The Vice President met with Taoiseach of Ireland Enda Kenny in Dublin today. The leaders discussed the strong cultural, personal, and economic connections between the two nations. The leaders reiterated strong support for the United Kingdom’s continued membership in the…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, July 18, 2016, President Barack Obama will award Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles Kettles, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry.    Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kettles will receive the Medal of Honor for his…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO NORTH KOREA On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order 13466, the President declared a national emergency with respect to North Korea pursuant to the…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE WESTERN BALKANS On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans, pursuant…

The First Lady launched her official Snapchat account today to encourage students in the US to follow her trip– follow her at MichelleObama To give young people everywhere a fun way to follow her trip, learn about the more than…

This week, the Obama Administration will be highlighting America’s capacity for creativity and invention and how our innovative progress over the last seven and a half years has helped continue to make our economy the strongest and most durable in…

Today, the American Bar Association gave its highest possible rating to Chief Judge Merrick Garland, assessing him as unanimously well-qualified and affirming he has the experience and character to serve on the United States Supreme Court. The ABA, one of…

“We’ll restore science to its rightful place.” President Obama’s Inaugural Address, 2009 On January 20, 2009, President Obama issued a simple and powerful pledge: to restore science to its rightful place. Coming into office, the President was committed to reinvigorating…