Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues, including the state of the economy, relocation of Guantanamo Bay detainees and trials, and President Obama's trip to Egypt .. Read More

President Obama congratulated the newly-commissioned officers at the U.S. Naval Academy. Among the graduates was the son of former presidential candidate Senator John McCain. Only a portion of .. Read More

President Obama signed the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 into law. The Act tightens the rules for Defense Department procurement to avoid wasteful spending, cost overruns, and no-bid .. Read More

President Obama signed the Credit Card Reform Act.

At the end of the commencement ceremony, graduates participated in the traditional "hat toss."

President Obama was interviewed in the White House library on a wide range of issues. He spoke about choosing a Supreme Court nominee to replace Associate Justice David Souter and the qualities he .. Read More