PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESS SECRETARY JOSH EARNEST AND SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR THE GLOBAL COALITION TO COUNTER ISIL, BRETT MCGURK James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:00 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Tuesday. As advertised, I’m going…
Archive: December 13, 2016
The United States congratulates Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni of Italy and the new Italian Government on their swearing-in. Italy is one of our closest and strongest allies and an indispensable partner in promoting democratic ideals and fostering international cooperation across…
The President today assembled his National Security Council for a periodic update on progress the United States and our 68-member Global Coalition have achieved toward degrading and destroying ISIL in both Iraq and Syria. As part of our effort to…
Thursday, December 15th The White House * 2:15PM ET – First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver remarks at the White House screening of the film Hidden Figures. This event, featuring cast members Kevin Costner, Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae, and…
On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 34, the “21st Century Cures Act,” which modifies current medical research and drug development and delivery processes; to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health and a number of other…
Vice President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic. The Vice President and Prime Minister Plenkovic discussed the importance of the Euro-Atlantic integration of all countries in the Western Balkans. The leaders agreed that progress toward…
“So whatever or whoever inspired you to join public service; whether you’re a young person who just signed up because you want to make a difference, or a career employee who has dedicated your life to that pursuit – I…
South Court Auditorium 2:54 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, it’s a lousy club, but I’m proud of you. We’re all proud of you. Mr. President, my Senate colleagues, all the members of Congress who are here and…
South Court Auditorium 2:54 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, it’s a lousy club, but I’m proud of you. We’re all proud of you. Mr. President, my Senate colleagues, all the members of Congress who are here and…
PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESS SECRETARY JOSH EARNEST AND SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR THE GLOBAL COALITION TO COUNTER ISIL, BRETT MCGURK James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:00 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Tuesday. As advertised, I’m going…
