Readout of the President’s Congressional Meetings
The President met separately with a group of Senate Democrats and House Democrats who supported trade legislation at the White House. He reiterated his commitment to working with leaders in…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez
This afternoon, Vice President Joe Biden hosted Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez at the White House. The Vice President emphasized the Obama Administration’s ongoing support for efforts by Central American…
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
As the new crescent moon brings in the holy month of Ramadan, Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those observing the month of fasting in the United…
Remarks by the President at Investiture Ceremony for Attorney General Loretta Lynch
Warner Theater 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. I was telling Loretta backstage, a little pomp and circumstance…
Remarks by the First Lady, the U.S. Delegation to the Milan Expo 2015 and Chef John Besh at a Let’s Move! Cooking Event
James Beard Restaurant Milan, Italy 3:33 P.M. CET MRS. OBAMA: How are you? CHILDREN: Good. MRS. OBAMA: Are you guys ready to cook with us? CHILDREN: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: I’m…
Remarks by the President at Congressional Picnic
South Lawn 6:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: How is everybody doing today? (Applause.) Well, I want to welcome everybody to the South Lawn. And usually, it’s broiling hot when we…
The United States and United Kingdom – Announcing New Partnership to Advance Girls Education Around the World
The two countries will launch a nearly $200 million partnership to continue their collective support for adolescent girls’ education—part of which will be directed to countries affected by conflict and…
FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Announces More Than $4 Billion in Private Sector Commitments and Executive Actions to Scale up Investment in Clean Energy Innovation
Over 250 Foundations and Family Offices Collaborate on Clean Energy Investing: The CREO Syndicate is launching today as a merger of the CREO Network and Cleantech Syndicate, bringing together over…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Yun Byung-Se
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met yesterday with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Yun Byung-Se at the White House. Ambassador Rice and Foreign Minister Yun affirmed their strong…
Joint Statement by the United States of America and the United Kingdom
The First Lady is currently in London. While in the U.K, the First Lady will meet with local students and discuss how the U.K. and the U.S. are working together…