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June 18, 2014

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 host the first ever White House Maker Faire and meet with students, entrepreneurs and everyday citizens who are using new tools and techniques to launch new businesses, learn vital skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and fuel the renaissance in American manufacturing.  The President’s viewing of the Maker Faire projects on the South Lawn will be pooled press. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be open press. This event will be streamed live at http:/obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.
 
In the afternoon, the President will host top economists for lunch to discuss ways to accelerate economic growth, expand opportunity, and improve the competitiveness of the American economy. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room will be closed press. 
 
Later in the afternoon, the President will host the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress at the White House.  The President will be joined by Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi.  There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of this meeting in the Oval Office.
 
In the evening, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:45 AM

The President views Maker Faire projects

South Lawn Pooled Press Final Gather 10:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

10:45 AM

The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos

Presidential Palace - Columbia Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President delivers remarks at the White House Maker Faire

East Room Open Press Pre-Set 9:00AM, Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

11:30 AM

The Vice President and President Manuel Santos hold a restricted bilateral meeting

Presidential Palace - Columbia Closed Press

12:00 PM

The Vice President and President Manuel Santos deliver statements to the press

Presidential Palace - Columbia Open Press

12:15 PM

The President meets with economists for lunch

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

12:45 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Press Briefing Room

12:45 PM

The Vice President tours the National Center for Historic Memory

National Center for Historic Memory Pooled Press

3:00 PM

The President meets with members of the Congressional Leadership

Oval Office Pool Spray Final Gather 2:40PM – Brady Press Briefing Room

5:10 PM

The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry

Oval Office Closed Press

6:00 PM

The Vice President arrives at Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo, where he will remain overnight

Las Americas International Airport - Santo Domingo Open Press

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

June 17, 2014

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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The President’s departure from White House and the arrival at Pittsburgh International Airport are open press.
 
While in Pittsburgh, the President will tour the TechShop Pittsburgh, deliver remarks and answer questions on the additional ways we can continue to create good jobs and expand opportunity for Americans by spurring American manufacturing and innovation. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the tour, and the remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.
 
In the afternoon, the President will depart Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania en route New York, NY.  The departure from Pittsburgh International Airport and arrival at the John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.
 
While in New York, the President will attend a Senate Majority PAC roundtable event at the Intercontinental Hotel. This roundtable is closed press. Following this event the President will attend and deliver remarks at the DNC LGBT Gala. There will be expanded pool coverage of this event. 
 
In the evening the President will attend a DNC roundtable at a private residence. The roundtable is closed press. Following the roundtable, the President will depart New York City en route Washington, DC. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.
All times ET

8:00 AM

The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff

Palácio do Planalto - Brazil Pool Spray at the Top

9:30 AM

The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Brazilian Vice President Michel Temer

Vice President Michel Temer’s residence - Brazil Pool Spray at the Top

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:50 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

11:05 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

11:15 AM

The Vice President and Vice President Temer deliver statements to the press

U.S. Embassy - Brasilia Open Press

12:00 PM

The President arrives Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh International Airport Open Press

1:25 PM

The President tours TechShop Pittsburgh

Techshop Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Travel Pool Coverage

1:45 PM

The President delivers remarks and answers questions

Techshop Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Open to pre-credentialed media

3:25 PM

The President departs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania en route New York, NY

Pittsburgh International Airport Open Press

4:35 PM

The President arrives New York, NY

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

5:25 PM

The President attends a Senate Majority PAC roundtable event

Intercontinental Hotel - New York Closed Press

8:00 PM

The Vice President arrives at El Dorado International Airport

El Dorado International Airport - Bogota Open Press

8:05 PM

The President delivers remarks at the DNC LGBT Gala

Gotham Hall - New York Expanded Pool Press

9:00 PM

The President attends a DNC roundtable

Private Residence - New York Closed Press

10:40 PM

The President departs New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

11:35 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

11:50 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 11:35PM – 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: Daily Caller
Radio: AP
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: NY Times

June 16, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and First Lady will depart Palm Springs, California en route Washington, DC. The departure from Palm Springs International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET

1:00 PM

The President and First Lady depart Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs International Airport Open Press

5:15 PM

The President and First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

5:30 PM

The President and First Lady arrive the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

6:00 PM

The Vice President attends the U.S. Men’s National Team’s first game – USA vs. Ghana

FIFA World Cup - Natal

In-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Daily Beast
Radio: ABC
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: McClatchy

June 13, 2014

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 and the First Lady will travel to the Cannon Ball, North Dakota area to visit the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Nation.  The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Bismarck Municipal Airport are open press.
 
While in North Dakota, the President and First Lady will participate in a roundtable discussion with Native American Youth.  This roundtable is closed press.   
 
Following this, the President and First Lady will attend the Cannon Ball Flag Day Celebration, during which the President will deliver remarks. There will be travel pool coverage of this event, and it will be streamed live at http:/obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.
 
