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February 12, 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 deliver remarks and sign the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act; the First Lady will also attend. This event in the East Room is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will travel to San Francisco, California. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at San Francisco International Airport are open press.

The President will remain overnight in San Francisco.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks on the Administration's economic policies

Iowa, Drake University - Des Moines Open Press

2:05 PM

The President signs the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act; the First Lady also attends

The East Room Open Press Pre-set 12:30PM; Final Gather 1:35PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

2:55 PM

The President departs the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 2:40PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

3:10 PM

The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route San Francisco, California

Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 1:40PM - Virginia Gate

4:15 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks after participating in a roundtable discussion

Des Moines Area Community College's Ankeny Campus Open Press

8:40 PM

The President arrives in San Francisco, California

San Francisco International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Roll Call
Radio: WW1
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 1:40PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: NY Times

February 11, 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 meet with Ebola response supporters. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will make remarks on the progress made to date and the next steps in our response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This event in the South Court Auditorium is open press.

In the evening, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel 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

10:45 AM

The Vice President hosts a Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder

South Court Auditorium Open Press

11:35 AM

The President meets with Ebola response supporters

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

12:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:20 PM

The President delivers remarks on the progress made to date and the next step in our response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa

South Court Auditorium Open Press Pre-Set 12:45PM; Final Gather 1:00PM - Stakeout Location

3:30 PM

The President delivers a statement

The Roosevelt Room Pooled Press Final Gather 3:15PM - Brady Press Briefing Room

5:25 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel

Oval Office Closed Press

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

February 10, 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 meet with members of the Congressional Black Caucus in the Cabinet Room. The Vice President will also attend. The President will discuss legislative priorities, including efforts to further economic growth, criminal justice reform and foreign policy. 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

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

1:00 PM

The Vice President hosts an event and delivers remarks to highlight the benefits and achievements of the ABLE Act

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Open Press

4:00 PM

The President meets with members of the Congressional Black Caucus; the Vice President also attends

The Cabinet Room Closed Press

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

February 9, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will host Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House. The President and Chancellor Merkel will hold a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office; the Vice President will also attend.  This meeting will be followed by a joint press conference in the East Room.  There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting, and the press conference is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a working lunch with Chancellor Merkel in the Cabinet Room; the Vice President will also attend.  The leaders will discuss a range of issues including Ukraine, Russia, counterterrorism, ISIL, Afghanistan, and Iran.  They will also cover economic growth, international trade, climate change and Germany’s plans for hosting the G-7 Summit in June.  The working lunch is closed press.

All times ET

10:25 AM

The President and Chancellor Merkel hold a bilateral meeting; the Vice President also attends

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:10AM - Brady Press Briefing Room

11:40 AM

The President and Chancellor Merkel hold a press conference

East Room Open Press Pre-Set 9:30AM; Final Gather 11:10AM - North Doors of the Palm Room

12:45 PM

The President and Chancellor Merkel hold a working lunch; the Vice President also attends

Cabinet Room Closed Press

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

February 6, 2015

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 Indianapolis, Indiana. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Indianapolis International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Indiana, the President will deliver remarks and take questions from students and faculty at Ivy Tech Community College, which works to ensure Hoosiers are well-equipped for and connected to good-paying jobs by partnering with businesses that create pathways for career advancement, including upskilling Americans, and leveraging apprenticeships and education benefits. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterward, the President will depart Indiana en route Washington, DC. The departure from Indianapolis International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET

5:00 AM

The Vice President meets with European Parliament President Martin Schulz and the European Parliament Conference of Presidents

European Parliament - Brussels Pool Spray at the Top

6:30 AM

The Vice President attends a working lunch with European Council President Donald Tusk

Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Pool Spray at the Top

8:30 AM

The Vice President meets with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Vice President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini

The Berlaymont Building - Brussels Pool Spray at the Top

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:00 AM

The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium

The Egmont Palace Pool Spray at the Top

11:30 AM

The Vice President meets with staff and families of the U.S. Embassy Brussels, the U.S. Mission to the European Union, and the U.S. Mission to NATO

U.S. Embassy Brussels Closed Press

11:35 AM

The President departs the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 11:15AM - North Doors of the Palm Room

