Japan and the United States reaffirm our commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons and to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). We commit to work together for a successful Review Conference in New York…

The United States and Japan have built a strategic partnership that encompasses a wide range of shared global priorities.  Today the partnership is a fitting reflection of the common interests, capabilities and values of our two countries as we work…

Today the United States and Japan honor a partnership that for seven decades has made enduring contributions to global peace, security, and prosperity.  In this year which marks 70 years since the end of World War II, the relationship between…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Vice Admiral Peter V. Neffenger as Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration at the Department of Homeland Security. President Obama said, “The talent and expertise Vice Admiral…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Peter V. Neffenger, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, vice John S. Pistole, resigned.

Expected Attendees at Tonight’s Japan State Dinner Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s Japan State Dinner. Additional details about the State Dinner are available HERE. THE PRESIDENT and MRS. OBAMA HIS EXCELLENCY SHINZO ABE, PRIME MINISTER OF…

The President today declared a disaster under the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended, due to Typhoon Maysak during the period of…