Timeline of the George W. Bush presidency (2007)
The following is a timeline of significant events during the seventh year of the George W. Bush presidency, which began on January 20, 2001, and ended on January 20, 2009. This timeline covers events occurring in the year 2007.
January 2007
- January 10: President Bush announces a surge of more than 20,000 additional troops to Iraq. This plan is met with considerable opposition from Democrats and some Republicans in Congress.
- January 23: In his State of the Union address, President Bush defends the troop surge in Iraq and outlines his domestic policy priorities, including energy independence and healthcare reform.
February 2007
- February 7: The Senate overwhelmingly passes a non-binding resolution opposing President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq.
- February 16: Vice President Dick Cheney makes an unannounced trip to Iraq to assess the progress of the new strategy.
March 2007
- March 2: The White House releases a report on progress in Iraq, acknowledging that while there has been some progress, significant challenges remain.
- March 16: President Bush vetoes a bill that would have set a timeline for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
April 2007
- April 16: The Virginia Tech massacre occurs. President Bush expresses condolences and orders flags to be flown at half-staff.
- April 18: The Supreme Court hears arguments in Massachusetts v. EPA, a landmark case concerning the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
May 2007
- May 1: President Bush vetoes a supplemental spending bill that includes a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq.
- May 23: Congress passes a compromise spending bill without a withdrawal deadline, which President Bush signs into law.
June 2007
- June 15: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the firings of U.S. Attorneys.
- June 28: The Senate fails to override President Bush's veto of a bill expanding stem cell research.
July 2007
- July 16: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testifies again before the Senate Judiciary Committee, facing continued scrutiny over the U.S. Attorneys firings.
- July 20: The White House announces that President Bush will travel to Australia in September for the APEC summit.
August 2007
- August 6: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) releases its fourth assessment report, concluding that human activities are the primary driver of global warming.
- August 27: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigns amid controversy surrounding the firings of U.S. Attorneys and allegations of political interference in the Justice Department.
September 2007
- September 17: Michael Mukasey is nominated to be the new Attorney General, replacing Alberto Gonzales.
- September 27: President Bush addresses the United Nations General Assembly, calling for a united front against terrorism and extremism.
October 2007
- October 19: Michael Mukasey is confirmed as Attorney General by the Senate.
- October 23: President Bush announces a plan to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure.
November 2007
- November 1: The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in response to concerns about the slowing economy.
- November 26: A National Intelligence Estimate concludes that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003.
December 2007
- December 3: The White House releases a report on progress in Iraq, claiming that the surge in troops has been effective in reducing violence.
- December 19: President Bush signs the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which includes provisions to increase fuel efficiency standards and promote renewable energy sources.