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June 25, 2013

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 will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Following this meeting, 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 Georgetown University. The President will lay out his vision for a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare our country for the impacts of climate change, and lead global efforts to fight it. This event is open press.

The President and the Vice President will meet with members of the Congressional Leadership in the Oval Office. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker John Boehner, and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will be in attendance.  This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

11:15 AM

The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks on the 75th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act

The White House, South Court Auditorium Open Press

12:30 PM

The President and The Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:55 PM

The President delivers remarks on Climate Change

Georgetown University Open Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 12:55PM – North Doors of the Palm

3:35 PM

The President and The Vice President meet with members of the Congressional Leadership

Oval Office Closed Press

4:45 PM

The President and The Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel

Oval Office Closed Press

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

June 24, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.  The President will then meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew in the Oval Office.  These meetings are closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with CEOs, business owners and entrepreneurs,  to discuss the importance of commonsense immigration reform. This includes the Congressional Budget Office analysis, that concludes immigration reform that would promote economic growth and reduce the deficit. There will be a pool spray at the top of the President’s roundtable meeting.

The Vice President will meet with senior advisors.

All times ET

11:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:45 AM

The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:00 PM

The President meets with CEOs, business owners and entrepreneurs, to discuss the importance of commonsense immigration reform

The Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 1:40PM –Podium )

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

June 21, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.  The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings are closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will make a personnel announcement in the Rose Garden. This announcement is open press.

At 1:00 PM PT, the Vice President will deliver remarks to the 81st Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event at the Mandalay Bay hotel is open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will return to Washington, DC.

All times ET

10:45 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:45 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:05 PM

The President makes a personnel announcement

The Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-Set 1:00PM; Final Gather 1:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks to the 81st Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors

Nevada, Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Hotel Open Press

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

June 20, 2013

The Schedule

On Thursday, the President has no public events scheduled. 

At 9:45 AM ET, the Vice President will deliver remarks at Esperanza’s 2013 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. This event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is open press.

Later, the Vice President will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada. At 7:15 PM PT, the Vice President will deliver remarks to the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Youth and Young Adults Awards Banquet. This event at Caesars Palace is open press.

The Vice President will remain overnight in Las Vegas, Nevada.

All times ET

12:20 AM

The President and the First Family arrive Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

12:40 AM

The President and the First Family arrive the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 12:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

9:45 AM

The Vice President delivers remarks at Esperanza’s 2013 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium Open Press

10:15 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks to the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Youth and Young Adults Awards Banquet

Nevada, Las Vegas, Caesars Palace Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: AP

June 19, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and First Lady will meet and greet with Embassy personnel. This meeting at the Ritz-Carlton, Berlin is closed press.

Later, the President will visit the Schloss Bellevue where he will sign a guest book and be welcomed by President Joachim Gauck of Germany in a ceremony with military honors. Afterwards, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Gauck. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival at Schloss Bellevue and there will be travel pool coverage of the welcome with military honors as well as the guest book signing. There will be a restricted pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting.

Later in the morning, the President will visit the German Chancellery where he will hold a bilateral meeting and a joint press conference with Chancellor Angela Merkel before having a working lunch with Chancellor Merkel in the afternoon. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival at the German Chancellery and there will be a photojournalists’ spray only at the top of the bilateral meeting. The joint press conference is open press while the working lunch is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the Brandenburg Gate. The President’s remarks will be open press.

Afterwards, the President will sign the Golden Book of Berlin. This signing at the Commerzbank Building is closed press.

Later, the President will meet with Peer Steinbrueck of the Social Democratic Party in the Commerzbank Building. There will be a photojournalist’s spray only at the top of the meeting.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will visit the Schloss Charlottenburg where they will be welcomed by Chancellor Merkel and her spouse, Professor Joachim Sauer for an official photo. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the arrival and official photo opportunity. Later, the President and the First Lady will attend a dinner with Chancellor Merkel. There will be a travel pool spray of the toasts only.

At night, the President and the First Familywill depart Germany en route Washington, DC. The departure from Tegel Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

At 11:00 AM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the Congressional ceremony commemorating the dedication of the statue of Frederick Douglass at the U.S. Capitol. This event is open press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House. 

