Obama approves of Biden’s 2016 Presidential Bid, Vice-President Still Undecided
President Joe Biden has received Obama’s approval to run for the 2016 Presidency as the latter leaves office after two terms. Of course, this depends on whether Biden chooses to…
President Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea
President Obama will welcome President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea to the White House on October 16. President Park’s visit, her second to Washington since taking office, will…
Statement by the President
Michelle and I send our best wishes to President Carter for a fast and full recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rosalynn and the entire Carter family as they…
Obama Will Send a Maximum of 450 Troops To Iraq, Mission Objectives Are Clear
In an effort to deal with the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq, President Obama will send upto a maximum of 450 troops according to government officials. In explaining…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit
Two years ago, in Berlin, the President formally announced his plan to host a fourth and final Nuclear Security Summit in 2016. The Summit will be held March 31-April 1,…
Obama Administration to Set Up Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Silicon Valley, $171 Million Will Be Invested
The Obama administration will announce the setting up of a new flexible hybrid electronics manufacturing innovation hub in Silicon Valley. This is the first time that such an organization will…
Obama’s EPA Rules Blocked by North Dakota Federal Judge, 13 States Sue
In an effort to enforce clean water rules, President Obama passed a law that gives EPA authority to claim land that contains rivers and ditches. In response, 13 states have…
President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists for the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and ordered federal aid to supplement the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s efforts…
Readout of Calls between National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco and Afghan National Security Advisor Hanif
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice spoke today with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, and, separately, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco spoke with Afghan…