This is historical material “frozen in time”. The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work.

Search form

Image of the South Portico of the White House

What's Happening

April 24, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to mark its 10th anniversary. The President’s remarks are pooled press.

All times ET

9:30 AM

The Vice President meets with former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri

The White House Closed Press

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

The Oval Office Closed Press

12:15 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:15 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the White House Upskill Summit

Open Press

2:50 PM

The President delivers remark to mark ODNI's 10th anniversary

Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Washington Pooled Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 1:30PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Politico
Radio: FOX

April 23, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will deliver a statement. The President’s statement in the Brady Press Briefing Room is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will welcome the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots to the White House to honor the team and their Super Bowl XLIX victory. This visit will continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to their communities. This event on the South Lawn is open to pre-credentialed media. The deadline to request media credentials has passed.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at an Organizing for Action event and will deliver remarks and answer questions at an Organizing for Action dinner. The President’s first remarks are pooled for TV and stills and open to pre-credentialed correspondents. There will be print pool coverage for the dinner remarks only.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

The Oval Office Closed Press

10:00 AM

The President delivers a statement

Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

2:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks about the importance of preventing sexual assault on college campuses

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Open Press

2:15 PM

The President honors the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots

South Lawn Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-Set 12:05PM - Final Gather 1:40PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

4:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at the Organizing for Action Summit

Ritz Carlton Hotel - Washington Pooled for TV and stills and open to correspondents: In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 3:45PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

5:20 PM

The President delivers remarks and answers questions at an Organizing for Action dinner

Ritz Carlton Hotel - Washington Print Pool For remarks only

7:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the 67th-annual Israeli Independence Day Celebration

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium - Washington Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: NY Times
Radio: CBS

April 22, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to the Florida Everglades. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Miami International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Florida, the President will take a tour of the Everglades, and deliver remarks at Everglades National Park on the threat that climate change poses to our economy and to the world. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour, and the President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterward, the President will depart Florida en route Washington, DC. The departure from Miami International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET

10:20 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:00AM - North Doors of the Palm Room

10:35 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:00AM - Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

1:00 PM

The President arrives Florida

Miami International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

1:00 PM

The Vice President ceremonially swears in Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Open to pre-credentialed media

1:50 PM

The President tours the Everglades

Miami Travel Pool Coverage

3:55 PM

The President delivers remarks

Everglades National Park Open to pre-credentialed media

5:45 PM

The President departs Florida

Miami International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

7:55 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

8:10 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 7:50PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: NY Post
Radio: AURN
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: BuzzFeed

April 21, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will tape an interview with Chris Matthews at the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce on the importance of passing trade promotion authority to pave the way for new, high-standards trade agreements that put American workers first and help American businesses expand. The travel pool will accompany.

In the afternoon, the President will welcome Kevin Harvick and his Stewart-Haas Racing team members to the White House to honor his 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. This visit will continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring athletes and sports teams for their efforts to give back to their communities. This event on the South Lawn is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Carter in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

The Oval Office Closed Press

11:40 AM

The President tapes an interview with Chris Matthews

Virginia, Fairfax Chamber of Commerce - Fairfax Travel Pool Will Accompany - Final Gather 10:30AM - North Doors of the Palm Room

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

2:30 PM

The Vice President tours a facility at PECO and delivers remarks; Secretary Moniz also attends

PECO - Philadelphia Open Press

2:40 PM

The President welcomes Kevin Harvick and his Stewart-Haas Racing team members to the White House to honor his 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship

South Lawn Open Press Pre-Set 1:30PM; Final Gather 2:10PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

4:25 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Carter

The Oval Office Closed Press

5:15 PM

The President holds a reception for supporters of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

The Rose Garden Pooled Press For remarks only. Final Gather 4:55PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: AP

April 20, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry in the Oval Office; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will host Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates for a working lunch at the White House to consult on a wide range of regional and bilateral issues; the Vice President will also attend. They will discuss joint efforts to counter ISIL and address violent extremism; the recent framework between the P5+1 and Iran to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon; our cooperation with respect to Yemen; and how best to resolve the conflicts in Libya and Syria. There will be a pool spray of their greet in the Oval Office, and the working lunch in the Private Dining Room is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome the Ohio State University Buckeyes football team to honor the team on winning the first ever College Football Playoff National Championship. This visit will continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to their communities. This event in the East Room is open press.

