The United States strongly condemns today’s horrific terrorist attacks in Yemen that reportedly killed over 130 people and left hundreds of others wounded.  We express our condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.  This unconscionable attack on…

President Obama spoke by phone today with President Francois Hollande of France to discuss the P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran and the situation in Ukraine.  The Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to achieving  a long term comprehensive deal that fully and…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to my constitutional authority and as contemplated by section 446 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act as amended in 1989, I am transmitting the District of Columbia’s fiscal…

In 1943, a supermarket worker in Dallas named Lucy Coffey left behind her home and her job to answer her country’s call.  In her two years with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, Sergeant Coffey served throughout the Pacific theater with…

On Friday, March 20, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 1213, the “Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015,” which provides an additional two-year term to certain members of the Board of Directors of the Office…

The spirit of family is deeply woven into all of the rich cultural traditions of the Nowruz holiday.  It is a time for reuniting and rejoicing with loved ones and sharing hopes for the new year.  Today, as families across…

AFI and SAG-AFTRA Answer the President’s Call to Service and Pledge to Work Toward One Million Hours of Mentorship in Support of the Next Generation of Storytellers Washington, DC – Today President Obama will host the second-annual White House Student Film…