The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo this morning that killed at least 25 people and injured scores of others. We send our deepest condolences to the family…
Category: Statement and Releases
The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack outside of Mogadishu, Somalia, which killed more than 50 people and injured more than 100. This weekend’s cowardly attacks are an attempt by terrorists to weaken Somalia as it works toward a…
On Saturday, December 10, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 2028, the “Further and Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017.”
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE December 10, 2016 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with section 4(a) of the Further Continuing and…
Since taking office, President Obama has worked to protect the Arctic’s natural and cultural resources and the communities that rely upon them through the use of science-based decision making, enhanced coordination of Federal Arctic management, efforts to combat illegal fishing,…
The Vice President met today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, where they discussed the importance of maintaining and expanding the world’s most comprehensive trade relationship. The two leaders underscored the breadth and depth of bilateral cooperation on a…
The Vice President met today with Masrour Barzani, Chancellor of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Security Council, on the margins of the Chancellor’s meeting with Deputy National Security Advisor Avril Haines. The Vice President commended Peshmerga and Iraqi forces for their…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House released a new capstone report with updates about projects launched and local progress made in response to the Administration’s Rethink Discipline efforts. Rethink Discipline was launched as part of President Barack Obama’s My…
Monday, December 12th Washington, DC * 11:30AM ET – Continuing a tradition dating back to Bess Truman, First Lady Michelle Obama will visit the Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC. This year Mrs. Obama will be joined by television…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with State Councilor Guo Shengkun of China to emphasize the importance of fully adhering to the U.S.-China cyber commitments from President Xi’s September 2015 State Visit. The meeting occurred following the conclusion…
