Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Samantha Power as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
I’m pleased that the Senate has confirmed Samantha Power as our next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by a strong, bipartisan majority. As one of our country’s leading foreign…
Joint Statement by the United States and Yemen
In their meeting today at the White House, President Barack Obama and President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen affirmed their desire to broaden and strengthen the U.S.-Yemen relationship. President…
Readout of the President’s call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu today to commend his leadership and courage in resuming final status negotiations with the Palestinians. The President underscored that while the parties have much…
Readout of the President’s call with Palestinian Authority President Abbas
President Obama called Palestinian Authority President Abbas to commend him for his leadership and courage in resuming final status negotiations with Israel. The President reaffirmed that the United States stands…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the United States Courts of Appeals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Michelle T. Friedland, Justice Nancy L. Moritz and John B. Owens for seats on the United States Courts of Appeals. “Michelle T.…
President Obama Nominates Four to Serve as U.S. Marshals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Gary L. Blankinship, Robert L. Hobbs, Amos Rojas Jr., and Peter C. Tobin to serve as U.S. Marshals. “These nominees have spent…
President Obama Nominates Six to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Christopher Reid Cooper, Daniel D. Crabtree, M. Douglas Harpool, Sheryl H. Lipman, Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., and Judge Edward G. Smith for…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Members of Congress on FISA Issues
This afternoon, President Obama invited a group of bipartisan members to discuss key programs under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The President requested this meeting to hear from some of…
President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Deborah Lee James as Secretary of the Air Force
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Deborah Lee James as Secretary of the Air Force. President Obama said, “Deborah’s strong record of public service and…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: J. Christopher Giancarlo – Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Michael P. O’Rielly…