11:50 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 10:30AM - Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

1:30 PM

The President arrives Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

2:15 PM

The President delivers remarks and takes questions from students and faculty

Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis Open to pre-credentialed media

2:25 PM

The Vice President arrives Munich International Airport

Munich International Airport Open Press

5:05 PM

The President departs Indiana

Indianapolis International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

6:30 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

6:45 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 6:25PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: FOX
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: McClatchy

February 4, 2015

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 meet with a group of DREAMers who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The meeting is an opportunity for the President to hear directly from young immigrants whose lives have been positively affected as a result of receiving deferred action or DACA. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Oval Office.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with American Muslim leaders to discuss a range of domestic and national security issues. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

In the evening, the President will host new Members of Congress at a reception at the White House. This reception is closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:55 AM

The President meets with a group of DREAMers who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Final Gather 11:15AM - Brady Press Briefing Room

1:00 PM

The Vice President attends a lunch event for the Democratic National Committee

Perilla Restaurant - New York City Closed Press

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

3:30 PM

The President meets with American Muslim leaders

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

5:30 PM

The President hosts a reception for new Members of Congress

State Floor Closed Press

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

February 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.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with Americans who wrote letters about how they benefitted from the Affordable Care Act. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting in the Roosevelt Room.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a Cabinet Meeting where they will discuss a range of issues, including the President’s FY2016 budget and the importance of Congress passing a clean funding bill to ensure the Department of Homeland Security has the resources it needs to carry out critical national security priorities. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting in the Cabinet Room.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:35 AM

The President meets with Americans who wrote letters about how they benefited from the Affordable Care Act

The Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 11:20AM - Brady Press Briefing Room

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

2:10 PM

The President and Vice President hold a Cabinet Meeting

Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 1:50PM - Brady Press Briefing Room

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

February 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.

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks on the FY2016 budget at the Department of Homeland Security.  The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media and will be streamed live at whitehouse.gov/live.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome the 2014 NHL Champion Los Angeles Kings and the 2014 MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy to honor the teams on winning their Championship titles. This visit will continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to their communities. This event in the East Room 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 delivers remarks on the FY2016 budget

Department of Homeland Security Open to pre-credentialed media Final Gather 10:35AM - North Door of the Palm Room

12:45 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

12:45 PM

Press Conference by Senior Administration Officials

South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pre-set 12:00PM - Final Gather 12:15PM - Stakeout Location

2:10 PM

The President honors the 2014 NHL Champion Los Angeles Kings and the 2014 MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy

The East Room Open Press Pre-set 11:00AM - Final Gather 1:40PM - 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: FOX
Print: McClatchy
Radio: ABC

January 30, 2015

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 deliver remarks highlighting investments to improve health and treat disease through precision medicine. This event in the East Room is open press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:30 AM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference

Sheraton Society Hill Hotel - Philadelphia

11:10 AM

The President delivers remarks highlighting investments to improve health and treat disease through precision medicine

The East Room Open Press Pre-set 9:30AM; Final Gather 10:30AM - North Doors of the Palm Room

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

James S. Brady Briefing Room

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

January 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.

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

In the evening, the President will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Philadelphia International Airport are open press.

While in Philadelphia, the President will deliver remarks and answer questions at the House Democratic Issues Conference. There will be pool coverage for remarks only.

Afterward, the President will depart Philadelphia en route Washington, DC.  The departure from Philadelphia International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

 

All times ET

11:00 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

James S. Brady Briefing Room

3:20 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Kerry

Oval Office Closed Press

4:30 PM

The Vice President meets with European Foreign Ministers and senior officials

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

5:05 PM

The President departs the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:45 - North Doors of the Palm Room

5:20 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 4:00PM - Virginia Gate

6:05 PM

The President arrives Pennsylvania

Philadelphia International Airport Open Press

7:10 PM

The President delivers remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference

Sheraton Society Hill - Philadelphia Pooled Press For remarks only

9:00 PM

The President departs Pennsylvania

Philadelphia International Airport Open Press

9:45 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

10:00 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 9:40PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00AM, 8:30PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Hearst
Radio: Sirius XM
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 4:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: The Hill