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July 15, 2015

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the President will hold a press conference. This press conference in the East Room is open press.

Afterward, the President will travel to Durant, Oklahoma. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at North Texas Regional Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Oklahoma, the President will deliver remarks on expanding economic opportunity for communities across the country, including the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. This event at Durant High School is open to pre-credentialed media.

Following his remarks, the President will depart Durant, Oklahoma and travel to the Oklahoma City, where he will remain overnight.

All times ET
1:00 PM	The President holds a press conference East Room Open Press Pre-Set 12:15PM; Final Gather 12:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
2:20 PM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 2:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
2:35 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 1:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
5:20 PM	The President arrives North Texas Regional Airport North Texas Regional Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
6:45 PM	The President delivers remarks Oklahoma, Durant High School Open to pre-credentialed media
8:25 PM	The President departs North Texas Regional Airport North Texas Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
9:10 PM	The President arrives Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Tinker Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: VOA

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 1:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Politico

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Bringing Our Immigration System into the Digital Age

Federal agencies are undertaking new actions to improve the visa experience for families, workers, employers, and people in need of humanitarian relief.

3:00 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Mikey Dickerson

President Obama: "Our Criminal Justice System Isn't as Smart as It Should Be"

At the NAACP's 106th national convention, President Obama lays out the reasons why we need to reform America's criminal justice system, and why we need to invest in our communities and expand opportunity for all Americans.

1:12 PM ET by David Hudson

July 14, 2015

The Schedule

UPDATED: In the morning, the President will deliver a statement on Iran. This statement on the State Floor will have limited pool coverage. The President and the Vice 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Philadelphia International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media. While in Philadelphia, the President will deliver remarks at the NAACP's 106th national convention. While there, the President will outline the unfairness in much of our criminal justice system, highlight bipartisan ideas for reform, and lay out his own ideas to make our justice system fairer, smarter, and more cost-effective while keeping the American people safe and secure. The President’s remarks at the Philadelphia Convention Center are open to pre-credentialed media. Following the President’s remarks, the President will participate in a DNC roundtable. This event at a private residence is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will depart Philadelphia en route Washington, DC. The departure from Philadelphia International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
7:00 AM	The President delivers a statement on Iran State Floor Pooled Press Limited Pool Coverage (Pre-Set 5:45AM; Final Gather 6:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room) In the morning, the President will deliver a statement on Iran. This statement on the State Floor will have limited pool coverage.
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
2:05 PM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 1:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
2:20 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 1:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
3:05 PM	The President arrives Philadelphia International Airport Philadelphia International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:05 PM	The President delivers remarks Philadelphia Convention Center Open to pre-credentialed media
5:10 PM	The President participates in a DNC roundtable The Rittenhouse Hotel Closed Press
6:50 PM	The President departs Philadelphia International Airport Philadelphia International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
7:35 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
7:50 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 7:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: USA Today
Radio: Talk Radio

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 1:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: New York Times

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Restoring Hope and Closing Opportunity Gaps

In the last few weeks, the Department of Labor has awarded nearly $22.5 million to seven communities to help connect youth and young adults (ages 16 to 29) with job opportunities.

6:11 PM ET by Secretary Thomas E. Perez

This Photo of Pluto Is Worth Sharing:

This morning, the United States became the first country to reach Pluto — and the first country to explore the entire classical solar system.

5:59 PM ET by John P. Holdren

The Iran Deal:

The President sent the following message to the White House email list, explaining the details of today's historic nuclear deal with Iran and how it will make our country, our allies, and the world safer and more secure.

5:58 PM ET by President Barack Obama

July 13, 2015

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging. The White House has held a Conference on Aging each decade since the 1960s to identify and advance actions to improve the quality of life of older Americans. The President’s remarks in the East Room are open 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 Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President delivers remarks at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging East Room Open Press Pre-Set 9:40AM; Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
3:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the first U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum chested by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Commerce U.S. Chamber of Commerce Open Press
7:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks on U.S.-India relations at an event hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Confederation of Indian Industry The Willard Hotel Open Press

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

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Asked and Answered: Conner’s Recovery Story

Today, the President commuted the sentences of 46 prisoners convicted of non-violent crimes many years — or even decades — ago.

