Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Salim al-Jabouri
This afternoon, Vice President Biden called Salim al-Jabouri to congratulate him on his selection as the next Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives. The Vice President and Speaker agreed…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
The President spoke today with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the situation in Ukraine, the ongoing P5+1 talks with Iran in Vienna, and U.S.-German bilateral relations. On Ukraine, the…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about the situation in eastern Ukraine. The leaders discussed Russia’s ongoing support for the separatists and apparent escalation of…
Remarks by The President at the Annual Iftar Dinner, July 14, 2014
East Room 9:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening everyone and welcome to the White House. Every year, our Iftar is a chance to join in fellowship with friends, old…
White House Report: Economic Analysis of Transportation Infrastructure Investment
The White House today released a new report from the Council of Economic Advisers and National Economic Council on the long-term economic benefits of transportation investment and why conditions in…
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Craig B. Allen, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
ADVISORY: President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON – In the afternoon of July 21, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Ryan M. Pitts, a former active duty Army Staff Sergeant, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah
Vice President Biden welcomed Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah at the White House today. The Vice President and Minister of State discussed regional issues,…
Expected Attendees at the White House Iftar Dinner
This evening, the President will continue a White House tradition of hosting an Iftar celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room. This is the sixth Iftar hosted by the President.…