Welcome to the White House

Features

A Red, White and Blue Christmas

"This year’s theme celebrates the patriotic spirit that unites us as Americans. During this hopeful season we are reminded of the blessings of freedom we enjoy, and we renew our sense of what is important in our lives. Family and friends gather to share old traditions and create new ones. Strangers exchange smiles and tidings of good cheer. Children happily sing along to the songs of the holidays and help bake holiday treats for their loved ones." - President and Mrs. Bush

A Red, White and Blue Christmas

Ask the White House

Discuss Office of National Drug Control Policy
Join John Walters, Director of ONDCP, on Friday at 10:30 AM to discuss the Office of National Drug Control Policy and new data showing reductions in drug availability and use.

Submit a Question

Ask the White House

Operation Iraqi Children
Join Gary Sinise, Actor and Recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal, on Friday at 12:00 PM to discuss Operation Iraqi Children and the importance of community service.

Submit a Question

Freedom Agenda

The United States is committed to the advance of freedom and democracy as the great alternatives to repression and radicalism. The most powerful weapon in the struggle against extremism is the universal appeal of freedom. Freedom is the best way to unleash the creativity and economic potential of a nation, the only ordering of a society that leads to justice, and the only way to achieve and permanently protect human rights.

In Focus: Freedom Agenda

Setting the Record Straight

· Setting the Record Straight: Statement by National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley

Setting the Record Straight

Presidential Transition

The peaceful transfer of power from one Presidential Administration to the next is a hallmark of American democracy. With our Nation at war, our homeland targeted by terrorist adversaries, and our economy facing serious challenges, the Administration is committed to establishing and executing a transition plan that minimizes disruption, maintains continuity, and addresses the major changes in government since the 2000 transition, including the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, as well as the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Homeland Security Council.

In Focus: Transition

U.S. Economy

President Bush has outlined decisive government action to preserve and sustain America's financial system and economy. This is a pivotal moment for America's economy. Problems that originated in the credit markets – and first showed up in the area of subprime mortgages – have spread throughout our financial system. As a result, the government is acting now to protect our Nation's economic health from serious risk.

In Focus: Economy

Latest News

President George W. Bush speaks to participants during a meeting on drug use reduction Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Listening in are, from left: Lt. Mike Boudreaux, Narcotics Commander, Tulare County Sheriff's Department, Visalia, Calif.; Janice Dessaso Gordon, co-founder, Community Action Group, Washington, D.C., and Josh Hamilton, outfielder with the Texas Rangers. John Walters, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, is in foreground at left. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President Bush Participates in Meeting on Drug Use Reduction: President Bush on Thursday said, "And our strategy is threefold: one, reduce demand, interdict supply, and then help people who have become addicts. And we're making progress. No question there's still work to do in America, but we are making progress. And one way to note the progress is this statistic: Since 2001, teenage use has declined by 25 percent. That means 900,000 fewer teens on drugs." En Español
Fact Sheet: President Bush Has Improved The Lives Of America's Youth
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Dana Perino: Watch Thursday's Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Dana Perino
President Bush Meets with Darfur Human Rights Activist Dr. Halima Bashir: President Bush on Wednesday said, "I have just had the distinct pleasure and honor of visiting with Dr. Halima Bashir, who wrote a book called 'Tears of the Desert.' This good soul brings firsthand accounts to what life is like in Darfur. She has witnessed violence, deprivation, and she carries a message of a lot of people who want our help."
In Focus: Freedom Agenda
President Bush Discusses Defense Transformation at West Point: President Bush on Tuesday said, "We must stand by the friends and allies who are making tough decisions and taking risks to defeat the terrorists. We must keep up the pressure on regimes that sponsor terror and pursue weapons of mass destruction. We must continue to support dissidents and reformers who are speaking out against extremism and in favor of liberty. We must continue transforming our Armed Forces so that the next generation inherits a military that is capable of keeping the American people safe and advancing the cause of peace. And above all, we must always ensure that our troops have the funds and resources they need to do their jobs, and that their families receive the full support they deserve." En Español
Fact Sheet: Transforming Our Armed Forces To Face The Threats Of Today And Tomorrow
In Focus: Defense
President Bush Attends Briefings by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the National Counterterrorism Center: President Bush on Monday said, "This is a challenge that's going to face this country for a while. But it's a challenge that can be better met because of facilities like the NCTC -- and the fact that we've given the professionals the tools, such as listening to the terrorist phone calls, to better protect America. And so I want to thank you all for your leadership. Appreciate you having me. And again, I thank all the good folks who work here for their dedication."

Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana to the White House height=

September 15, 2008
Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana to the White House

<a href="/congress110th/20081212011540/http://www.whitehouse.gov/firstlady/mrsbush.v.html">/firstlady/mrsbush.v.html</a>

June, 2008