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 The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work.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

June 11, 2013

The Schedule

On Tuesday 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 deliver remarks at the White House in support of the Senate's bipartisan immigration reform bill. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be open press. 

Later, the President will host President Ollanta Humala of Peru at the White House.  The President looks forward to following up on U.S. efforts to support the Humala Administration's agenda of social inclusion, broad based economic growth, and citizen security.  The two presidents will also discuss our joint work to advance negotiations toward completion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, as well as cooperation on education, energy and climate change, science and technology, and the bilateral trade relationship. The Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting in the Oval Office.

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

In the evening, the President will host a screening of The President’s Gatekeepers at the White House. This screening is closed press. 

At 12:45 PM, the Vice President will host President Humala for a lunch meeting at the Naval Observatory.

At 6:45 PM, the Vice President will attend a campaign event for Representative Ed Markey. There will be print pool coverage of this event. 

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:20 AM

The President delivers remarks on Immigration Reform

The East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 9:15AM; Final Gather 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

11:10 AM

The President and President Ollanta Humala of Peru hold a bilateral meeting; The Vice President also attends

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom (Final Gather 11:50AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

12:45 PM

The Vice President hosts President Humala for a lunch meeting

Naval Overvatory

4:30 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel; The Vice President also attends

Oval Office Closed Press

5:20 PM

The President hosts a screening of The President’s Gatekeepers at the White House

The Family Theatre Closed Press

6:45 PM

The Vice President attends a campaign event for Representative Ed Markey

Print Pool

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune
Radio: AURN

June 10, 2013

The Schedule

On Monday 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 deliver remarks at the White House commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be open press. 

In the afternoon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

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

In the morning, the Vice President will attend the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.

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

In the afternoon, the President will make a personnel announcement in the State Dining Room. The President’s statement in the State Dining Room is pooled press.

At 1:30 PM, the Vice President will meet with Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi of Kosovo at the White House.

At 4:30 PM, the Vice President will swear in Jeffrey Chiesa as Senator of New Jersey at the U.S. Capitol.

At 6:30 PM, the Vice President will attend an event for the Democratic National Committee 

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President delivers remarks on the Equal Pay Act

The East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 10:00AM; Final Gather 11:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:00 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

1:30 PM

The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi of Kosovo

The White House

2:10 PM

The President makes a personnel announcement

State Dining Room Pooled Press (Pre-Set 12:45PM—Final Gather 1:45PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:30 PM

The Vice President will swear in Jeffrey Chiesa as Senator of New Jersey

U.S. Capitol

6:30 PM

The Vice President will attend an event for the Democratic National Committee

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Talking Points Memo
Radio: AP

June 7, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver a statement to reporters on the Affordable Care Act. The President’s remarks at the Fairmont Hotel are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the morning, the President will depart San Jose, California en route Los Angeles, California. The President’s departure from Moffett Federal Air Field and his arrival at Los Angeles International Airport are open press.

While in the Los Angeles area, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC fundraiser at a private residence in Santa Monica. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks only.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Los Angeles en route Palm Springs. The departure from Los Angeles International Airport and the arrival at Palm Springs International Airport are open press.

While in Palm Springs, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, the estate of Walter and Leonore Annenberg. The President will take part in a photo opportunity with President Xi Jinping before holding a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping. There will be travel pool coverage of the photo opportunity and there will be travel pool sprays at the top and bottom of the bilateral meeting.

In the evening, the President will attend a working dinner with President Xi Jinping at The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, the estate of Walter and Leonore Annenberg. This dinner will be closed press.  

The Vice President will be in Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled. 

All times ET

11:50 AM

The President delivers a statement to reporters on the Affordable Care Act

California, San Jose, Fairmont Hotel Open to pre-credentialed media

12:25 PM

The President departs San Jose, California

Moffett Federal Air Field Open Press

1:35 PM

The President arrives Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles International Airport Open Press

3:00 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC Fundraiser

Private Residence, California, Santa Monica Print Pool

5:05 PM

The President departs Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles International Airport Open Press

5:55 PM

The President arrives Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs International Airport Open Press

8:00 PM

The President participates in a photo opportunity with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China

California, The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage Travel Pool Coverage

8:05 PM

The President and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China will hold a bilateral meeting

California, The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage Pool Spray

11:00 PM

The President will hold a working dinner with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China

California, The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage Closed Press

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

June 6, 2013

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the President will travel to North Carolina. The departure from the South Lawn as well as the arrival at Charlotte International Airport are open press.

