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June 23, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to San Francisco, California. The departure from the South Lawn is open press. The arrival at Moffett Federal Airfield in San Jose is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival in San Francisco will be covered by the travel pool.

The President will remain overnight in San Francisco.

All times ET
11:45 AM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	The President delivers a statement Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press
2:55 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 2:35pm-North Doors of the Palm Room
3:10 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route San Jose, California Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage: Call Time 1:45PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
8:30 PM	The President arrives in San Jose, California Moffett Federal Air Field Open to pre-credentialed media
9:05 PM	The President arrives in San Francisco, California Travel Pool Coverage

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: AP

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wires: AP, Reuters, AFP
Wire Photos: ABC
TV Corr & Crew: Buzzfeed

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Live Updates: President Obama on the Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration Reform

Watch the President's remarks on Supreme Court's ruling on immigration reform and learn what it means for our immigration policies.

11:38 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

June 22, 2016

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 sign the bill H.R. 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. This signing in South Court Auditorium will be open press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President signs H.R. 2576 South Court Auditorium Open Press Pre-Set 9:30AM; Final Gather 10:50AM – Stakeout Location
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: NBC
Print: Newsday
Radio: ABC

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Asked & Answered: The President on Making Sure Americans Can Get Lifesaving Treatment

In his reply to a letter from a Pennsylvania mother, the President emphasizes the need for additional funding to respond to the opioid epidemic.

4:49 PM ET by Michael Botticelli

Celebrating the 17th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

Today we celebrate the Supreme Court decision establishing that the unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities was a form of unlawful discrimination.

2:35 PM ET by Maria Town, Vanita Gupta

Here's What American Business Leaders Are Doing to Help Protect You from the Zika Virus

An update on the risks associated with Zika and what business leaders are doing to help you protect yourself this summer.

9:41 AM ET by Amy Pope

June 21, 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 travel to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland to visit with wounded service members. This visit is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
2:50 PM	The President departs the White House en route Bethesda, Maryland Open Press Final Gather 2:35PM-North Doors of the Palm Room
3:15 PM	The President visits the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Bethesda Closed Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 1:00PM- Stakeout Location
4:45 PM	The President departs Bethesda, Maryland en route the White House In-Town Travel Pool Coverage
4:55 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:40PM-North Doors of the Palm Room

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#BidenInIreland: Follow Along with the Vice President's Trip to Ireland

The Vice President is in Ireland for his first official visit. Follow along as he meets with leaders, traces his ancestry, and answers questions along the way.

6:18 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Mr. President Goes to Yosemite

“Here at Yosemite we connect not just with our own spirit, but with something greater.”

4:10 PM ET by Hope Hall

The American Bar Association Gives Its Highest Rating to Chief Judge Garland

Today, the American Bar Association gave its highest possible rating to Chief Judge Merrick Garland, assessing him as unanimously well-qualified.

3:27 PM ET by Melanie Garunay

100 Examples of Putting Science in Its Rightful Place

President Obama’s leadership has had a profound impact in building U.S. capacity in science, technology, and innovation.

9:47 AM ET by Thomas Kalil, Cristin Dorgelo

Growing the Economy through Innovation: New Rules for the Commercial and Scientific Use of Drones

Today, the Administration is releasing new ground rules to govern the use of small unmanned aircraft for commercial, educational and public purposes.

9:19 AM ET by Secretary Anthony Foxx, Jason Miller, Ed Felten, and Michael Huerta

June 20, 2016

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 deliver remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. SelectUSA, created in 2011, is the first-ever federal effort to bring job-creating investment to the United States, promoting the United States as the world’s premier business location, and providing easy access to federal-level programs and services related to business investment. This event will be open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit Washington Hilton Hotel Open to pre-credentialed media In-Town Travel Pool Gather 11:40AM – 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: Media News
Radio: VOA

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An Update on What We're Doing to Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands

In January, President Obama announced new actions to protect our children and communities from gun violence. Today, we're announcing important progress on those steps.

6:30 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Honoring and Celebrating Refugees on World Refugee Day

On World Refugee Day, communities across the globe honor the courage and resilience of refugees and celebrate their contributions.

1:38 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Amy Pope

Strengthening and Celebrating America’s Capacity for Innovation

This week will be innovation themed, starting with a new manufacturing hub winner at SelectUSA and concluding with the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.

6:00 AM ET by Jeffrey Zients

June 19, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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June 18, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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Weekly Address: Standing with Orlando

In this week's address, President Obama reflected on his visit with the families of the victims of the Orlando terrorist attack.

6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

June 17, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will hold a meeting with Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. The visit will underscore the deep strategic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia. It will be an opportunity to further discuss issues of mutual concern including de-escalating regional conflicts, our campaign against ISIL, Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Program, and efforts to further progress on the objectives agreed to at the U.S.-GCC Summit in April. The meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the First Family will travel to Carlsbad Caverns National Park to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of America's national park system. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Roswell International Air Center is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the First Family will tour Carlsbad Caverns. There will be a pool spray of the tour.

Later in the afternoon, the First Family will depart Roswell, New Mexico en route Yosemite Valley, California. The departure from the Roswell International Air Center and arrival at the Castle Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

The First Family will remain overnight in the Yosemite Valley

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President meets with will meet with Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia Oval Office Closed Press
11:35 AM	The First Family departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 11:15AM-North Doors of the Palm Room
11:50 AM	The First Family departs Joint Base Andrews en route Roswell, New Mexico Out of Town Travel Pool Coverage: Call Time 10:00AM-Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
3:20 PM	The First Family arrives in Roswell, New Mexico Roswell International Air Center Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:55 PM	The First Family tours the Carlsbad Caverns Carlsbad Caverns, Carlsbad, New Mexico Travel Pool Spray
7:50 PM	The First Family departs Roswell, New Mexico en route Yosemite Valley, California Roswell International Air Center Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

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West Wing Week: 06/17/16 or, "We Will Stand With Orlando"

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

5:09 PM ET by Rachel Kopilow

Email from Vice President Biden on the Assault Weapon Ban

Vice President Biden sent this message to people who signed a We the People petition calling on the government to ban AR-15-type assault weapons from civilian ownership.

4:00 PM ET by Vice President Joe Biden

It's Time for Congress to Provide the Funding We Need for the Opioid Epidemic

Congress should fully fund the President’s $1.1 billion request to fight the opioid epidemic so every American with an opioid use disorder who wants treatment can get it.

3:15 PM ET by Michael Botticelli, Shaun Donovan

Never Forget: We are Charleston

After one year from the atrocity at Charleston, the mass shooting in Orlando last Sunday reminds us that our work is far from done.

1:49 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

June 16, 2016

The Schedule

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

While in Orlando, the President and the Vice President will meet with families of victims of the attack. This visit will be closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Orlando, Florida en route Washington, DC. The departure from Orlando 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 en route Orlando, Florida Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
12:30 PM	The President arrives in Orlando, Florida Orlando International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
1:20 PM	The President and The Vice President meet with families of victims of the attack Orlando, Florida Closed Press
4:35 PM	The President departs Orlando, Florida en route Washington, DC Orlando International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
6:25 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
6:40 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 6:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: The Hill
Radio: NPR

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Times
Radio: VOA

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President Obama on the Tragic Shooting in Orlando

Watch President Obama's statements on the tragic shooting that took place in Orlando, Florida.

7:23 PM ET by Melanie Garunay

June 15, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the White House. This meeting in the Map Room is closed press.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President will meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Map Room Closed Press

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

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