FACT SHEET: Safeguarding American Consumers & Families
Today, President Obama will build on the steps he has taken to protect American companies, consumers, and infrastructure from cyber threats, while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties. These actions have…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco’s Meeting with Ambassador Gerard Araud of France
Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco met with Ambassador Gerard Araud of France at the White House to discuss ongoing U.S.-French cooperation in the…
SECURING CYBERSPACE – President Obama Announces New Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and Other Cybersecurity Efforts
“In this interconnected, digital world, there are going to be opportunities for hackers to engage in cyber assaults both in the private sector and the public sector. Now, our first…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Members of the Congressional Leadership
This morning, the President and the Vice President hosted the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress in the Cabinet Room. The leaders discussed a wide range of issues, and the President…
Statement by the President on the Departure of Mike Boots
I want to thank Mike Boots for his service to the American people over the past six years, including his tenure as one of my top environmental advisors. It is…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mario Cordero, of California, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2019. (Reappointment) Daniel R. Elliott, III, of Ohio, to…
FACT SHEET: Broadband That Works: Promoting Competition & Local Choice In Next-Generation Connectivity
Last November, the President outlined his plan to keep the Internet open to new competition and innovation by safeguarding net neutrality — which will help ensure no one company can…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk regarding the situation in eastern Ukraine, additional U.S. financial assistance for Ukraine, and efforts to promote the Minsk…
Vice President Biden to Host Caribbean Energy Security Summit
Vice President Biden will host the first ever Caribbean Energy Security Summit in Washington, DC on January 26, 2015. The Vice President looks forward to welcoming Caribbean leaders and representatives…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke today by phone about recent developments in the P5+1 negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program and Israeli-Palestinian relations following the Palestinian application…