
The Treasury secretary deferred to congressional leaders when questioned about the bill during a White House briefing.
It was the president’s latest six monthly checkup. His 80th birthday will be on June 14.
Administration officials estimate that Americans will save approximately $2.4 billion from the new guidelines.
The president celebrated the 145th graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut.
Hundreds of lawmakers and their families joined senior administration officials for the traditional get-together on the South Lawn.
Americans gathered in the nation’s capital to kick off festivities honoring the country’s 250th anniversary.
The vice president spoke to a packed crowd in Bangor about efforts to save taxpayers’ money while campaigning for Republican candidates.
The vice president said the number is difficult to quantify but estimated thatpotentially up to $600 billion of taxpayers’ money is spent on illegal immigrants.
The president will prioritize economic diplomacy while traveling with at least 16 executives representing American industries.
The president spoke to an audience of thousands in the world’s largest community of senior citizens.