Category: Apr2015

TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to its ratification, the Protocol to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone…

Today, the President submitted the Protocol to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent to ratification. This is the…

Following her swearing-in this afternoon, President Obama met with Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the White House to welcome her to the team and reiterate that he looks forward to…

Friday, May 1, 2015 Detroit, MI * 12:15 PM ET – As part of her Reach Higher initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at Detroit’s first-ever citywide College Signing…

The American people express deep condolences for the lives lost in today’s earthquake. The earthquake and subsequent landslides caused widespread damage and loss of life in Nepal, India and Bangladesh.…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President laid out why new, high-standards trade agreements are important for our economy, our businesses, our workers, and our values. These new…

The Washington Hilton Hotel Washington, D.C. 10:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. Welcome to the White House Correspondents Dinner –- the night when Washington celebrates itself. (Laughter.) Somebody’s…

The Vice President met this morning with former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and independence, as well as the…

ON-THE-RECORD CONFERENCE CALL BY DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, BEN RHODES DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, CAROLINE ATKINSON AND NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR ASIAN AFFAIRS, EVAN…

Today, National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri to discuss a wide range of regional issues. Ambassador Rice thanked the former Prime Minister…