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November 6, 2015

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.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	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: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: BNA
Radio: AURN

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West Wing Week: 11/06/2015 or, "Top Prize!"

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

5:42 PM ET by Rachel Kopilow

What Environmental and Conservation Advocates Are Saying About TPP’s Environment Chapter

Here's why the President's trade deal presents a historic opportunity to protect the environment.

12:09 PM ET by Rohan Patel

Here's the deal: the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Here's what President Obama said about the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to American jobs and workers.

10:15 AM ET by President Barack Obama

The Employment Situation in October

The economy added 271,000 jobs in October, marking the strongest three years of job creation since 2000.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

The First Lady’s Travel Diary: The World Innovation Summit for Education

First Lady Michelle Obama shares her visit to Qatar with middle school and high school students in the U.S.

9:28 AM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

November 5, 2015

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 participate in the latest installment of “Live from the White House” by conducting a round of interviews with radio hosts from Tampa, Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, and Seattle to discuss the Affordable Care Act and the importance of reducing the number of people without health insurance. While in Washington, the local anchors will spend the day at the White House with the President’s top advisers. These interviews are embargoed until 5:00PM EDT. The interviews will take place in the Oval Office.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks to tribal leaders and take part in a conversation with Native youth at the 2015 White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Each federally recognized tribe was invited to send one representative to the conference. This will be the seventh White House Tribal Nations Conference for the Obama Administration, and continues to build upon the President’s commitment to strengthen the government-to-government relationship with Indian Country and to improve the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives, with an emphasis on increasing opportunity for Native youth. The President’s remarks are pooled for TV and open to limited pre-credentialed still photographers and correspondents.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:10 PM	The President is interviewed by local radio hosts participating in “Live from the White House” Oval Office
3:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the National League of Cities 2015 Congress of Cities and Exposition Nashville Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee Open Press
4:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at the 2015 White House Tribal Nations Conference Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents In-Town Travel Pool Gather 3:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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The Path Forward on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Obama Administration released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as negotiated by the U.S. and 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

2:57 PM ET by Tim Reif

Watch and Engage: The White House Tribal Nations Conference and Youth Town Hall

Follow along as President Obama hosts the 2015 White House Tribal Nations Conference and roundtable with Native youth.

1:54 PM ET by Kori Schulman

November 4, 2015

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 participate in a conference call with Affordable Care Act in-person assisters and volunteers to discuss open enrollment. This call in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks and take questions at a DNC event. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks only.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:30 PM	The President participates in a conference call with ACA in-person assisters and volunteers Oval Office Closed Press
5:40 PM	The President delivers remarks and takes questions at a DNC event Private Residence, Potomac, Maryland Print Pool In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 4:45 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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The First Lady’s Travel Diary: Visiting Our Troops in Qatar

First Lady Michelle Obama shares her visit to Qatar with middle school and high school students in the U.S.

2:02 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

Make an Impact: Become a White House Fellow

Do you want to make an impact? Apply to be a part of the 2016-2017 class of White House Fellows by January 12, 2016.

11:48 AM ET by Jennifer Yeager Kaplan

November 3, 2015

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 attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President will 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: CNN
Print: Washington Post
Radio: WW1

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November 2, 2015

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.

Afterward, the President will travel to the Newark, New Jersey. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Newark Liberty International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Newark, the President will highlight the re-entry process of formerly incarcerated individuals who are working to put their lives back on track and earn their second chance. He will be joined by Senator Booker and Mayor Baraka. The President will visit a residential facility, Integrity House, and later convene a roundtable discussion at Rutgers University – Newark, Center for Law & Justice, where he will also deliver a statement. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s visit to Integrity House. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the roundtable, and the President’s statement at Rutgers University – Newark, Center for Law & Justice is pooled for TV and open to limited pre-credentialed still photographers and correspondents.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to New York, New York to deliver remarks and take questions at a DCCC event at a private residence and deliver remarks at a DNC event at Richard Rodgers Theatre. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks at the DCCC event and travel pool coverage of the President’s remarks at the DNC event.