While in North Carolina, as part of his “Middle Class Jobs & Opportunity Tour,” the President will travel to Mooresville Middle School in Mooresville, North Carolina, to deliver remarks and see firsthand the school’s cutting edge curriculum that maximizes the benefits of technology and digital learning. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media and there will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s tour of Mooresville Middle School.

In the evening, the President will travel to San Jose to attend events for the DSCC at private residences. He will remain overnight in San Jose. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only at the DSCC events.

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

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

At 3:45 PM, the Vice President will meet with His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, at the White House. This meeting is closed press. 

All times ET

12:05 PM

The President departs the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 11:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:20 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage (Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time 10:45AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

1:35 PM

The President arrives in North Carolina

Charlotte International Airport Open Press

2:30 PM

The President tours Mooresville Middle School

North Carolina, Mooresville Middle School, Mooresville Travel Pool Coverage

2:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at Mooresville Middle School

North Carolina, Mooresville Middle School, Mooresville Open to pre-credentialed media

3:45 PM

The Vice President meets with His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain

The White House Closed Press

4:15 PM

The President departs North Carolina

Charlotte International Airport Open Press

9:00 PM

The President arrives in California

Moffett Federal Airfield Open Press

10:00 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DSCC event

Private Residence, Palo Alto, CA Print Pool

11:25 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DSCC event

Private Residence, CA, Portola Valley Print Pool

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Roll Call
Radio: Sirius XM
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune

June 5, 2013

The Schedule

On Wednesday 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 meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will welcome the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House to honor the team and their Super Bowl XLVII victory.  This visit will also continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to communities as part of their trip to Washington. The President’s remarks on the South Lawn will be open press. 

In the afternoon, the President will make a personnel announcement in the Rose Garden. The President’s remarks will be open press.

In the morning, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to New York City. At 11:30 AM, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will attend a funeral service for Senator Frank Lautenberg at Park Avenue Synagogue. The Vice President’s remarks at this event are pooled press.

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

 

All times ET

10:15 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The Vice President and Dr. Biden attend a funeral service for Senator Frank Lautenberg

Park Avenue Synagogue Pooled Press

12:10 PM

The President welcomes the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House

The South Lawn Open Press (Pre-Set 9:30AM—Final Gather 11:40AM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:15 PM

The President makes a personnel announcement

Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-Set 1:30PM—Final Gather 1:50PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Regional Reporters
Radio: SRN

June 4, 2013

The Schedule

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

Later, the President will deliver a statement in the Rose Garden. The President will announce his nomination of three candidates for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.  The President’s remarks in the Rose Garden are open press.

Later in the morning, the President will participate in a bilateral meeting with Chilean President Sebastián Piñera in the Oval Office. The President looks forward to discussing a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues during their Oval Office meeting, including our joint work in advancing negotiations toward the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.  The President also welcomes the opportunity to underscore the strong bonds of friendship between the United States and Chile and discuss our cooperation on energy, education, environmental conservation, and economic development in Latin America. The Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting in the Oval Office.

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

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and visit with Wounded Warriors who are being treated at the hospital and their families.  This visit is closed press. The departure and arrival on the South Lawn are open press. 

At 7:00 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks to the American-Turkish Council’s 32nd Annual Conference. This event at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel is open press; media inquiries and RSVPs should be directed to Canan Buyukunsal at cbuyukunsal@the-atc.org

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:30 AM

The President delivers a statement

The Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-Set 9:15AM—Final Gather 10:00AM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

11:10 AM

The President and Chilean President Sebastián Piñerahold a bilateral meeting; The Vice President also attends

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom (Final Gather 11:50AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:20 PM

The President departs the White House en route Bethesda, Maryland

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 2:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

2:30 PM

The President arrives Bethesda, Maryland

Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 12:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

2:50 PM

The President visits the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Maryland, Bethesda Closed Press

4:35 PM

The President departs Bethesda, Maryland en route the White House

Travel Pool Coverage

4:45 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 4:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

7:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks to the American-Turkish Council’s 32nd Annual Conference

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:45 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Real Clear Politics
Radio: NPR

June 3, 2013

The Schedule

On Monday morning, the President and the Vice President will host a National Conference on Mental Health at the White House. The President’s remarks in the East Room are open press.

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

At 2:00 PM, the Vice President will deliver closing remarks at the National Conference on Mental Health at the White House. The Vice President’s remarks in South Court Auditorium are open press; pre-set time for press is 1:15 PM and updated gather time for press is 1:40 PM at the White House stakeout location. 