12:45 PM ET by Michael Botticelli

President Obama Announces 46 Commutations in Video Address: "America Is a Nation of Second Chances"

In a video released today, the President underscored the responsibility and opportunity that comes with a commutation

12:35 PM ET by Neil Eggleston

July 10, 2015

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 designate three new national monuments of Berryessa Snow Mountain in California; Waco Mammoth in Texas; and the Basin and Range in Nevada. There will be a pool spray of this designation in the Oval Office.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:40 AM	The First Lady delivers remarks at the 2015 Kids' "State Dinner"
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:00 PM	The President designates three new national monuments Oval Office Pool Spray Final Gather 1:45 PM — Brady Press Briefing Room

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

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Tune in on July 13 to Join a National Conversation on Aging in America

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act, as well as the 80th anniversary of Social Security.

4:43 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

President Obama Designates 3 New National Monuments, Protecting Over 1 Million Acres of Public Land

Today, we joined community members from California, Texas, and Nevada to celebrate the President’s announcement of three new national monuments.

2:36 PM ET by Christy Goldfuss

West Wing Week: 07/10/15 or, “Bask in the Glory”

This week, the President celebrated the 239th birthday of the United States and did so much more

11:27 AM ET by Adam Garber

July 9, 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 and the Vice President will meet with Attorney General Loretta Lynch in the Oval Office. This meeting 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	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
3:15 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Attorney General Lynch Oval Office Closed Press
7:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at an event hosted by Freedom to Marry Cipriani Wall Street Open Press

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

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July 8, 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 the Treasury Lew; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting in the Oval Office 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
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Six Months of Progress on the Precision Medicine Initiative

To mark six months of progress to advance the PMI, the White House is hosting a Champions of Change event honoring extraordinary patients, researchers, innovators, and advocates who are making a difference in people’s lives and driving precision medicine forward. In addition to celebrating these Champions, the Administration is releasing a set of draft guiding principles to protect privacy and build public trust as the PMI develops.

10:19 AM ET by Brian Deese, Stephanie Devaney

July 7, 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.

Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam; the Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting in the Oval Office.

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

In the evening, the President will meet with the Senate Democratic Caucus in the State Dining Room. The 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
11:10 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong; The Vice President also attends. Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather Time 11:45 AM — Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
12:45 PM	The Vice President hosts a lunch in honor of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Department of State Pool Spray at the Top Pool Spray at 12:45 PM
3:45 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Carter Oval Office Closed Press
6:15 PM	The President meets with the Senate Democratic Caucus The State Dining Room Closed Press

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

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Watch President Obama Call the Women's World Cup Champions, Team USA:

The President called the United States women’s national soccer team to congratulate them on winning the World Cup in front of the largest soccer audience in American TV history.

7:54 PM ET by Adam Garber

This Day in History: Construction Began on Hoover Dam

On July 7, 1930, construction began on Hoover Dam, a significant accomplishment for infrastructure and sustainable energy in America.

2:05 PM ET by Molly Wolfe

Increasing Solar Access for All Americans

How we are continuing to expand solar access for all Americans

12:58 PM ET by Dan Utech

July 6, 2015

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 receive an update at the Pentagon from members of his national security team on the campaign to degrade and ultimately defeat ISIL. He will deliver a statement to press following the update. There will be a pool spray at the top of this update and pooled press coverage of the statement.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:20 PM	The President receives an update on ISIL The Pentagon Pool Spray at the Top In-Town Travel Pool Gather 1:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:55 PM	The President delivers a statement to press The Pentagon Pooled Press

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Politico
Radio: ABC

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President Obama Provides an Update on Our Strategy to Degrade and Destroy ISIL

President Obama provides an update on the U.S. mission to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group, ISIL.

3:10 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

July 5, 2015

The Schedule

The President has no public events scheduled.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: NY Times
Radio: WW1

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July 4, 2015

The Schedule

The President and the First Lady celebrate the Fourth of July by hosting military heroes and their families for an Independence Day celebration with a barbeque, concert and a view of fireworks on the South Lawn. Staff and their families from throughout the Administration are also attending this event for the concert and fireworks viewing. The President delivers remarks. His remarks are pooled press.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: NY POst
Radio: VOA

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Past and Present: Celebrating July 4th at the White House

Presidents have held Fourth of July celebrations at the White House for over 200 years. In honor of July 4th, 2015, the President and First Lady will commemorate the occasion with the company of military families, rejoicing in freedom and love for our country.

4:11 PM ET by Molly Wolfe