BRIEFING ROOM

The White House provides timely and accurate information about the President's latest events and public statements. Here you'll find photos, video, and blogs, as well as proclamations, executive orders, and press releases.

THE BLOG

Poetry, Music and Spoken Word

Tonight, the President and the First Lady will host an evening celebrating poetry, music and the spoken word. Watch it at 7:00 pm at WhiteHouse.gov/live.
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TUE, MAY 12, 4:31 PM EST

OMB Director Orszag Corrects the Record on the OMB & EPA

OMB Director Peter Orszag "clears the air" on some misconceptions in the media today.

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TUE, MAY 12, 3:41 PM EST

Addressing Health Care Costs From All Angles

The President holds a meeting with five employers, a state health department, and a union to discuss innovative ideas that are being implemented in the workplace to improve the health of workers and reduce the rising rate of health care spending.

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MON, MAY 11, 6:41 PM EST

A Few Laughs

The President cracks jokes about the press corps, his Administration, his critics, and himself at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Includes video.

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MON, MAY 11, 3:39 PM EST

Meet the Office of Public Engagement – and the Citizen’s Briefing Book

The President announces that the Office of Public Liaison has a new name and a new mission, one captured in the spirit of the Citizen's Briefing Book.

Includes video.

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