Category: Oct 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:          Hester Maria Peirce – Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Hester Maria Peirce, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission Hester Maria…

The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau of Canada to congratulate him on the Liberal Party’s victory in the October 19 elections.  The two leaders agreed on the importance of deepening the already strong United States-Canada relationship and committed to strengthening the countries’ joint efforts to promote trade, combat terrorism, and…

South Lawn 7:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Yay!  (Applause.)  Everybody, have a seat.  Welcome to the White House.  I love Astronomy Night.  (Applause.)  And we’ve got a very clear night to enjoy Astronomy Night.  This is some of the most fun that I have on this job.  They never let me tinker…

The First Lady’s Reach Higher initiative brings together over 20 social media, business, and nonprofit partners to help launch Better Make Room, a campaign squarely directed at Generation Z (14-19 year olds) The First Lady launched her Reach Higher initiative to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their…

Today, the White House will announce new commitments from companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. With this announcement, 81 companies will have signed the American Business Act on Climate Pledge to demonstrate their support for action on climate change and the conclusion of a climate change agreement…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will host the second-ever White House Astronomy Night and highlight the importance of inspiring more girls and boys with the wonder of science and space. The event will bring together students, teachers, astronomers, engineers, scientists, and space enthusiasts for an evening of stargazing – a cherished hands-on learning activity,…

President Obama will host Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan at the White House on Thursday, October 22.  The visit will highlight the enduring nature of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and provide an opportunity to strengthen our cooperation on issues of mutual concern, including economic growth, trade and investment, clean energy,  global health, climate change, nuclear…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, November 5, President Obama will host the 2015 White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington, DC. The conference will provide leaders from the 567 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with high-level federal government officials and members of the White House Council on Native American Affairs. Each federally…

East Room In case you missed it – FACT SHEET: The First Lady Announces #BetterMakeRoom Campaign  #BetterMakeRoom on the White House South Drive By Students from Washington DC’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts 11:24 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thanks, guys.  (Applause.)  Thank you all.  (Applause.)  Good morning.  Rest yourselves. Welcome to the White House!…

Roosevelt Room 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I just had the opportunity to meet with CEOs from across the country who are acting on climate change. Historically, when you start talking about an issue like climate change, the perception is that this is an environmental issue, it’s for tree huggers, and that hard-headed businesspeople…