All times ET

9:55 AM

The President delivers opening remarks to the White House Mental Health Conference

East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 8:45AM; Final Gather 9:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:15 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:00 PM

The Vice President and Secretary Shinseki deliver closing remarks at the National Conference on Mental Health

South Court Auditorium Open Press (Pre-set time for press is 1:15 PM and updated gather time for press is 1:40 PM at the White House stakeout location)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:15 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Politico
Radio: FOX

May 31, 2013

The Schedule

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

Later, the President, joined by college students, will call on Congress to help keep college affordable for middle-class families and students by preventing student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1st.  The President’s remarks in the Rose Garden are open press.

Later in the morning, the President will welcome NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the White House.  The Secretary General’s visit underscores the vital importance the United States places on the North Atlantic Alliance and our relationship with Europe, and our shared commitment to addressing challenges together. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting in the Oval Office.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to the Presidential Palace. The Vice President’s arrival at the Presidential Palace is open press.

At 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME/9:00 AM ET, the Vice President will meet with President Dilma Rousseff. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting.

Later in the morning, the Vice President will travel to the Ministry of External Relations. The Vice President’s arrival at the Ministry of External Relations is open press.

At 11:15 AM LOCAL TIME/10:15 AM ET, Vice President Biden will meet with Vice President Michel Temer. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting.

At 12:15 PM LOCAL TIME/11:15 AM ET, Vice President Biden and Vice President Temer will deliver statements to the press. These statements will be open press and audio will be streamed live to obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/Live.

Afterwards, Vice President Biden and Vice President Temer will attend a lunch. This lunch is closed press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Brasília, Brazil, en route Washington, DC.

All times ET

9:00 AM

The Vice President meets with President Dilma Rousseff

Pool Spray at the Top

9:40 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

The Oval Office Closed Press

10:15 AM

The Vice President meets with Vice President Michel Temer

Pool Spray at the Top

10:20 AM

The President delivers remarks on student loans

The Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-Set 9:00AM; Final Gather 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:50 AM

The President meets with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

The Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom (Final Gather 11:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

11:15 AM

The Vice President delivers statements to the press with Vice President Temer

Open Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: AP

May 30, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart Chicago, Illinois en route Washington, DC. The departure from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

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

In the morning, the Vice President will visit a local Brazilian community. This visit is pooled press.

Later, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will meet with U.S. Consulate staff and families in Rio de Janeiro. This event is closed press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, en route Brasília, Brazil.

The Vice President and Dr. Biden’s arrival in Brasília at Brasília International Airport at 5:15 PM LOCAL TIME/4:15 PM ET is open press.

In the evening, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will meet with U.S. Embassy staff and families in Brasília. This event is closed press. 

All times ET

12:55 PM

The President departs Chicago, Illinois

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Open Press

2:40 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

2:55 PM

The President arrives The White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 2:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:15 PM

The Vice President and Dr. Biden arrive in Brasília

Brasília International Airport Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 1:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Newsweek
Radio: ABC
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Post

May 29, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. At noon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to Chicago. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at O’Hare International Airport are open press. While in Chicago, the President will attend two events for the DCCC. The first event at the Chicago Hilton will have pool coverage of the President’s remarks. The second event at a private residence will have print pool only coverage of the President’s remarks. The President will remain overnight in Chicago. At 12:00 PM LOCAL TIME/11:00 AM ET, the Vice President will deliver a speech on the U.S.-Brazil partnership at Pier Maua. These remarks are open press. Audio of the Vice President’s speech will be streamed live to obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/Live. In the afternoon, the Vice President will visit the Petrobras Centro de Pesquisas (CENPES) facility in Rio to discuss energy cooperation between Brazil and the United States. Portions of this visit will be pooled press. Afterwards, the Vice President will meet with Brazilian business, trade, and investment leaders at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Technology Park. The Vice President’s remarks at the bottom of this meeting are pooled press.
All times ET

11:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The Vice President delivers a speech on the U.S.-Brazil partnership

Pier Maua Open Press

12:00 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

3:55 PM

The President departs the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 3:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:10 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 2:30PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

6:00 PM

The President arrives Chicago

O’Hare International Airport Open Press

7:30 PM

The President attends a DCCC event

Chicago Hilton Pooled Press

8:45 PM

The President attends a DCCC event

Private Residence Print Pool

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Newsday
Radio: VOA
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: WSJ