All times ET

3:05 AM

The President and the First Lady meet and greet with Embassy personnel

Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, Germany Closed Press

3:50 AM

The President arrives Schloss Bellevue

Berlin, Germany, Schloss Bellevue Travel Pool Coverage

3:55 AM

The President signs a guestbook

Berlin, Germany, Schloss Bellevue Travel Pool Coverage

4:00 AM

The President is welcomed by President Joachim Gauck of Germany in a ceremony with military honors

Berlin, Germany, Schloss Bellevue Travel Pool Coverage

4:15 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Gauck

Berlin, Germany, Schloss Bellevue Pool Spray at the Top

5:00 AM

The President arrives the German Chancellery and is welcomed by Chancellor Angela Merkel

German Chancellery, Berlin, Germany Travel Pool Coverage

5:15 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel

German Chancellery, Berlin, Germany

6:30 AM

The President participates in a joint press conference with Chancellor Angela Merkel

German Chancellery, Berlin, Germany Open Press

7:35 AM

The President joins Chancellor Merkel for a working lunch

German Chancellery, Berlin, Germany Closed Press

9:00 AM

The President delivers remarks

Berlin, Germany, Brandenburg Gate Open Press

10:05 AM

The President signs the Golden Book of Berlin

Berlin, Germany, Commerzbank Building Closed Press

10:15 AM

The President meets with Peer Steinbrueck of the Social Democratic Party

Berlin, Germany, Commerzbank Building

11:00 AM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the Congressional ceremony commemorating the dedication of the statue of Frederick Douglass

U.S. Capitol Open Press

12:45 PM

The President and the First Lady arrive Schloss Charlottenburg and is welcomed by Chancellor Merkel and her spouse, Professor Joachim Sauer

Berlin, Germany, Schloss Charlottenburg Travel Pool Coverage

12:50 PM

The President and the First Lady join Chancellor Merkel and Professor Joachim Sauer for an official photo

Berlin, Germany, Schloss Charlottenburg Travel Pool Coverage

2:00 PM

The President and the First Lady attend dinner with Chancellor Merkel and Professor Joachim Sauer

Berlin, Germany, Schloss Charlottenburg Pool Spray

3:55 PM

The President and the First Family depart Germany en route Washington, DC

Tegel Airport, Berlin, Germany Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:30 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Boston Globe
Radio: ABC
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: AFP

June 18, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will attend the second plenary session at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne. There will be a restricted pool spray at the top of the session.

Later in the morning, the President will accompany G8 leaders for a family photo. There will be a pool spray of the family photo at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne.

Later, the President will attend the third plenary session at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne. This session will be closed press.

The President will then take part in a walk and talk with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland before attending a closed-press working lunch at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne. There will be a pool spray opportunity during the walk and talk.

Following the working lunch, the President will attend a closed-press meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President François Hollande of France, Prime Minister Enrico Letta of Italy and Prime Minister Ali Zeidan of Libya.

Later, the President will attend a concluding plenary session. This session at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne is closed press.

Afterwards, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Hollande of France. There will be a pool spray with statements at the bottom of the meeting at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne.

In the evening, the President will depart Belfast, Northern Ireland en route Berlin, Germany. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s departure at Aldergrove International Airport and his arrival at Tegel Airport is open press.

The President will remain overnight in Berlin, Germany.

In the morning, the Vice President will meet with senior advisors.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will host a lunch meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry at the White House.

At 1:15 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the White House on the Administration’s continued implementation of President Obama’s plan to protect our children and communities by reducing gun violence. This event in South Court Auditorium is open press. 

All times ET

3:30 AM

The President attends the second plenary session

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Pool Spray at the Top

5:00 AM

The President accompanies G8 leaders for a family photo

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Pool Spray

5:30 AM

The President attends the third plenary session

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Closed Press

7:00 AM

The President participates in a walk and talk with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Pool Spray

7:15 AM

The President attends a working lunch

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Closed Press

9:00 AM

The President attends a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President François Hollande of France, Prime Minister Enrico Letta of Italy and Prime Minister Ali Zeidan of Libya

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Closed Press

9:30 AM

The President attends the concluding plenary session

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Closed Press

10:40 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Hollande of France

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Pool Spray at the Bottom

12:30 PM

The President departs Northern Ireland

Aldergrove International Airport, Belfast, Northern Ireland Travel Pool Coverage

1:15 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks on reducing gun violence

South Court Auditorium Open Press

2:25 PM

The President arrives Berlin, Germany

Tegel Airport, Berlin, Germany Open Press

Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Post

June 17, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Family will arrive in Belfast, Northern Ireland. There will be travel pool coverage of the arrival at Aldergrove International Airport.

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the Belfast Waterfront. The President’s remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of the G-8 Summit. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s visit with Prime Minister Cameron in County Fermanagh.

Later, the President will meet with EU Leaders on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. There will be a restricted pool spray at the top of this meeting, at the G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland.  Immediately following this event, the President will join Prime Minister Cameron, Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, and Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, to deliver remarks to the media.  There will be travel pool coverage of the remarks at the G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne.

Afterwards, the President will be greeted by Prime Minister Cameron as a part of the official leader arrivals. The official arrivals at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne will be open to travel pool coverage.

Following the official arrivals, the President will take part in the first plenary session. This session at the G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne is closed press.

