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August 2, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House for an Official Visit with a State Dinner. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will also attend. The arrival ceremony on the South Lawn is open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the Oval Office; the Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a joint press conference with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the East Room. The press conference is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong at the North Portico. This arrival is open to pre-credentialed media. The President and the First Lady will then take an official photo with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong on the Grand Staircase. The photo is pooled press.

Later in the evening, the President and the First Lady will host a State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the East Room. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will also attend. The President and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will each give a toast. The toast remarks during the dinner are pooled press.

Following the dinner, the President and the First Lady will attend the State Dinner reception with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong in the State Dining Room. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will also attend. There will be pooled press coverage of the first song.

All times ET
9:00 AM	The President and The First Lady welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House; The Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend South Lawn Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-Set 7:30AM; Final Gather 8:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
10:05 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 9:50AM – Rose Garden
11:40 AM	The President and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hold a joint press conference East Room Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-set 10:40AM; Final Gather 11:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
6:55 PM	The President and The First Lady welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong North Portico Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-set 5:30PM; Final Gather 6:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
7:30 PM	The President and The First Lady take an official photo with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong Grand Staircase Pooled Press Gather Time 6:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
8:40 PM	The President and The First Lady attend the State Dinner with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong; The President and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong each deliver a toast; The Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend East Room Pooled Press Pooled Press for Toasts by President Obama and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Gather Time 8:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
10:00 PM	The President and The First Lady attend the State Dinner Reception with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong; The Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend State Dining Room Pooled Press Pooled Press for First Song (Gather Time 9:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room) Travel pool should dress in dark attire for this formal event

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Real Clear Politics
Radio: Talk Media News

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Follow Along: Welcoming Singapore to the White House

Watch as President Obama welcomes Prime Minister Lee of Singapore to the White House for an official visit.

7:55 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology

With today’s workshop, OSTP is announcing new public and private efforts to support the safe integration and innovative adoption of unmanned aircraft systems.

6:39 AM ET by Ted Wackler, Evan Cooke, and Terah Lyons

August 1, 2016

The Schedule

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

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

Later in the morning, the President will travel to Atlanta, Georgia. The departure from the South Lawn is open press and the arrival at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is open to pre-credential media.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the 95th National Convention of Disabled American Veterans. The President’s remarks are pooled for TV and open to pre-credentialed still photographers and correspondents.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in a DNC roundtable at a private residence. This event is closed press.

Afterward, the President will depart Atlanta, Georgia en route Washington, DC. The departure from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is open to pre-credential media, and the President will motorcade back to the White House accompanied by the in-town travel pool.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:05 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:25 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Atlanta, Georgia Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:45AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
12:55 PM	The President arrives in Atlanta, Georgia Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
1:35 PM	The President delivers remarks at the 95th National Convention of Disabled American Veterans The Hyatt Regency Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Pooled for TV and Open to Pre-Credentialed Stills and Correspondents
2:00 PM	The Vice President will hold a conference call with college presidents to discuss It’s On Us. To join the call, members of the media must preregister. Last year, the White House partnered with Generation Progress to launch the It’s On Us campaign to engage college students, and all members of campus communities, in preventing sexual assault.
2:45 PM	The President participates in a DNC roundtable Private Residence, Atlanta, Georgia Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President departs Atlanta, Georgia en route Washington, DC Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
5:30 PM	The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Politico
Radio: Sirius XM

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

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President Obama Speaks to Veterans in Atlanta

President Obama will talk about how we can expand opportunities for service members, veterans, and their families at the Disabled Veterans Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

10:00 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

July 31, 2016

The Schedule

On Sunday, the President will return to the White House. The arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

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

In-Town Pool Call Time: 1:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: NY Times
Radio: SRN

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July 30, 2016

The Schedule

On Saturday, the President will travel to Camp David, where he will remain overnight. The departure from Joint Base Andrews will be covered by the in-town travel pool.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: NY Post
Radio: NPR

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Weekly Address: It’s Time to Fill the Vacancy on the Supreme Court

In this week's address, retired Federal Judge Timothy Lewis joined Vice President Joe Biden to discuss the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court.

6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

July 29, 2016

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry.

In the morning, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Wilmington, Delaware en route New York, New York.

While in New York, the Vice President will tape an appearance on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” on the rape kit backlog and efforts to end violence against women.

The Vice President and Dr. Biden will remain overnight in New York, New York.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
2:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry 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: NY Daily News
Radio: FOX

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West Wing Week 7/29/16 or, “You Think I'm Spry Now”

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

5:27 PM ET by Hope Hall

The Road Ahead: New Investments in Transportation

New Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants will help create jobs and build on our progress.

4:30 PM ET by Nate Loewentheil, Senior Policy Advisor for Economic Development

More than 5.55 Million Records Released

Today's visitor record release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 5.55 million.

4:00 PM ET by Amanda Stone

Advance Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Second Quarter of 2016

Real GDP grew 1.2 percent at an annual rate in the second quarter, with strong consumer spending growth offset in part by a decrease in inventory investment.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

July 28, 2016

The Schedule

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

In the morning, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Wilmington, Delaware en route Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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

Later in the afternoon, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will meet privately with the families of the fallen police officers and those who were injured. This meeting will be closed press.

Afterwards, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Baton Rouge, Louisiana en route Wilmington, Delaware.

All times ET
11:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
3:00 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a vigil honoring the three fallen law enforcement officers who lost thir lives in the line of duty on Sunday, July 17; Dr. Biden will also attend. Healing Place Church Open Press

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July 27, 2016

The Schedule

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

In the morning, the Vice President will depart Wilmington, Delaware en route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

At 9:15 AM, the Vice President will greet with the Delaware Delegation at McGillin’s Olde Ale House.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route Wilmington, Delaware.

In the evening, the President will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In the evening, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will depart Wilmington, Delaware en route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at the Democratic National Convention.

Afterward, the President will depart Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route Washington, DC.

At 9:00 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the Democratic National Convention; Dr. Biden will introduce the Vice President.

Afterwards, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route Wilmington, Delaware.

All times ET
9:15 AM	The Vice President will greet with the Delaware Delegation. McGillin's Olde Ale House Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office
8:50 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
9:00 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at the Democratic National Convention; Dr. Biden will introduce the Vice President. Philadelphia
9:05 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 7:15PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
9:50 PM	The President arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
10:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at the Democratic National Convention Wells Fargo Center
11:40 PM	The President delivers remarks at the Democratic National Convention Philadelphia International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 7:15PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: McClatchy

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July 26, 2016

The Schedule

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

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

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Media News
Radio: AP

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Why I’m Here: The Importance of the U.S. — China Relationship

Ambassador Susan Rice writes on her fourth trip to China as the President’s National Security Advisor.

12:00 PM ET by Ambassador Susan Rice

Supporting Americans With Disabilities

Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and how President Obama has upheld its mission to make America as accessible as possible.

11:50 AM ET by Dana Frayne

July 25, 2016

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will meet separately with Secretary of Treasury Lew and Secretary of Defense Carter. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
3:15 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
4:15 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Carter Oval Office Closed Press