In the evening, the President will depart New York en route Washington, DC. The departure from Downtown Manhattan Heliport will be covered by the travel pool, the departure from Newark Liberty International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive 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 11:25AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
12:10 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Newark, New Jersey Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 10:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
1:05 PM	The President arrives Newark, New Jersey Newark Liberty International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
1:25 PM	The President visits Integrity House Integrity House, Newark, New Jersey Travel Pool Coverage
3:15 PM	The President convenes a roundtable discussion Rutgers University – Newark, Center for Law & Justice, Newark, New Jersey Pool Spray at the Top
4:20 PM	The President delivers a statement Rutgers University – Newark, Center for Law & Justice, Newark, New Jersey Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
7:00 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DCCC event Private Residence, New York Print Pool
8:05 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Richard Rodgers Theatre, New York Travel Pool Coverage
9:50 PM	The President departs New York en route Newark, New Jersey Downtown Manhattan Heliport, New York Travel Pool Coverage
10:05 PM	The President departs Newark en route Washington, DC Newark Liberty International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
11:05 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
11:15 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 10:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Buzzfeed

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The First Lady’s Travel Diary: Qatar

This post is part of a series authored by First Lady Michelle Obama to share her visit to Qatar with middle school and high school students in the U.S.

1:28 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

It's that time. Are you covered?

The Health Insurance Marketplace is now open for business. This means something for all of us.

9:58 AM ET by Amanda Stone

November 1, 2015

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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October 31, 2015

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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Weekly Address: It’s Time To Reform our Criminal Justice System

The President speaks to the need for meaningful criminal justice reform in America.

6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

October 30, 2015

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 and the First Lady will welcome local children and children of military families to trick-or-treat at the South Portico of the White House. There will be pooled press coverage of this event.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
5:15 PM	The President and the First Lady welcome local children and children of military families to trick-or-treat at the White House South Portico Pooled Press Pre-Set 3:00PM; Final Gather 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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More than 4.91 Million Records Released

Today's visitor record release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 4.91 million.

4:15 PM ET by Amanda Stone

West Wing Week: 10/30/2015 or, "The Presidential Wave"

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

3:16 PM ET by Rachel Kopilow

The Big Move: From the White House to Our House

The National Archives takes a historical look at the transition of Presidential records into Presidential Libraries.

11:43 AM ET by Jessie Kratz

The World’s Climate Targets: Major Steps Toward our Climate Goals

We now have an opportunity to take a big step toward the goal of an ambitious and effective global framework for addressing climate change.

9:52 AM ET by Paul Bodnar

October 29, 2015

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 Defense Carter in the Oval Office; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press.

In the evening, the President will participate in a DCCC roundtable. This event at a private residence in McLean, Virginia is closed press.

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 and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:45 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Carter; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Closed Press
7:25 PM	The President participates in a DCCC roundtable Private Residence, McLean, Virginia Closed Press

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

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The Bipartisan Budget Agreement: What You Need to Know

Congress passed a budget that will invest in America's middle class. Here's a look at what's in it.

6:42 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

In Ongoing Response to Hurricane Sandy, We Must Remain Focused on Climate Change's Long-Term Impacts

Since Hurricane Sandy made landfall, the Administration has invested in hard-hit communities to ensure that they don’t just rebuild, but rebuild smarter.

10:00 AM ET by Shaun Donovan

Advance Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2015

Real GDP rose 1.5 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter, reflecting strong domestic demand, external headwinds, and volatile transitory factors.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

October 28, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart Chicago en route Washington, DC. The President’s departure from Chicago O’Hare International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with outgoing Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL General John Allen. This meeting in the Oval Office will be closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome Prince Harry to the White House. This visit is a sign of the enduring and special relationship that binds our two countries. Prince Harry is in the United States working on preparations for the next playing of the Invictus Games, which will take place in Orlando, Florida, in May 2016. The Invictus Games are an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service members first held in London in 2014. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Oval Office.

All times ET
10:35 AM	The President departs Chicago, Illinois Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois Open to pre-credentialed media
12:15 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
12:30 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 12:10PM - North Doors of the Palm Room
3:05 PM	The President meets with General Allen Oval Office Closed Press
3:50 PM	The President welcomes Prince Harry Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Final Gather 3:50PM – Brady Press Briefing Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tampa Bay Times
Radio: FOX

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

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