White House Snapshot


Building Trust Between Communities and Local PoliceRecent events in Ferguson, Missouri and around the country have grabbed the attention of the nation and the world, and have highlighted the importance of strong, collaborative relationships between local police and the communities that they protect.

Yesterday, President Obama announced new steps that we’re taking to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities that they are obligated to protect and serve.

Find out more details about these new actions here.

 Learn more about the Administration's actions here.

Behind the Scenes: Watch the President Get 3D-Printed

Go behind the scenes with President Obama at the White House Maker Faire to see how the very first 3D-printed bust of a U.S. President was made.

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America Is an Arctic Nation

Climate change is transforming the Arctic region at an unprecedented pace. Although the region seems remote to most Americans, our country’s future is inextricably linked to the future of the Arctic.

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Focus, Partner, Achieve: How the United States Is Helping to Lead the Fight Against AIDS

Yesterday was World AIDS Day — a day where the world comes together to remember those we’ve lost to HIV/AIDS, and to recommit ourselves to the international fight against this terrible disease.

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