Afterward, the President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew in the Oval Office; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

The Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry; the Vice President also attends

The Oval Office Closed Press

12:25 PM

The President greets Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates

The Oval Office Pool Spray Final Gather 12:15PM - Brady Press Briefing Room

12:30 PM

The President hosts a working lunch with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates; the Vice President also attends

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

2:40 PM

The President honors the 2015 College Football Playoff National Champion Ohio State University Buckeyes

The East Room Open Press Pre-set 100PM; Final Gather 2:15PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

3:15 PM

The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew; the Vice President also attends

The Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Newsday
Radio: ABC

April 17, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will host Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at the White House. The President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Renzi in the Oval Office. The Vice President will also attend. Afterward, the President will hold a press conference with Prime Minister Renzi in the East Room. There will be a pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting, and the press conference is open press. Italy is a valued NATO ally and partner on a broad range of global challenges. During their meeting, the President and Prime Minister Renzi will discuss support for Ukraine and continued U.S.-EU unity on pressuring Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine to adhere to the Minsk agreements; the situation in Libya; and the need for the international community to continue efforts to counter ISIL and other extremists throughout the Middle East. They will also exchange views on economic developments in Europe, support for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, climate change and energy security, and other issues of mutual interest.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a working lunch with Prime Minister Renzi in the Cabinet Room. This working lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and First Lady will host a poetry reading featuring poet Elizabeth Alexander in celebration of National Poetry Month. This event in the State Dining Room is open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi; the Vice President also attends

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:10AM - Brady Press Briefing Room

11:50 AM

The President and Prime Minister Renzi hold a press conference

East Room Open Press Pre-set 9:40AM; Final Gather 11:30AM - North Doors of the Palm Room

12:55 PM

The President and Prime Minister Renzi hold a working lunch

Cabinet Room Closed Press

1:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the 10th annual New Democrat Coalition PAC Retreat

Hyatt Regency - Cambridge Open Press

3:50 PM

The President delivers opening remarks at a poetry reading featuring poet Elizabeth Alexander; the First Lady delivers closing remarks

State Dining Room Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-set 2:00PM; Final Gather 3:35PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: McClatchy
Radio: Talk Radio

April 16, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will welcome the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride to the White House in celebration of the eighth annual Soldier Ride. A cycling event to help Wounded Warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being, the Soldier Ride also raises awareness of our nation’s Wounded Warriors who battle the physical and psychological damages of war. The Vice President will also attend. This event on the South Lawn is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a Champions of Change event highlighting issues important to working families.

Later in the afternoon , the President will sign the bill H.R. 2 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. There will be a pool spray of this signing in the Rose Garden.

Later in the afternoon, the President will host a reception for Greek Independence Day in the East Room. The Vice President will also attend. This reception is closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

The Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President and the Vice President welcome the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride to the White House in celebration of the eighth annual Soldier Ride

South Lawn Open Press Pre-Set 9:45AM; Final Gather 10:50AM - North Doors of the Palm Room

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

1:00 PM

The Vice President and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi chair a session of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pool Spray at the Top

2:10 PM

The President delivers remarks at a Champions of Change event highlighting issues important to working families

South Court Auditorium Open Press Pre-Set 1:00PM; Final Gather 1:50PM - Stakeout Location

4:40 PM

The President signs the bill H.R. 2 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

The Rose Garden Pool Spray Final Gather 4:30PM - Palm Room Doors

5:10 PM

The President hosts a reception for Greek Independence Day; the Vice President also attends

