Republicans in Congress Are Playing Politics with Your Safety

The President's Fiscal Year 2016 budget properly funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -- an essential program for American safety. However, some Republicans in Congress think that it's not the end of the world to let funding expire for DHS.

Yesterday, in a speech at DHS headquarters, President Obama directly addressed this threat from the Republican-led Congress. He explained that his budget includes necessary funding for the more than 40,000 Border Patrol agents, more than 50,000 TSA security screeners, and more than 40,000 active-duty Coast Guard military members.

See more from the President's remarks, and learn how his budget keeps Americans like you safe.

Kicking Off Black History Month at the White House

As a nation, we pause this February to honor Black History Month and all those who came before us. Throughout the month, the White House will pay tribute both to the accomplishments of some of our country's greatest historical giants, while also taking time to highlight some of the lesser-known stories in our nation's past.

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5 New Things About the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget

In case you missed it, the President just released his budget for Fiscal Year 2016. Today, we're able to communicate with more Americans than ever before, which means our budget presentation looks like a little different than it did decades ago.

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Chart of the Week: Businesses Are Ready to Hire More Americans Now Than at Any Point Since 2001

Six years after the financial crisis, America’s resurgence is real and beginning to touch more and more lives across the country. America’s businesses are already setting pen to paper, creating jobs in burgeoning industries at a breakneck pace. In fact, there are more open jobs today than at any point since 2001.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:35 AM: The President meets with Americans who wrote letters about how they benefited from the Affordable Care Act

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

2:10 PM: The President holds a Cabinet Meeting; the Vice President also attends