Statement by the President
I applaud the Democrats and Republicans who came together this morning to pass a responsible, long-term budget agreement that reflects our values, grows our economy and creates jobs. This agreement…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi of Iraq
President Obama today spoke by phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and underscore the United States’ enduring support for Iraq…
Press Call on the First Lady’s Upcoming Travel to Qatar and Jordan
Via Conference Call 2:21 P.M. EDT MS. ROSHOLM: Hi, I’m Joanna. I’m the First Lady’s Press Secretary, and I want to thank you all for joining this on-the-record call today…
MENSAJE SEMANAL: Es Hora de Reformar Nuestro Sistema de Justicia Penal
WASHINGTON, DC- En su mensaje semanal, el presidente habló sobre la necesidad de una reforma significativa de la justicia penal en los Estados Unidos. Estados Unidos enfrenta un ciclo de…
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Message to the Congress — Notification to the Congress on AGOA Program Change
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 506A(a)(3)(B) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, as amended (AGOA) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)(B)), I am providing notification of…
Readout of Roundtable with Human Rights Advocates and Legal Experts on Counterterrorism Transparency
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco and Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor Avril D. Haines met yesterday with human rights…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3819
On Thursday, October 29, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 3819, the “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015,” which (1) extends through November 20, 2015, authority and funding for…
Readout of the President’s Call With Amir Tamim bin Hamad al Thani of Qatar
President Obama spoke today by phone with Amir Tamim bin Hamad al Thani of Qatar. Regarding the situation in Syria, they reaffirmed the importance of close cooperation to establish the…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the U.S. Delegation for the Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will promote U.S. climate and environmental goals by leading the U.S. delegation to the Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, which will take place…