Declaration
The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of New York by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in…
Children Affected by Hurricane Sandy to Join First Lady Michelle Obama for the Summer Harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, May 28, at 1:30 PM ET, First Lady Michelle Obama will join school children from across the country to harvest the summer crop from the…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Zachary Thomas Fardon, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois for the term of four years, vice Patrick J.…
The President’s May 23 Speech on Counterterrorism
In a broad and comprehensive address at National Defense University, President Obama laid out the framework for U.S. counter-terrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan. The President…