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Category: Statement and Releases

The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the agreement among the P5+1, the European Union, and Iran on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding Iran’s nuclear program. He noted that the…

Via Telephone ** Please see below for an addendum, marked with an asterisk. 8:45 A.M. EDT MR. PRICE:  Good morning, everyone, and thanks for hopping on today’s call.  We wanted to pull this call together to discuss the Joint Comprehensive…

The President spoke today with Crown Prince Mohammed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The President shared details of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding Iran’s nuclear program agreed to among the P5+1, the…

The President spoke today with King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia. The President offered his personal condolences over the passing of Prince Saud al-Faisal. He shared details of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding Iran’s nuclear program…

Empowering All Americans as We Age Today, the President will host the White House Conference on Aging, which focuses on the issues facing Americans as they plan for retirement, care for older loved ones, and work to improve our quality…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama granted commutations of sentence to 46 individuals. •    Jerry Allen Bailey – Charlotte, NC Offense: Conspiracy to violate narcotics laws (crack) (Western District of North Carolina) Sentence: 360 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Anthony Rosario Coscia, of New Jersey, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years.  (Reappointment) Matthew Rhett Jeppson, of Florida, to be Director of the Mint for…

President Obama dropped by a meeting today between Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk of Ukraine.  President Obama and Vice President Biden both expressed unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and underscored the U.S. commitment to…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 18…

Administration Designates an additional 12 Communities to Receive Federal Support for Local Plans through the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Manufacturing helped build the American middle class and fuel the world’s most innovative economy—and it’s doing so again today.  After…