Readout of Consultative Meeting with Congressional Leaders on National Security Issues
This morning, President Obama invited bicameral congressional leaders and the Chairs and Ranking Members of national security committees to the White House to consult with them about ongoing U.S. efforts…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Allison Dale Burroughs and Amit Priyavadan Mehta to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Andrew LaMont Eanes – Deputy Commissioner of Social Security, Social Security…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Allison Dale Burroughs, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, vice Rya W. Zobel, retired. Amit Priyavadan Mehta, of…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Manson K. Brown, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Kathryn D. Sullivan, resigned. Carmen Amalia Corrales, of New…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the Organization of American States, with…
Readout of Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Benjamin Rhodes’ Meeting with Iraqi Chaldean and Assyrian Community Leaders
Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin Rhodes today met with Iraqi Chaldean and Assyrian community leaders to discuss the security situation in Iraq and its effect on Christian and other minority…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The Vice President spoke this afternoon with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The Vice President welcomed Japan’s new policy on collective self-defense, which the two leaders agreed will enhance the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Humanitarian Ceasefire Announcement in Gaza
The United States strongly supports the humanitarian ceasefire announced in Gaza this evening. We urge all parties to act with restraint until this humanitarian ceasefire begins at 8:00 a.m. local…
Remarks by the President at the Signing of Fair Pay and Safe Workplace Executive Order
South Court Auditorium 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody, hello! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. The executive order I’ll…