The White House
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 11:57
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses a potential oil deal between Russia and Iran and Iran's behavior since signing of the nuclear deal.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 00:00
This morning President Obama spoke by phone with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto to discuss progress on the bilateral agenda the two leaders set when they met in May 2013.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 12:19
The new policy provides greater clarity and transparency with respect to U.S. goals for arms transfers and on the criteria used to make arms transfer decisions.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 12:15
Press Secretary Jay Carney address the nuclear deal with Iran, possible new sanctions against Iran, U.S. efforts on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, discussions with the Syrian opposition regarding the Geneva II meetings, conditions on aid to Egypt in the 2014 omnibus bill, and the Banghazi investigation.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 15:01
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the interim deal with Iran, the White House's position on new sanctions, the administration's work with Congress on Iran, President Biden's trip to Israel, PM Maliki's responsibility for the clashes in Anbar, the travel warning to Mexico, and U.S. aid to Egypt in the budget bill.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 06:39
The United States strongly supports the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediators, Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin and General Lazaro Sumbeiywo, to secure a cessation of hostilities and to resolve the conflict in South Sudan peacefully through talks being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This crisis must be ended swiftly through a negotiated settlement in order to prevent the escalation of a dangerous conflict that neither the people of South Sudan, the region or the international community can afford.
Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 11:41
Monday, President Obama made his annual determination regarding country eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2014. In addition to continuing the eligibility of the 39 current beneficiary countries, the President reinstated Mali’s eligibility for AGOA benefits. The Republic of Mali will be a beneficiary country under AGOA effective January 1, 2014. With the addition of Mali, 40 of the 49 potentially eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa are now eligible to receive benefits under AGOA in 2014.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 - 08:33
The United States remains deeply concerned by the fragile situation in South Sudan. We continue to urge President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar to take immediate steps to end the current conflict, and we welcome their agreement to send representatives to Addis Ababa for talks mediated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in the coming days.
Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 08:33
In my report to the Congress of December 19, 2013, I provided information on the deployment of U.S. forces to support the security of U.S. personnel and our Embassy in South Sudan. I am providing this additional report, consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), to help ensure that the Congress is kept fully informed on U.S. military activities in South Sudan.
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 09:49
Spokesperson Jay Carney discusses U.S.-Indian diplomatic relations, Iran's nuclear program and the conflict in Syria.