White House Announces the Departure of Sam Kass
Today the White House announced the departure of Sam Kass, Executive Director of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative, the first-ever White House Senior Policy Advisor on Nutrition, and personal…
Statement by the President Report of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Throughout our history, the United States of America has done more than any other nation to stand up for freedom, democracy, and the inherent dignity and human rights of people…
Readout of the President’s Call with Polish Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz
President Obama spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz of Poland. The President affirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Poland, and thanked the Prime Minister for Poland’s…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of Belgium to Attend the World War II Battle of the Bulge 70th Anniversary Commemoration Events
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of Belgium to attend the World War II Battle of the Bulge 70th Anniversary Commemoration in…
Readout of the President’s Video Conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Today, the President spoke by video conference with President Ashraf Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Afghan Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah. The President commended President Ghani and…
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Detention and Interrogation Report – Via Conference Call
Via Conference Call 12:51 P.M. EST MS. MEEHAN: Thank you very much, everybody, for joining us today. This will be a background call on the Intelligence Committee’s release of this…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Judy Baar Topinka
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Judy was an institution in Illinois politics. Her public service spanned more than…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Roivas
Vice President Joe Biden met today with Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Roivas in the White House. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, the crisis in Ukraine, NATO’s Readiness Action Plan,…
Letter from the President — Six Month Consolidated War Powers Resolution Report
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 130
On Friday, December 12, 2014, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 130, which provides fiscal year 2015 appropriations for projects and activities of the Federal Government through Saturday, December…