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During his May 3-4 visit to Moscow, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon discussed next steps in U.S. – Russia relations, including cooperation on security and economic issues. National Security Advisor…

Broward College Commencement Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 4, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate such an important day…

Washington-Lee High School Arlington, Virginia 11:53 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Generals! (Applause.) Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) Well, let me first of all say, following Amirah is kind of tough. (Laughter.)…

Washington Lee High School, Arlington, Virginia 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: What I’m going to be talking about today is obviously financing college educations. And I tell a story about…

East Room 5:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House, and congratulations to the…

President Obama has invited African Leaders to join Leaders at the G-8 Summit at Camp David on May 19 for a discussion session on accelerating progress towards food security in…

On this World Press Freedom Day, the United States honors the role of a free press in creating sustainable democracies and prosperous societies. We pay special tribute to those journalists…

Rose Garden 5:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hola, hola! (Applause.) Gracias y bienvenidos. I am honored to welcome you to Cinco de Mayo at the White House. (Applause.) Even though…

President Obama called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel today from Air Force One to express his personal condolences on the death of his father, Benzion Netanyahu. In the call…

Today, Secretary Solis will join Mayor Nutter at Philadelphia’s City Hall to announce that the Administration has secured additional commitments from 95 companies and non-profits, three cities, two federal agencies…