NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO NORTH KOREA On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order 13466, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) 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 publishes…

This afternoon, the President called head coach Erik Spoelstra to congratulate the Miami Heat on their second consecutive NBA championship.  On the call, the President noted the Heat’s relentless determination in what was an historic season for the team and…

Via Conference Call 3:35 P.M. EDT MR. RHODES:  Thanks, everybody, for joining the call here.  We wanted to give you an overview of the President’s upcoming trip to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.  We have on the call also Grant…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James Donato, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice James Ware, retired. Beth Labson Freeman, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District…

54 Kids to Attend “State Dinner” at White House on July 9 To Celebrate Nutritious, Delicious Lunchtime Dishes     Washington, DC – First Lady Michelle Obama, Epicurious, the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture today announced the…

Vice President Biden spoke yesterday with Haitian President Michel Martelly, continuing their dialogue at the recent meeting of Caribbean leaders in Trinidad and Tobago and furthering the enduring relationship between the United States and Haiti. The Vice President reiterated the…

  NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE DISPOSITION OF RUSSIAN HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM  On June 25, 2012, by Executive Order 13617, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the…

 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…

On World Refugee Day, the United States stands with the more than 45 million people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and political violence. This year, I want especially to thank countries…