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January 15, 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 have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in a post-State of the Union interview with three popular YouTube creators live from the East Room. Creators Swoozie, Destin Sandlin, and Ingrid Nilsen will ask President Obama questions about the issues that matter most to them and their followers. The interview will be streamed live at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU and YouTube.com/WhiteHouse.

Vice President's Daily Guidance:

In the morning, the Vice President will attend the President’s daily briefing in the oval office.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will have lunch with the President in the Private Dining Room.

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

At 3:15 PM, the Vice President will tour the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. The tour is pooled press.

At 3:45 PM, the Vice President will participate in a roundtable at the Abramson Cancer Center. This roundtable is open press.

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

All times ET
1:00 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
1:00 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:15 AM	The President participates in interviews with YouTube Creators East Room Closed Press Watch live
9:30 AM	In-Town Pool Call Time
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press

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

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What You Missed: President Obama's Interview with YouTube

YouTube stars Ingrid Nilsen, Destin Sandlin, and sWooZie sat down with President Obama to ask questions following the State of the Union.

4:47 PM ET by Kori Schulman

West Wing Week 1/15/16 or, “Science the Heck Out of This”

Welcome to this special State of the Union edition of West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

4:28 PM ET by Hope Hall

With Two Weeks Left of Open Enrollment, Here's How Healthy Communities Are Paving the Way

With two weeks left in this Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, the White House has announced the updated rankings of its Healthy Communities Challenge.

3:44 PM ET by Jerry Abramson

January 14, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will hold a town hall and Twitter Q&A in Baton Rouge to engage with Americans about the real progress the American people have made to move our country forward and how we can continue taking action to address the challenges and opportunities in the years ahead. The town hall at McKinley Senior High School is open to pre-credentialed media, and the Twitter Q&A is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Louisiana en route Washington, DC. The departure from Baton Rouge Regional Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

Daily Guidance for the Vice President:

In the morning, the Vice President will depart Washington, D.C. en route Guatemala City, Guatemala.

At 12:00 PM LOCAL TIME/1:00 PM EST, the Vice President will hold a bilateral meeting with President-elect Jimmy Morales of Guatemala. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting at the Intercontinental Real Guatemala.

At 12:30 PM LOCAL TIME/1:30 PM EST, the Vice President will hold a working lunch with the Northern Triangle leaders of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting at the Intercontinental Real Guatemala.

At 3:00 PM LOCAL TIME/4:00 PM EST, the Vice President will attend the inauguration of President-elect Morales at the Miguel Angel Asturias Cultural Center. The inauguration is open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Guatemala City, Guatemala en route Washington, D.C.

All times ET
11:05 AM	The President holds a town hall McKinley Senior High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Open to pre-credentialed media Watch live.
12:30 PM	The President holds a Twitter Q&A McKinley Senior High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Closed Press
2:20 PM	The President departs Louisiana en route Washington, DC Baton Rouge Regional Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:35 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
4:50 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 3:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: SRN

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

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The Tweeter-in-Chief: @POTUS Hosts a Twitter Q&A in Baton Rouge

After delivering his final State of the Union address, President Obama took to Twitter to answer questions from people around the country

9:07 PM ET by Alex Wall

More than Halfway There: New Opportunities to Expand Medicaid and Level the Playing Field

With Louisiana’s decision, over half of the uninsured Americans who could gain coverage from expanding Medicaid will be able to do so.

6:00 AM ET by Shaun Donovan, Cecilia Muñoz

January 13, 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 travel to Omaha, Nebraska. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Offutt Air Force Base is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Omaha, the President will engage with Americans about the real progress the American people have made to move our country forward, and how we can continue taking action to address the challenges and opportunities in the years ahead. The President will hold a living room discussion with a family at a private residence in the Omaha area and then deliver remarks at University of Nebraska Omaha. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the discussion, and the President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Nebraska en route Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The departure from Offutt Air Force Base and arrival at Baton Rouge Regional Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.

The President will remain overnight in Baton Rouge.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:55 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 11:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:15 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Omaha, Nebraska Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 10:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
3:00 PM	The President arrives Omaha, Nebraska Offutt Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media
3:30 PM	The President holds a living room discussion Private Residence, Omaha area, Nebraska Pool Spray at the Top
5:15 PM	The President delivers remarks University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Open to pre-credentialed media Watch live
6:20 PM	The President departs Nebraska en route Baton Rouge, Louisiana Offutt Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media
8:25 PM	The President arrives Baton Rouge, Louisiana Baton Rouge Regional Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Examiner
Radio: FOX

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: Press Secretary Josh Earnest will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route Omaha, Nebraska
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Post

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A Letter to the President: "My Early Morning Fears"

After delivering his final State of the Union, the President headed to Nebraska to meet this letter writer. Read what she wrote.

2:41 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Follow Along: Big Block of Cheese Day

Check out the conversations that are happening for Big Block of Cheese Day and find out how you can participate.

