Obama to Decide Next Course of Action in Ukraine, Kerry Reveals
The United States is in discussion with its European allies as to whether it should impose harsher sanctions on Russia, given the conflict it is embroiled in in Eastern Ukraine.…
President likely to veto Republican legislation on Keystone oil pipeline
President Obama is likely to stop an attempt by Republicans to construct the Keystone oil pipeline and in doing so, will open the veto era of the presidency. James Thurber,…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil
The Vice President met with President Dilma Rousseff today on the margins of her inauguration. He congratulated her on behalf of President Obama and underscored the strategic importance of the…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Mario Cuomo
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo. An Italian Catholic kid from Queens, born to immigrant parents, Mario paired his…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Executive Order Entitled “Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea”
Today, the President issued an Executive Order (E.O.) authorizing additional sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This E.O. is a response to the Government of North Korea’s ongoing…
Letter — Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order…
Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Mario Cuomo
Jill and I were saddened to hear of the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. He was one of the most principled and courageous public servants I have ever known.…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Edward Brooke
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Edward Brooke. Senator Brooke led an extraordinary life of public service, including his time in the U.S.…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Stuart Scott
I will miss Stuart Scott. Twenty years ago, Stu helped usher in a new way to talk about our favorite teams and the day’s best plays. For much of those…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Caid Essebsi of Tunisia
President Obama called President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia today to congratulate him on his victory in Tunisia’s first presidential election under its new constitution. The President commended Tunisians for…