A New START Treaty
After a meeting, President Obama and General Colin Powell make the case for the urgency of the Senate ratifying the New START treaty with Russia.
Featured Topics
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The DREAM Act
Watch the chat on the bipartisan DREAM Act to give young people the chance to obtain legal status by pursuing a higher education, or by serving in the U.S. armed forces for the country they've grown up in and love as their own.
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First Question
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs takes your questions before his press briefing on working with bipartisan congressional leaders, unemployment benefits and the Auburn-South Carolina game.
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The SAVE Award: And the Winner Is...
Congratulations to Trudy Givens of Portage, Wisconsin, the 2010 SAVE Award Winner after 57,000 votes from the public. Trudy’s idea earned her an opportunity to meet the President and discuss her idea to save taxpayer dollars.
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Inside The White House
Explore an interactive map of the White House, featuring incredible behind-the-scenes photos from the Photo Office and our best "Inside the White House" videos.
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It Gets Better
Recently, several young people have taken their own lives after being bullied for being gay – or perceived as being gay – by their peers. The President joins the nationwide campaign to put a stop to these tragedies.
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The Daily Snapshot
Sign up for a quick daily email giving you the photo of the day, the President's schedule, and the best of what you may have missed from WhiteHouse.gov.
The Blog
- December 1, 2010 at 7:19 PM EST
Get The Facts On The DREAM Act
As congress prepares to vote on the DREAM Act, we lay out why the DREAM Act is good for our economy, good for our security and good for our nation.
- December 1, 2010 at 6:15 PM EST
President Obama & General Powell Push for a New START
After a meeting, the two men make the case for the urgency of the Senate ratifying the New START treaty with Russia.
- December 1, 2010 at 2:32 PM EST
Austan Goolsbee Responds to Job Seekers' Questions
Austan Goolsbee, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, responds to job seekers' questions about the economy and job growth.
- December 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM EST
Behind-the-Scenes Video: The White House Christmas 2010: Simple Gifts
The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is Simple Gifts - a celebration of friends and family, hearth and home, and the simple things that bring joy at Christmas. Watch a behind-the-scenes video of the making of holidays at the White House.
- December 1, 2010 at 11:48 AM EST
President Obama's Strong Commitment to Net Neutrality and an Open Internet
Today's announcement from the FCC is an important step in preventing abuses and continuing to advance the Internet as an engine of productivity growth and innovation.
- December 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM EST
A Taste of the Gulf at the White House
White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford higlights today's menu at the White House Mess including oysters, crab, shrimp and trout from the Gulf Coast region in honor of "America's Night Out for Gulf Seafood."
Featured Legislation
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Signed: Wednesday, July 21, 2010Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act
Signed: Monday, May 17, 2010Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
Signed: Friday, April 23, 2010Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010
Signed: Tuesday, March 30, 2010Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Signed: Tuesday, March 23, 2010Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Signed: Thursday, March 18, 2010Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
Signed: Wednesday, January 27, 20102009 Tax Breaks for Haiti Donations
Signed: Friday, January 22, 2010Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, October 30, 2009National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Signed: Wednesday, October 28, 2009