National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China at the White House.  Ambassador Rice underscored the U.S. interest in closer coordination and cooperation between the U.S. and China on regional and global issues,…

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 storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of August…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Dean C. Garfield – Member, Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations Harold McGraw III – Member, Advisory Committee for Trade…

Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco met at the White House today with the Netherlands Minister for Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten and National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism Dick Schoof.  In this meeting,…

New Competition will Showcase Local and Tribal Governments Taking Action to Cut Carbon Pollution and Build Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change The impacts of climate change are not just an issue for future generations—they are already being felt…