The President will welcome President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to the White House on Friday, July 22. This visit follows the two Presidents’ meeting during the North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa on June 29 as well as a…
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The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May to congratulate her on her new office. President Obama emphasized that the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom remains strong and…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David V. Brewer, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2019. (Reappointment) C. Peter Mahurin,…
On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Janette L. Dates – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Mary Ellen Barbera – Member, Board of…
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. Constance Smith Barker, of…
The Administration has consistently said that turning the tide of the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic requires real resources to help those Americans seeking treatment get the care that they need. We continue to believe this bill falls far short.…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Constance Smith Barker – Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to…
PRESS GAGGLE BY PRESS SECRETARY JOSH EARNEST Aboard Air Force One En Route Dallas, Texas 11:29 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. Welcome aboard Air Force One, making our way to Dallas, Texas, where the President will speak to…
Today the President and Vice President met in the Roosevelt Room with law enforcement leaders who represent chiefs, sheriffs and rank and file officers across the country. They thanked the leaders for their service and expressed condolences for their colleagues…
