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Reflecting on the National Security Council's Greatest Asset: Its People

How we shaped the NSC to meet short and long term national security imperatives.
January 17, 2017 at 8:20 AM ET by Ambassador Susan Rice

Obama Administration Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

How the Obama Administration has taken action with public and private partners to end human trafficking.
January 13, 2017 at 2:49 PM ET by Amy Pope

Promoting Responsible Business Across the Globe

The United States is making human rights and fighting corruption a national and economic security priority.
December 19, 2016 at 6:29 PM ET by Wally Adeyemo

Fighting Terrorism with American Values

Today the Administration released a report showing how we’ve applied the rule of law to and increased transparency to keep Americans safe.
December 5, 2016 at 7:21 PM ET by Neil Eggleston and Avril Haines

Partnering with Mexico to Combat Crime and Secure Our Borders

A shared strategy to combat crime and secure our borders.
November 7, 2016 at 4:03 PM ET by Amy Pope

Moving the Global Health Security Agenda Forward

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order to build on the progress we've made through the Global Health Security Agenda.
November 4, 2016 at 7:32 PM ET by Amy Pope

The Lights Are Turning on in Africa

The U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation is helping to power Africa.
November 3, 2016 at 5:08 PM ET by Dana J. Hyde

Designing for a Resilient Future

Today, federal agencies are taking action to support students, educators, and professionals prepare for the impacts of climate change.
October 31, 2016 at 4:50 PM ET by Amy Pope

Working Together Toward a Stable and Prosperous Northern Triangle

The United States is working with our Northern Triangle partners – El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras – toward a secure, stable, and prosperous future.
October 20, 2016 at 4:06 PM ET by Amy Pope

The Promise of Peacekeeping

The United States is committed to do our part to improve United Nations peacekeeping operations.
October 17, 2016 at 12:56 PM ET by Stephen Pomper

Global Food Security Strategy to “Help Make Hunger History”

The United States is building on momentum and leading the way to help make hunger history.
October 13, 2016 at 4:59 PM ET by Mary Beth Goodman

Building a National Security Workforce That Fully Reflects America

Today, President Obama released a Memorandum to promote diversity in the national security workforce. This is why that makes us safer and stronger.
October 5, 2016 at 9:25 AM ET by Ambassador Susan Rice

Partnership with Canada – Beyond the Border

The United States and Canada are working together to keep our borders safe and expand our economic partnership. Here's how:
September 29, 2016 at 11:58 AM ET by Amy Pope

Global Economic Growth and Steel Excess Capacity

In response to the impact of global excess steel capacity, the Obama Administration is deploying a two part strategy.
September 14, 2016 at 11:45 AM ET by Adewale Adeyemo

Announcing the First Federal Chief Information Security Officer

Today the Administration is announcing the first Chief Information Security Officer to drive cybersecurity policy, planning, and implementation across the Government.
September 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM ET by TONY SCOTT, J. MICHAEL DANIEL

The Stark Contrasts and Start of Progress in Post-Ebola Nations

How investment can provide critical growth in countries recently affected by Ebola.
August 24, 2016 at 3:04 PM ET by Elizabeth Littlefield

Getting smart about how we finance disaster resilience

Today, the White House highlighted innovative ways that states, local communities, and the private sector are investing in disaster resilience.
August 3, 2016 at 1:32 PM ET by Jainey Bavishi, Alice C. Hill & Dr. Tamara Dickinson

Follow Along: Welcoming Singapore to the White House

Watch as President Obama welcomes Prime Minister Lee of Singapore to the White House for an official visit.
August 2, 2016 at 7:55 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

Giving Borrowers the Experience They Deserve; New Vision for Federal Student Loan Servicing

The Department of Education takes steps to ensure Americans get high quality customer service and fair treatment as they repay their loans.
July 22, 2016 at 4:00 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Jeffrey Zients

Partnerships Matter: Building the Right Team to #ZAPZika

Here's how the Administration is working with private sector partners to fight the spread of Zika virus.
July 19, 2016 at 11:07 AM ET by Amy Pope and Heather Higginbottom

Update on Plans and Progress to Empower Women and Girls Worldwide

The Administration has made raising awareness and developing strategies to protect women from violence globally a foreign policy priority.
July 18, 2016 at 9:14 PM ET by Stephen Pomper

Strengthening the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce

As directed by the Cybersecurity National Action Plan and 2017 Budget, today we are releasing the first-ever Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy.
July 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM ET by Shaun Donovan, Beth Cobert, Michael Daniel, Tony Scott

Congress Passed the Global Food Security Act. Here's Why That's Historic

Today, Congress passed an important piece of bipartisan legislation that reaffirms the United States’ commitment to ending global hunger, poverty and child malnutrition.
July 6, 2016 at 6:18 PM ET by Ambassador Susan Rice

Honoring and Celebrating Refugees on World Refugee Day

On World Refugee Day, communities across the globe honor the courage and resilience of refugees and celebrate their contributions.
June 20, 2016 at 1:38 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Amy Pope

Zika Update – The Beginning of Summer

Here’s what the Administration is doing to protect Americans from Zika in the coming months.
June 3, 2016 at 3:35 PM ET by Amy Pope

Clean Energy By the Numbers

The numbers show the truth. Leaders from all sectors, all levels of government, and all around the world are committing to remain all-in on clean energy.
June 2, 2016 at 1:45 PM ET by Ali Zaidi, John Morton

Preparing our Nation to Beat the Heat

America's PrepareAthon! has designated the week of May 23–27 as Extreme Heat Week--a time to enhance national preparedness for dangerous heat.
May 20, 2016 at 8:56 PM ET by Dr. Tamara Dickinson, Alice Hill

Building Resilience to Wildfires in the Wildland-Urban Interface

The Administration is taking steps to protect and prepare Americans from the increased threat of wildfires.
May 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET by Dr. Tamara Dickinson, Alice Hill

Advancing Resilience through Building Codes and Standards

How the Administration is working with the private sector to make our buildings safer and more resilient:
May 10, 2016 at 7:54 PM ET by Alice C. Hill, Senior Director for Resilience Policy at the National Security Council, and Ali Zaidi, Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget

The Weight of One Mission: Recounting the Death of Usama bin Laden, Five Years Later

Nick Rasmussen, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, recounts the Usama bin Laden raid and the moments leading up to it.
May 2, 2016 at 2:15 PM ET by Nick Rasmussen