I join President Obama in strongly condemning today’s targeted attack on law enforcement in Baton Rouge that killed three police officers and wounded three others. It’s despicable. It’s cowardly. And it’s an attack on our very way of life and…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President this morning received an update from his national security and broader foreign policy team on the situation in Turkey. The President’s advisors apprised him of the most recent developments on the ground, and the President reiterated the United…
Melbourne, A.U. – Today, Vice President Joe Biden announced the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) that will make available an unprecedented international dataset to advance cancer research and care. An MOU between the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at…
Twenty-first century businesses need 21st century infrastructure—modern ports, and stronger bridges, faster trains and the fastest Internet…I intend to protect a free and open Internet, extend its reach to every classroom, and every community, and help folks build the fastest…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 11-13, 2016.…
President Obama spoke today by phone with President Francois Hollande of France to offer his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the American people to the people of France on yesterday’s horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France. The President noted that…
On Friday, July 15, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 636, the “FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016,” which extends authorization for Federal Aviation Administration programs and related revenue authorities through September 30, 2017; H.R. 3766, the…
The President spoke tonight by phone with Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss the events in Turkey. The President and Secretary agreed that all parties in Turkey should support the democratically-elected Government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any…
Today marks one year since the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal—known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—by representatives of the United States, Iran, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Russia, and the European Union. Over the last…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Pete Mahurin – Member, Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority Michael McWherter – Member, Board of Directors of the…
