Today, the President spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Morsi about the rocket attacks being launched from Gaza into Israel, and the escalating violence in Gaza.  The President reiterated to Prime Minister Netanyahu the United States’ support for Israel’s…

Today the President was able to continue returning messages of congratulations from his counterparts. In each call, he thanked his counterpart for their friendship and partnership thus far and expressed his desire to continue close cooperation moving ahead. The President…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Valerie E. Caproni, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Richard J. Holwell, resigned. Kenneth John Gonzales, of New Mexico, to be United…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Claire R. Kelly to serve on the United States Court of International Trade.   “I am honored to put forward this highly qualified candidate for the federal bench,” President Obama said.  “Ms. Kelly…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Valerie E. Caproni, Kenneth John Gonzales, Raymond P. Moore, Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell, Judge William L. Thomas, Judge Analisa Torres and Derrick Kahala Watson for District Court judgeships.   “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect…

Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement in response to the announcement that his deputy chief of staff, Alan Hoffman, is leaving his post this month: For more than a decade, Alan has been my trusted advisor.  As Chief…