We are aware of reports from international aid organizations that all remaining hospitals in Eastern Aleppo — as well as a number of first responder staging locations — have been destroyed in attacks conducted by forces loyal to the…
Category: Statement and Releases
Today, during a town hall with 1000 young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean, President Obama will announce a series of investments and new programs in support of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) which was launched in 2015. Through YLAI,…
The President met today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru. The two leaders highlighted the depth and breadth of the bilateral relationship and the two countries’ shared values of open markets, inclusive economic growth, responsible stewardship of the…
President Obama met in Berlin this morning with Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande, Prime Minister Renzi, President Rajoy, and Prime Minister May to discuss common challenges facing the transatlantic community. The leaders agreed on the necessity of working collectively to move…
Through President Obama’s Clean Energy Savings for All Initiative and beyond, we are making progress opening up opportunities for all American’s to go solar and retrofit their homes and businesses to be more energy efficient. Since President Obama took office, the amount of…
“We’re continuing our leadership of the global effort against corruption, by building on legislation that now requires oil, gas, and mining companies to disclose the payments that foreign governments demand of them. Today, I can announce that the United States…
On Monday, November 21, at 1:30 PM ET, as part of her Joining Forces initiative, Dr. Jill Biden, joined by General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, Founder and President of Give an…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jeffrey R. Moreland – Director, AMTRAK Board of Directors President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Seth Harris – Director, AMTRAK Board of Directors Rachel A. Meidl – Member, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Michael P.…
Germany is one of the United States’ closest and strongest allies. Our engagement with Germany spans the breadth of international relations, and is rooted in friendship, our close trading relationship, and our common values. German-American cooperation on international political, economic,…