East Room Closed Press

7:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the 27th-Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner

Washington Hilton Hotel Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Huffington Post
Radio: Sirius XM

April 15, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Guinean President Alpha Condé, and Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma; the Vice President will also attend. The President will discuss with his West African counterparts the progress made in the international Ebola response to-date. They also will review how the United States can continue to partner with the region to pursue our ultimate goal of getting to zero Ebola cases, turn our sights to long-term economic recovery, and establish capacity to prevent future outbreaks from becoming epidemics. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting in the Cabinet Room.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina. The departure from the South Lawn is open press and the arrival at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Charlotte, the President will participate in a town hall with BlogHer and SheKnows about working families issues at ImaginOn, an educational library and theatre arts center. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media. The entire event will be streamed live at WhiteHouse.gov/live.

Following the town hall, the President will depart Charlotte en route Washington, DC. The departure from the North Carolina Air National Guard Base is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET

10:25 AM

The President meets with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, President Alpha Condé of Guinea, and President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone; the Vice President will also attend

Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:10AM - Brady Press Briefing Room

12:20 PM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 12:05PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

12:35 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 11:00AM - Virginia Gate

1:50 PM

The President arrives Charlotte

North Carolina Air National Guard Base Open to pre-credentialed media

2:35 PM

The President participates in a town hall

North Carolina, ImaginOn - Charlotte Open to pre-credentialed media

4:55 PM

The President departs Charlotte en route Washington, DC

North Carolina Air National Guard Base Open to pre-credentialed media

5:35 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

5:50 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 5:35PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Houston Chronicle
Radio: SRN
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 11:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: AFP

April 14, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will host Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi at the White House; the Vice President will also attend. The Prime Minister’s visit underscores the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq and the strong U.S. commitment to political and military cooperation with Iraq in the joint fight against ISIL. The President and Prime Minister will discuss a range of issues, including continued U.S. support to Iraq to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL, the Government of Iraq’s actions to address the needs of the Iraqi people and to strengthen cooperation between all communities in Iraq, and advancing a broad U.S.-Iraqi partnership through expanded political, commercial, and cultural relations under the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Oval Office.

In the evening, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and top contemporary artists to the White House as part of its “In Performance at the White House” series; the Vice President and Dr. Biden will also attend. The event will pay tribute to the fundamental role gospel music has played in the American musical tradition and the important artists and repertoire that have marked its vibrant history. The President’s remarks will be pooled press, and the entire event will be streamed live at WhiteHouse.gov/live.

All times ET

10:25 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi; the Vice President also attends

The Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Final Gather 11:25AM - Brady Press Briefing Room

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

2:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the University of Notre Dame Leaders Symposium

Ritz Carlton Hotel - Washington Open Press

7:25 PM

The President and the First Lady host "In Performance at the White House"; the Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend

East Room Pooled Press Pre-Set 5:30PM; Final Gather 7:10PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: The Hill
Radio: NPR

April 13, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and National Security Advisor Susan Rice will attend a meeting with leaders of American Jewish organizations. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in the latest installment of “Live from the White House” by conducting a round of interviews with local television anchors from Columbus, Harrisburg, Madison, Portland and Sioux Falls to discuss the importance of middle class economics. While in Washington, the local anchors will spend the day with behind-the-scenes access to the White House and the President’s top advisers. These interviews are embargoed until 5:00PM EDT. The interviews will take place in the Diplomatic Reception Room.

Afterward, the President will meet with Jewish community leaders. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

The Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

12:30 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2015 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference

The Washington Hilton Hotel Open Press

1:45 PM

The President attends a meeting with leaders of American Jewish organizations

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

2:25 PM

The President is interviewed by local news anchors participating in "Live from the White House"

Diplomatic Room

4:45 PM

The President meets with Jewish community leaders

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Hearst Newspapers
Radio: FOX