As we look back on the past eight years, President Obama asked each member of his Cabinet to write an Exit Memo on the progress we’ve made, their vision for the country’s future, and the work that remains in order…
Archive: January 5, 2017
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:24 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Don’t all answer at once. (Laughter.) Q Good afternoon. MR. EARNEST: I do not have comments at the top, so we can go straight to your…
Vice President Joe Biden called Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today to express gratitude for his leadership and friendship over the last several years. Both leaders praised the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, which serves to increase stability, prosperity, and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Barbara Jenkins – Member, Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz – Member, Board of Directors…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mary Ellen Barbera, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2018, vice Jonathan Lippman, term expired. David V. Brewer, of…
In case you missed it: The First Lady will appear on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon next Wednesday, January 11th. View NBC’s release HERE. Friday, January 6th *Reminder to RSVP* The White House * 11:00 AM ET – First…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Ghana to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo on January 7, 2017 in Accra, Ghana. The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs,…
Since the beginning of this Administration, the President and Vice President have made it a priority to root out sexual misconduct wherever it exists, especially on our nation’s college campuses. Students have played a significant role in carrying out the…
In case you missed it: The First Lady will appear on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon next Wednesday, January 11th. View NBC’s release HERE. Friday, January 6th *Reminder to RSVP* The White House * 11:00 AM ET – First…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:24 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Don’t all answer at once. (Laughter.) Q Good afternoon. MR. EARNEST: I do not have comments at the top, so we can go straight to your…
