TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President…

President Obama called Egyptian President Abdelfattah al-Sisi today to congratulate him on his inauguration and to convey his commitment to working together to advance the shared interests of both countries.  The President reiterated the United States’ continuing support for the…

The people of the United States join me in offering Reuven Rivlin congratulations on his election as the next President of the State of Israel.  Over more than six decades, the United States and Israel have developed a unique relationship…

President Obama declared 2014 a year of action – vowing to use the power of his pen and phone to help ensure that hardworking Americans have the opportunity to succeed. And this week will be no different. With a focus…

This morning in the Oval Office, the President met with nurses from across the country to discuss commonsense immigration reform. The President underscored his commitment to passing commonsense immigration reform and highlighted the importance of this issue to nurses and…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic. Cary Douglas Pugh, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States…

Today, as part of the Western Governors Association annual meeting, President Obama met with a bipartisan group of western Governors via video-teleconference to discuss wildfire season and associated preparedness efforts. The conversation was a continuation of the dialogue the President…

President Obama is committed to ensuring that his Administration is doing everything it can to help the farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and communities being impacted by wildfires, droughts, and other impacts of our changing climate. Today, President Obama participated in…

On Monday, June 9, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 724, which removes the requirement that auto dealers provide a purchaser of a new light-duty motor vehicle a written certification that the vehicle meets Clean Air Act emission standards;…

The United States is a strong supporter of Georgia’s democratic and economic development, as well as of its efforts to enhance security and resist external pressure. In support of these objectives, Vice President Joe Biden announced in his meeting with…