Statement by the Press Secretary on Mexico’s Climate Announcement
The U.S. welcomes the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) submission by President Peña Nieto earlier today and applauds Mexico for being the first major emerging economy to formally submit its…
Letters from the President — Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION March 30, 2015 Dear Mr. Chairman: After having reviewed the recommendations proposed…
FACT SHEET: U.S. Reports its 2025 Emissions Target to the UNFCCC
State Department Submits President Obama’s Ambitious 2025 Target to Cut U.S. Climate Pollution by 26-28 Percent from 2005 Levels To view the INDC submission, click HERE. Building on the strong…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to South Sudan
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SOUTH SUDAN On April 3, 2014, by Executive Order 13664, I declared a national…
Letter — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to South Sudan
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior…
First Lady Michelle Obama Teams up with Pbs and Wgbh Boston to Launch Fourth Annual Nationwide Healthy Recipe Challenge
The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Invites Kids to Submit Healthy Lunch Recipes for a Chance to Win a Trip to Washington, D.C. and Attend the Kids’ “State Dinner” at the White…
Readout of the President’s Call with President al-Sisi of Egypt
President Obama spoke with Egyptian President Abdelfattah al-Sisi today regarding the U.S.-Egyptian military assistance relationship and regional developments, including in Libya and Yemen. President Obama informed President al-Sisi that he…
President Obama Grants Commutations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama granted commutations of sentence to the following 22 individuals: • Terry Andre Barnes – East Moline, IL Offense: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base;…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
President Obama spoke today with President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The President emphasized the importance of timely, credible, and peaceful elections that respect the…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven
Vice President Joe Biden met today with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to discuss bilateral relations; European and global security issues; cooperation on counterterrorism and countering violent extremism; energy and…