In the evening, the President and First Lady will depart the Cannon Ball, North Dakota area en route Palm Springs, California.  The departure from Bismarck Municipal Airport and the arrival at Palm Springs International Airport are open press.
 
The President and First Lady will remain in California overnight. 
All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:55 AM

The President and First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

12:10 PM

The President and First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 10:15AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

2:45 PM

The President and First Lady arrive Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck Municipal Airport Open Press

3:15 PM

The Vice President ceremonially swears in Pam Hamamoto as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies in Geneva

The White House Closed Press

3:40 PM

The President and First Lady participate in a roundtable discussion with Native American Youth

Cannon Ball Elementary School Closed Press

4:45 PM

The President and First Lady attend the Cannon Ball Flag Day Celebration; the President delivers remarks

Cannon Ball Powwow Grounds Travel Pool Coverage

6:20 PM

The President and First Lady depart Bismarck, North Dakota en route Palm Springs, California

Bismarck Municipal Airport Open Press

9:20 PM

The President and First Lady arrive Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs International Airport Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: BuzzFeed
Radio: Talk Radio
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:15 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NC
Print: McClatchy

June 12, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia at the White House. The Vice President will also attend. The two leaders will discuss a range of issues of mutual interest, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Australia's leadership of the G-20 this year, the future of Afghanistan, and the growing bilateral defense relationship, including the rotation of U.S. Marines through Darwin.  They will also address some of the most serious security issues that confront both Australia and the United States, including Syria, Russia’s actions in Ukraine, North Korea, and the security and stability of the Asia Pacific region. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting.
 
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 WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx to the White House to honor the team and their victory in the WNBA Finals. This event in the East Room is open press.
All times ET

10:55 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia; the Vice President also attends

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather Time 11:40AM – Brady Press Briefing 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 Jay Carney

Press Briefing Room

2:05 PM

The President honors the WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx

East Room Open Press Pre-set 12:50PM; Final Gather 1:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

3:00 PM

The Vice President meets with Members of Congress to discuss the Administration's approach to the Western Hemisphere including the Vice President’s upcoming trip to Brazil, Columbia and the Dominican Republic

The White House Closed Press

7:00 PM

The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee

Private Residence Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: Sirius XM

June 11, 2014

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 meet with the United States Sentencing Commission in the Roosevelt Room. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Worcester, Massachusetts. The departure from the South Lawn is open press and the arrival at Worcester Regional Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver the commencement address at the Worcester Technical High School graduation ceremony. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will attend a DSCC event in the Boston area. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

Later in the evening, the President will depart Worcester, Massachusetts en route Washington, DC. The departure from Worcester Regional Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, while the arrival on 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

10:50 AM

The President meets with the United States Sentencing Commission

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

1:20 PM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 1:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

1:35 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 12:45PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

1:45 PM

The Vice President delivers the keynote address at the North American Energy Summit

Goldman Sachs - New York City Open Press

3:20 PM

The President arrives Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester Regional Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

4:00 PM

The President delivers remarks at the Worcester Technical High School Commencement

Worcester Technical High School - Worcester Open to pre-credentialed media

7:00 PM

The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DSCC event

Private Residence - Weston Print Pool For Remarks Only

8:20 PM

The President departs Worcester, Massachusetts en route Andrews Air Force Base

Worcester Regional Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

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 9:45PM – 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: CNN
Print: BNA
Radio: NPR
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 12:45 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: AFP

June 10, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks and sign H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2014, and H.R. 1726 to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers. The Vice President will also attend. This event in South Court Auditorium is open press.
 
In the afternoon, the President will take to Tumblr in an event at the White House moderated by Tumblr Founder and CEO David Karp. The President will deliver remarks and answer questions in the State Dining Room from folks across the country on the importance of education, college affordability, and reducing student loan debt. There will be pool coverage of this event, which will also be streamed live on WhiteHouse.Tumblr.com and Yahoo.com.
 
Later in the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
All times ET

10:45 AM

The President signs H.R. 3080 and H.R. 1726; the Vice President also attends

South Court Auditorium Open Press Gather Time 10:20AM – Stakeout Location

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

Press Briefing Room

1:15 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2014 Manufacturing Summit

Renaissance Hotel Open Press

4:00 PM

The President delivers remarks and answers questions in a Tumblr event

State Dining Room Pooled Press Pre-set 3:00PM; Final Gather 3:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

5:25 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel

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: Yahoo
Radio: NBC

June 9, 2014

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 join nurses from across the country to discuss the importance of passing commonsense immigration reform. This meeting is closed press.  
 
In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks and sign a Presidential Memorandum on reducing the burden of student loan debt. This event in the East Room is open press.
 
Following this event, the President will meet with governors of Western States to discuss wildfires via video teleconference. This meeting in the Situation Room is closed press.
 
Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome the NCAA Champion UConn Huskies Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams to honor the teams and their 2014 NCAA Championships. This event in the East Room is open to pre-credentialed media. 
All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:50 AM

The President meets with nurses to discuss immigration reform

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

Press Briefing Room

1:15 PM

The Vice President will attend an event for Governor Maggie Hassan

The Willard Hotel Closed Press

1:45 PM

The President delivers remarks and signs a Presidential Memorandum on reducing the burden of student loan debt

East Room Open Press Pre-set 12:20PM; Final Gather 1:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

2:40 PM

The President meets with governors of Western States via video teleconference

The Situation Room Closed Press

4:15 PM

The President welcomes the NCAA Champion UConn Huskies to honor the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and their 2014 NCAA Championships

East Room Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-set 2:45PM – Final Gather at 3:45PM – 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: ABC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: FOX

June 6, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart Paris, France, en route the Normandy region of France. The departure from Paris Orly International Airport will be pooled press, and the arrival at Caen Carpiquet Airport will be open press. While in Normandy, the President will greet both WWII and post-9/11 U.S. veterans at Omaha Beach. This greeting will be closed press. The President will then deliver remarks at Omaha Beach for the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. The President’s remarks are open press. Afterward, the President will tour the observation deck at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial with President Francois Hollande of France. There will be pool coverage of the tour.

In the afternoon, the President will participate in a leaders photo and lunch hosted by President Hollande at the Château de Bénouville. The photo is pooled press, and the lunch will be closed press. Afterward, the President will attend the Ouistreham International Ceremony at Sword Beach. This event is open press.

In the evening, the President will depart Normandy en route Paris, where he will meet at the airport with employees and family members of the U.S. Embassy to France. The President’s departure from Caen Carpiquet Airport is open press, and the arrival at Paris Orly International Airport is pooled press. The meet with embassy employees and family members is closed press.

The President will then depart France en route Washington, DC. The President’s departure from Paris Orly International Airport is pooled press, and his arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET

3:00 AM

The President departs Paris

Orly Airport Pooled Press

3:50 AM

The President arrives Normandy region

Caen Carpiquet Airport - Carpiquet Open Press

4:20 AM

The President meets with WWII and post-9/11 U.S. veterans

Omaha Beach - Normandy Closed Press

4:40 AM

The President attends the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony and delivers remarks

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - Omaha Beach Open Press

5:40 AM

The President tours observation deck with President Hollande

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - Omaha Beach Pooled Press

7:05 AM

The President arrives Château de Bénouville

Bénouville - Normandy Travel Pool Coverage

7:15 AM

The President participates in a Leaders Family Photo

Bénouville - Normandy Travel Pool Coverage

7:25 AM

The President participates in Heads of State Lunch

Bénouville - Normandy Closed Press

8:55 AM

The President arrives Sword Beach

Sword Beach - Normandy Open Press

9:00 AM

The President attends the Ouistreham International Ceremony at Sword Beach

Sword Beach - Normandy Open Press

11:05 AM

The President departs Normandy region

Caen Carpiquet Airport - Carpiquet Open Press

12:05 PM

The President arrives Paris

Orly Airport Pooled Press

12:10 PM

The President meets with embassy staff and family members

Orly Airport Closed Press

12:35 PM

The President departs France

Orly Airport Pooled Press

1:30 PM

The Vice President meets with Hellenic-American and Cypriot-American groups to discuss his recent visit to Cyprus

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press

8:30 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

8:45 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 7:30 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Blade
Radio: AP
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: New York Times
Radio: NPR

June 5, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in a G-7 meeting on the global economy before joining the G-7 leaders for a traditional “family photo.” Following this photo, the President will participate in a G-7 meeting on energy and climate issues and a working lunch on development. The President’s arrival at the European Council – Justus Lipsius Building will be covered by a pre-set pool, there will be a limited pool spray of the first meeting and a travel pool spray of the family photo, the second meeting and working lunch are closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will participate in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom. There will be a travel pool spray of the bilateral meeting, and the press conference is open press.

In the evening, the President will travel to Paris, France, where he will have dinner with President François Hollande of France. The departure from Brussels National Airport will be open press, and the arrival at Orly Airport will be pooled press. There will be a travel pool spray of the dinner.

All times ET

3:25 AM

The President arrives at the European Council – Justus Lipsius Building for the 2014 G-7 Summit

Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Travel Pool Coverage

3:40 AM

The President participates in a G-7 meeting on the global economy

Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Pool Spray at the Top

6:00 AM

The President takes part in a working lunch with G-7 leaders on development

Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Closed Press

8:30 AM

The President participates in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom

Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Travel Pool Spray

9:50 AM

The President holds a joint press conference with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom

Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Open Press

11:05 AM

The President departs Brussels, Belgium

Brussels National Airport Open Press

11:55 AM

The President arrives Paris, France

Orly Airport Travel Pool Coverage

1:05 PM

The President joins President François Hollande for a dinner

Travel Pool Coverage

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