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June 4, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President-elect Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine and then meet with employees and family members of the U.S. Embassy to Poland at the Warsaw Marriot Hotel. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the bilateral meeting with statements, and the meet with embassy employees and family members will be closed press.

Afterward, the President will travel to the Royal Castle. He will be greeted by President Komorowski and take an official family photo with leaders attending the Freedom Day event, marking the 25th anniversary of Poland’s first partially free election. At the Royal Castle, the President will deliver remarks commemorating Freedom Day. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the arrival and family photo, and the President’s remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Poland en route Brussels, Belgium. The departure from Warsaw Chopin Airport will be pooled coverage, and the arrival at Brussels National Airport is open press.

In the evening, the President will travel to the Royal Palace of Brussels to take an official photo and meet with King Philippe and Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo of Belgium. There will be a travel pool spray during the official photo, and the meeting will be closed press. Afterward, the President will travel to the European Council-Justus Lipsius Building, where he will be greeted by and take a photo with EU leaders Jose Manuel Barroso and Herman Van Rompuy. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the photo. The President will then attend the 2014 G-7 Summit, which will begin with a leaders working dinner on foreign policy issues. There will be a limited pool spray at the top of the dinner.

The President will remain overnight in Brussels.

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3:30 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President-elect Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine Warsaw Marriott Hotel Pool Spray at the Bottom
4:30 AM	The President meets with embassy staff and family members Warsaw Marriott Hotel Closed Press
5:15 AM	The President is greeted by President Komorowski Royal Castle - Warsaw Travel Pool Coverage
5:20 AM	The President participates in a family photo with leaders Royal Castle - Warsaw Travel Pool Coverage
5:30 AM	The President participates in the Freedom Day event and delivers remarks Royal Castle - Warsaw Open Press
7:25 AM	The President departs Poland en route Belgium Warsaw Chopin Airport Travel Pool Coverage
9:20 AM	The President arrives Belgium Brussels National Airport Open Press
1:20 PM	The President takes an official photo with King Philippe and Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo of Belgium Royal Palace of Brussels Travel Pool Coverage
1:25 PM	The President meets with King Philippe and Prime Minister Di Rupo Royal Palace of Brussels Closed Press
1:55 PM	The President arrives Council of the European Union Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Travel Pool Coverage
2:00 PM	The President takes a photo with EU Leaders Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Travel Pool Coverage
2:20 PM	The President attends G-7 working dinner Justus Lipsius Building - Brussels Pool Spray at the Top
3:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks about workforce development at an event hosted by The Third Way Ronald Reagan International Trade Center Open Press
6:30 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception for Asian-American and Pacific Islander community leaders The Naval Observatory Pooled Press Remarks at the top of this event are pooled press

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Washington Post
Radio: VOA

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Day 2: The President Wraps Up His Visit to Poland

On the second day of his trip to Europe, President Obama meets with Ukrainian President-elect Poroshenko, commemorates the 25th anniversary of Polish Freedom Day, and heads to Belgium for the start of the G-7 Summit.

5:47 PM ET by David Hudson

What They're Saying Around the Country: Support for Commonsense, Responsible Steps to Curb Carbon Pollution

The EPA's proposed carbon pollution guidelines for power plants are already being hailed by editorial boards across the country. Here’s a sample of what they’re saying.

3:25 PM ET by Matt Lehrich

The First-Ever White House Maker Faire: Celebrating a Nation of Makers

On June 18, we are hosting the first-ever White House Maker Faire, which will feature Makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs of all ages who are using cutting-edge tools to bring their ideas to life.

2:33 PM ET by Tom Kalil, Jason Miller

Reddit "Ask Me Anything" with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy turned to Reddit to answer questions on the EPA's plan to reduce carbon emissions from our power plants.

10:25 AM ET by Ezra Mechaber

June 3, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will arrive in Warsaw, Poland. The arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport will have pool press coverage. Upon arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport, the President and President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland will have an opportunity at the airport to meet with U.S. and Polish airmen who are supporting an aviation mission based at Lask Air Base. This event is open press. Following this event, the President will travel to Belweder Palace to take part in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with President Komorowski. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival at Belweder Palace, a travel pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting, and the press conference is open press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to the Chancellery of the Prime Minister to participate in a bilateral meeting and deliver statements to the press with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival at the Chancellery, a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting, and the statements are open press. Later, the President will go to the Koniecpolski Palace to co-host with President Komorowski a meeting with Central and Eastern European leaders. Following the meeting, the leaders will gather for an official photo. There will be a travel pool coverage of the President’s arrival greet with the leaders, a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting and travel pool coverage of the photo opportunity. In the evening, the President will attend a Solidarity Dinner at the Royal Castle. There will be pre-set and travel pool coverage at the top of the dinner. The President will remain overnight in Poland.

