Tomorrow, ahead of the first-ever United State of Women Summit, the Obama administration, private-sector companies, foundations and organizations are announcing $50 million in commitments, along with new policies, tools and partnerships that will continue to expand opportunity for women and…
Category: Statement and Releases
The President was briefed this morning by Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, on the tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims. The…
The Vice President was briefed this morning by his national security advisor on the heinous attack that took place overnight at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Vice President Biden offered his prayers for all those killed and injured in the…
Last night, at least fifty innocent people gathering to celebrate love and life were brutally killed in an act of pure hate and unspeakable terror. Scores of others were injured in the attack. They were our brothers and our sisters;…
WASHINGTON, DC — En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente Obama hablo sobre la crisis económica devastadora que está afectando a 3.5 millones de estadounidenses en Puerto Rico. Hoy, la isla está gastando cerca de un tercio de sus ingresos de…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on May 26, 2016, and continuing.…
Dr. Jill Biden is traveling to Paris, France to advance girls’ education and continued opportunities for the economic empowerment of women around the world. While in Paris, Dr. Biden will deliver remarks at an Iftar dinner, the traditional breaking of…
Today at the White House, Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Muñoz and Education Secretary John King will host 15 higher education public and private institutions from across the country who are standing with the Obama Administration as founding partners in…
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Please see below for an agenda and speakers for the upcoming United State of Women Summit. A full list of speakers is available HERE. Visit www.theunitedstateofwomen.org more information and…
Tuesday, June 14th Washington, DC * 5:00PM ET – As part of The White House’s The United State of Women Summit, First Lady Michelle Obama will join Oprah Winfrey for a conversation about Trailblazing the Path for the Next Generation of Women. The conversation will…
