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What's Happening

April 24, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

April 23, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

April 22, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

April 21, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

All times ET

4:05 AM

The President takes a family photo with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders

Diriyah Palace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Pooled Press

4:10 AM

The President attends Session One of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit

Diriyah Palace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Travel Pool Spray at the Top

6:00 AM

The President attends Session Two of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit

Diriyah Palace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Closed Press

7:10 AM

The President attends Session Three of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit

Diriyah Palace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Closed Press

8:15 AM

The President delivers a statement to the press

Diriyah Palace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Pooled Press

10:00 AM

The President departs Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

King Khalid International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

5:00 PM

The President arrives London, United Kingdom

London Stansted Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

April 20, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will arrive in Ramstein, Germany, where Air Force One will refuel. 

Later in the morning, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Washington, DC en route New Orleans, Louisiana.

Afterward, as part of the White House's annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, the First Lady will meet with, and take questions from, children of Executive Office employees, and young people from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, SchoolTalk, and the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency.

In the afternoon, the President will arrive in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The arrival at King Khalid International Airport will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will have a meeting with King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting.

Afterward, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will deliver remarks at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2016. Later, the Vice President will attend a DNC event. 

In the evening, the President will meet with Embassy personnel and families. This meeting is closed press. 

Later in the evening, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart New Orleans, Louisiana en route Washington, DC.

The President will remain overnight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

All times ET

1:00 AM

The President departs Ramstein Air Base en route Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ramstein Air Base, Germany Travel Pool Coverage

6:35 AM

The President arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open to pre-credentialed media

7:20 AM

The President has a meeting with King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia

Erga Palace Travel Pool Spray at the Top

11:00 AM

The First Lady will meet with, and take questions from, children of Executive Office employees, and young people from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, SchoolTalk, and the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency

The White House Open Press

12:25 PM

The President participates in an Embassy meet and greet

Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Closed Press

1:15 PM

The Vice President and Dr. Biden will deliver remarks at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2016

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Open Press

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

April 19, 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 Vice President will deliver remarks at the White House Forum on Increasing Access to Justice. These remarks in South Court Auditorium will be streamed live at obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Washington, DC en route Ramstein, Germany on his way to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The departure from the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

1:15 PM

The Vice President will deliver remarks at the White House Forum on Increasing Access to Justice

South Court Auditorium These remarks in South Court Auditorium will be streamed live at obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

3:05 PM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 2:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

3:20 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Ramstein, Germany

Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Out-of-Town Pool Call Time 1:45PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Roll Call
Radio: AURN
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: New York Times

April 18, 2016

The Schedule

The President and the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

Later in the evening, the Vice President will deliver remarks at J Street’s 2016 National Gala. These remarks at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Building will be open press.

All times ET

8:45 PM

The Vice President will deliver remarks at J Street’s 2016 National Gala

Ronald Reagan International Trade Building Open Press

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

April 17, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

April 16, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

April 15, 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 Vice President will meet with senior advisors.

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

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

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