DEATH OF ANTONIN SCALIA – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the United States, I hereby order, by…
Archive: February 12, 2016
Aboard Air Force One En Route Palm Springs, California 11:06 A.M. PST MR. SCHULTZ: Good morning, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One. As you probably have seen, today President Obama designated three new national monuments in the California desert,…
On Friday, President Obama will designate three new national monuments in the California desert, encompassing nearly 1.8 million acres of America’s public lands. Building on the Administration’s commitment to protect our land and water for future generations, today’s designations will…
WASHINGTON – The President and First Lady announced today that the South Lawn of the White House will be opened up for children 13 years and younger and their families on Monday, March 28th for the 2016 White House Easter…
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that nearly 13 million Americans selected a 2016 Marketplace plan during the third open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act. This year’s successful open enrollment builds on recent…
Vice President Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to follow up on their February 11 phone call. The two leaders agreed on the importance of unity among Ukrainian political forces to quickly pass reforms in line with the…
Engagement with Southeast Asia, a strategically important, economically dynamic region at the heart of the Asia-Pacific, is a central pillar of the U.S. Rebalance to Asia. Sitting astride some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, Association of Southeast Asian…
Earlier today, the Vice President spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. The two leaders discussed events in the region, including our cooperation to counter ISIL and ongoing efforts to negotiate a political solution to the conflict in…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Christine Ann Elder – Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia, Department of State Elizabeth Holzhall Richard – Ambassador to the Lebanese…
Private Residence Los Angeles, California 8:38 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me begin by thanking Sam and Leah. I’ve come to a lot of events in California, and all across the country, and I’ve decided I want to buy…
