Today, the White House is proud to announce the inaugural class of Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows. President Obama launched YLAI last year to expand opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs and civil society innovators in Latin America and…
Archive: August 29, 2016
For over forty years, Juan Gabriel brought his beloved Mexican music to millions, transcending borders and generations. To so many Mexican-Americans, Mexicans and people all over the world, his music sounds like home. With his romantic lyrics, passionate performances and…
The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the army recruitment center in Aden today, which has killed scores and left more wounded. We offer our sincere condolences to the families and other loved ones of those killed, just as our thoughts…
Less than a year ago, in response to an historic global refugee crisis, involving millions of Syrians in flight from violence and conflict, President Obama directed his Administration to increase the number of Syrian refugees provided safe haven in the…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room **Please see below for corrections, marked with asterisks. 1:40 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. Happy Monday. As advertised, I am joined by several members of the…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room **Please see below for corrections, marked with asterisks. 1:40 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. Happy Monday. As advertised, I am joined by several members of the…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE August 30, 2016 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d),…
