Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The two leaders discussed ongoing U.S. security assistance for Ukraine, Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts, energy security, and the urgency of seeking justice in the Malaysia Airlines MH-17 tragedy. The Vice President…
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President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, California Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, will lead the delegation and deliver brief remarks to…
The Vice President spoke with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala today regarding the July 28-31 meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade ministers in Maui, Hawaii. The Vice President and President Humala agreed to work together to conclude a high-standards agreement that…
1. Do you find yourself being more ambitious about your designs to help young people now more than any other point in your life and why? I’ve always said that the role of First Lady comes with this big bright…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Richard Howorth – Member, Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority Harry K. Thomas, Jr. – Ambassador to the Republic of…
East Room 11:10 A.M. EDT MR. JENKINS: Guys, welcome to the White House! Make some noise! (Applause.) I still get excited — every time I sit next to the First Lady, I still get excited. I see your phones out.…
Dr. Jill Biden is traveling to Luang Prabang, Laos and Okinawa, Japan for her final stops on a four-country visit to Asia. Throughout the trip, Dr. Biden has engaged government and civil society partners on issues related to economic empowerment…
The President today participated in a video conference with President Ashraf Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah. The President commended the progress made since the leaders met in Washington in March, including on…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm on June 23, 2015. Federal funding is…
On November 20, 2014, President Obama took action within his authority to reform our broken immigration system. The President announced a package of administrative actions to enhance border security; prioritize the deportation of immigrants who are enforcement priorities; and modernize…