In the evening, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. There will be a pool spray with statements at the bottom of this bilateral meeting at the G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne.

In the evening, the President will attend a leaders-only working dinner. This dinner at the G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, is closed press.

The President will remain overnight in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland.

All times ET

3:30 AM

The President arrives Belfast, Northern Ireland

Aldergrove International Airport, Belfast, Northern Ireland Travel Pool Coverage

4:30 AM

The President delivers remarks

Belfast, Northern Ireland, Belfast Waterfront Open Press

8:20 AM

The President Belfast Waterfront, Belfast, Northern Ireland

County Fermanagh Travel Pool Coverage

9:15 AM

The President meets with EU Leaders on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Northern Ireland, G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne Pool Spray at the Top

9:30 AM

The President delivers a statement to the media

Northern Ireland, Lough Erne, G8 Summit Site Travel Pool Coverage

11:20 AM

The President is greeted by Prime Minister Cameron as a part of the official leader arrivals

Northern Ireland, G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne Travel Pool Coverage

11:45 AM

The President attends the first plenary session

Northern Ireland, G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne Closed Press

1:30 PM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia

Northern Ireland, G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne Pool Spray at the Bottom

3:30 PM

The President attends a leaders-only working dinner

Northern Ireland, G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne Closed Press

Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Wall Street Journal

June 14, 2013

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 host a Father’s Day luncheon in the State Dining Room to celebrate the importance of strong families and mentorship. He will be joined by fathers and their children as well as students and leaders from the Becoming a Man (BAM) program at Hyde Park Academy in Chicago, many of whom the President met in his February visit to the school. There will be a pool spray at the top of the event.

In the afternoon, the President will welcome the WNBA Champion Indiana Fever to the White House to honor the team and their victory in the WNBA Finals.  This visit will also continue the tradition begun by the President of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to communities as part of their trip to Washington. 

In the morning, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Camp Pendleton, California. At Camp Pendleton, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will visit with children participating in the USO/Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Good Grief Camp Out.

Later, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will travel to San Francisco, California. At 6:00 PM PT, the Vice President will attend an event for the Democratic National Committee. There will be print pool coverage of the Vice President’s remarks.

The Vice President and Dr. Biden will remain overnight in San Francisco, California.  

All times ET

9:45 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President hosts a Father’s Day Luncheon

State Dining Room Pooled Press (Final Gather 11:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and Special Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs Caroline Atkinson

2:45 PM

The President welcomes the WNBA Champion Indiana Fever to the White House

The East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 1:15PM; Final Gather 2:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

9:00 PM

The the Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee

California, San Francisco Print Pool

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Washington Examiner
Radio: NPR

June 13, 2013

The Schedule

On Thursday 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 Congressman John Dingell in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at the LGBT Pride Month celebration at the White House. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be pooled press. 

At 3:30 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a celebration recognizing the Honorable John D. Dingell as the longest-serving Member in the history of the United States Congress. This event at the U.S. Capitol is open press. 

At 4:45 PM, the Vice President will drop by a reception honoring Representative John Dingell at the U.S. Capitol.

All times ET

12:05 AM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

12:20 AM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 12:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

11:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:40 AM

The President meets with Congressman John Dingell

Oval Office Closed Press

12:15 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

3:30 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks recognizing the Honorable John D. Dingell

U.S. Capitol Open Press

4:45 PM

The Vice President attends a reception honoring Representative John Dingell

U.S. Capitol

5:05 PM

The President delivers remarks at LGBT Pride Month celebration

The East Room Pooled Press (Pre-Set 3:00PM—Final Gather 4:40PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: FOX

June 12, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Boston, Massachusetts. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Logan International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at an event for Ed Markey for Senate and the Massachusetts Democratic Party. This event at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center will be open press.

Later, the President will travel to Miami, Florida. The departure from Logan International Airport and the arrival at Miami-Dade International Airport are open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at two DNC events at private residences. These events will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

Later in the evening, the President will depart Miami, Florida en route Washington, DC. The departure from Miami-Dade International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

The Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:15 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 8:45AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

11:25 AM

The President arrives Boston, Massachusetts

Logan International Airport Open Press

1:45 PM

The President delivers remarks at an event for Ed Markey for Senate and the Massachusetts Democratic Party

Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, Roxbury Crossing, MA Open Press

2:45 PM

The President departs Boston, Massachusetts

Logan International Airport Open Press

5:40 PM

The President arrives Miami, Florida

Miami-Dade International Airport Open Press

7:05 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Private Residence, Florida, Miami Beach Print Pool

8:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Private Residence, Florida, Miami Beach Print Pool

9:55 PM

The President departs Miami, Florida

Miami-Dade International Airport Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM, 10:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: USA Today
Radio: CBS
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Times