1:22 PM ET by Danielle Cohen

Email from Bradley Whitford: "Cheese Day"

Actor Bradley Whitford joins #BigBlockofCheeseDay, when the White House takes your questions and applauds your best cheese puns on the Internet.

10:16 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

January 12, 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 evening, the President will deliver the State of the Union Address at the United States Capitol. The Vice President, the First Lady, and Dr. Jill Biden will attend. The event is open to pre-credentialed media, and the travel pool will accompany. Information about the State of the Union as well as a live stream of the address is available at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
9:00 PM	The President delivers the State of the Union Address United States Capitol Open to pre-credentialed media In-Town Travel Pool Gather 8:10PM—North Doors of the Palm Room The Vice President, The First Lady, and Dr. Jill Biden attend. Watch Live.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Blade
Radio: CBS

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Back to Work: What Comes After the President’s Final State of the Union Address

Six years and 358 days after talking office, President Obama just delivered his last State of the Union address, and he focused on the future.

8:45 PM ET by Denis McDonough

Email from President Obama: "The Last Time I'll Do This"

Read this message the President sent before heading over to the Capitol for his final State of the Union address.

7:12 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

The Road After SOTU: Engaging with Americans in their Communities

The story of President Obama’s travel after his State of the Union addresses.

2:07 PM ET by Keith Maley

January 11, 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.

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

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

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Making it Accessible: A State of the Union that Everyone Can Experience

We’re doing even more to make sure the President can share his last State of the Union message with all Americans.

12:06 PM ET by Maria Town

YouTube Interviews President Obama after the State of the Union

Got a question for President Obama? Join in the post-State of the Union YouTube interview.

11:06 AM ET by Kori Schulman

We're on Snapchat: Add WhiteHouse

The White House launches an "Official Story" on Snapchat to provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Administration.

9:45 AM ET by Joshua Miller

January 10, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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Meeting People Where They Are

Learn all the ways you watch and engage online with the President's final State of the Union Address

6:04 PM ET by Jason Goldman

Join in the "State of the Union: Cabinet In Your Community" Tour

After President Obama's State of the Union speech, Cabinet officials will travel across the nation as part of the "State of the Union: Cabinet in Your Community" tour.

1:56 PM ET by Broderick Johnson

Meet the Guests in the First Lady's 2016 State of the Union Box

These inspiring individuals will be seated in the box with the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden and Valerie Jarrett at the State of the Union Address on Tuesday.

11:30 AM ET by Amanda Stone

January 9, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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Email from Josh Earnest: 7 SOTUs

We're commemorating President Obama's final State of the Union address with a special way to look at his past speeches.

12:50 PM ET by Josh Earnest

Weekly Address: America Can Do Anything

The President remarks on the incredible progress that has been made in the American auto industry.

6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

January 8, 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 participate in a conference call with grassroots supporters to discuss gun violence prevention. This call in the Oval Office is closed press.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
2:05 PM	The President participates in a conference call on gun violence prevention Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Tampa Bay Times
Radio: WW1

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It's That Time of Gruyère: Big Block of Cheese Day Is Back

For the third year in a row, we’re brie-ing back Big Block of Cheese Day at the White House.

9:41 PM ET by Laura Miller

West Wing Week: 1/08/2016 or, “Too Many”

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

8:37 PM ET by Rachel Kopilow

How We're Countering Violent Extremism at Home and Abroad:

The President's Advisor on Counterterrorism shares an update on our campaign to keep Americans safe.

4:10 PM ET by Lisa O. Monaco

This Is What Progress Looks Like

Watch the video to see how far our economy has come over the last 7 years.

1:05 PM ET by Danielle Cohen

The Employment Situation in December

The economy added 292,000 jobs in December, marking the strongest two years of job creation since 1998-2000.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

Live Updates: What the President is Doing to Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands

President Obama has a responsibility to do everything in his power to reduce gun violence. Here’s what he’s doing.

9:18 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

January 7, 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 evening, the President will participate in a live town hall event with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on reducing gun violence in America. There will be limited pool coverage of this event at George Mason University. The President’s arrival and departure from the White House will be open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
7:05 PM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 6:50 pm - North Doors of the Palm Room
8:00 PM	The President participates in a live town hall event with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on reducing gun violence in America George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Pooled Press Limited Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 6:00PM – Stakeout Location)
9:30 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 9:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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Chart of the Week: American Auto Industry Is Stronger Than Ever

After seven years of consecutive growth, 2015 marked record sales for the American auto industry.

4:40 PM ET by Danielle Cohen

What They're Saying Around the Country

Here is a sample of what editorial boards across the country are saying about the President’s executive actions to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer.

1:29 PM ET by Josh Earnest

Email from Senator Chris Murphy: What Congress Owes the Families of Newtown

Congress has failed the families of Newtown and victims of gun violence across the country.

11:28 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

January 6, 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 have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	In-Town Pool Call Time Pooled Press
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
2:30 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Closed Press