The vice president held a roundtable discussion after weeks of clashes between federal agents and protesters who oppose deportations of illegal immigrants.
The president touted U.S. economic success over the past year, while also devoting significant time to making the case for the U.S. acquisition of Greenland.
The commerce secretary predicted U.S. economic growth topping 5 percent in the first quarter, projecting significantly higher GDP if the Fed lowers rates.