We were saddened to learn of the passing of former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, who led West Germany during a pivotal period in the country’s history.  He was a firm, sure voice in a time of uncertainty and was widely…

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Beth F. Cobert, of California, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management for a term of four years, vice Katherine Archuleta, resigned.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Beth Cobert as Director of the Office of Personnel Management.  President Obama said, “Beth will bring tremendous depth and quality of experience to her role as Director of…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran and, pursuant to the International…

President Obama spoke today by phone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to review joint efforts on key areas of bilateral cooperation and to preview global issues ahead of the upcoming G-20 summit, East Asia Summit, and Paris Climate…

On December 9th, President Obama will welcome Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to the White House for a meeting. The President looks forward to discussing with President Rivlin a range of issues of common focus, including the unprecedented bilateral security cooperation…

Today, the Obama Administration will host the first-ever White House Summit on Next Generation High Schools. The event will highlight students, educators, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs who are reinventing the high school experience to better empower students to seize opportunities in…