All times ET
3:50 AM	The President arrives Warsaw, Poland Warsaw Chopin Airport Travel Pool Coverage
4:15 AM	The President and President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland meet with U.S. and Polish airmen Warsaw Chopin Airport Open Press
4:55 AM	The President arrives at Belweder Palace Belweder Palace - Warsaw Travel Pool Coverage
5:10 AM	The President participates in a bilateral meeting with President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland Belweder Palace - Warsaw Pool Spray at the Top
6:30 AM	The President holds a joint press conference with President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland Belweder Palace - Warsaw Open Press
7:30 AM	The President arrives at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister Chancellery of the Prime Minister - Warsaw Travel Pool Coverage
7:40 AM	The President participates in a bilateral meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Chancellery of the Prime Minister - Warsaw Pool Spray at the Top
8:25 AM	The President and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk deliver statements to the press Chancellery of the Prime Minister - Warsaw Open Press
9:05 AM	The President and President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland greet participants of the meeting with Central and Eastern European Leaders Koniecpolski Palace - Warsaw Travel Pool Coverage
9:15 AM	The President and President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland host a meeting with Central and Eastern European Leaders Koniecpolski Palace - Warsaw Pool Spray at the Top
10:45 AM	The President joins the Central and Eastern European Leaders for a photo opportunity Koniecpolski Palace - Warsaw Travel Pool Coverage
1:30 PM	The President attends a Solidarity Dinner Royal Castle - Warsaw Travel Pool Coverage Pre-set and travel pool coverage

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

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Day 1: The President Touches Down in Poland, Starting Four-Day Trip to Europe

President Obama lands in Warsaw, Poland -- his first stop on a four-day trip to Europe in which he will also visit Belgium and France.

6:45 PM ET by David Hudson

D-Day Commemorations: Information for Veterans and Invitees

President Obama visits Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by Allied forces. Find out more about attending the ceremony at the American cemetery in Normandy.

6:39 PM ET by David Hudson

Power Africa: Beyond the Grid

At the U.S.-Africa Energy Ministerial in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announces the 27 private-sector partners of “Beyond the Grid” –- a new Power Africa initiative to unlock investment and growth specifically for off-grid and small-scale energy solutions.

5:11 PM ET by John Podesta

Wrap Up: A Hackathon Here at the White House

We invited our We the People Write API beta testers here to the White House for a hackathon as part of the second annual National Day of Civic Hacking.

2:53 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

June 2, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing, and later in the morning the President will meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press.

In the afternoon, the President speak on a conference call hosted by the American Lung Association and other public health groups to discuss new commonsense steps to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. The President will make the call from the Oval Office, and media interested in listening to the call should RSVP with ALA by emailing hsmith@mrss.com.

In the evening, the President will depart Washington, DC en route Warsaw, Poland. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport will be covered by the out-of-town travel pool.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney Press Briefing Room
2:00 PM	The President speaks on a conference call hosted by public health groups Oval Office Open to pre-credentialed media Audio of the Call Open to Pre-Credentialed Media
7:30 PM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 7:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
7:45 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 6:30PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

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: Sirius XM

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

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Raw Video: President Obama Talks with Young Asthma Patients

At the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., the President visits with children whose asthma is aggravated by air pollution.

7:21 PM ET by David Hudson

Taking Action to Reduce Carbon Pollution at the State, Local, and Tribal Level

For decades, state, city, county, and tribal leaders have led the way in reducing pollution, making our communities healthier and cleaner. The EPA's new carbon pollution standard proposal puts tools in the hands of each state -– there’s no one-size-fits-all approach here.

5:35 PM ET by David Agnew, Mike Boots

Myths and Facts: Cutting Carbon Pollution

The EPA unveiled the first-ever national limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants, which will have huge benefits for hard-working Americans. Here's a look at some of the myths that opponents they will try to spread, and the facts that dispel them.

11:48 AM ET by Dan Utech

By the Numbers: The EPA's Proposed New Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants

As part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, the EPA proposed new carbon pollution standards for power plants. These standards represent a commonsense proposal that will have huge benefits for all Americans.

9:00 AM ET by Dan Utech

May 30, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Shinseki in the Oval Office to receive an update on the situation at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This meeting will be closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force to receive a 90-day report on its progress. There will be a stills only pool spray of this meeting in the Roosevelt Room.

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 attend a hurricane preparedness meeting at FEMA Headquarters. There will be a pool pray at the top of this meeting.

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10:15 AM	The President meets with Secretary Shinseki Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President delivers a statement Press Briefing Room Open Press
11:30 AM	The President meets with the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Bottom Final Gather 11:45AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
1:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney Press Briefing Room
1:45 PM	The Vice President ceremonially swears in Suzi Levine as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland The White House Closed Press
2:15 PM	The President attends a hurricane preparedness meeting FEMA Headquarters Pooled Press Gather Time 1:30PM – 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: ABC
Print: The Root
Radio: NBC

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Weekly Wrap Up: POTUS at West Point, "Lego Queens," Honoring Our Veterans, and More

This week had a little bit of everything: President Obama making a surprise visit to Afghanistan; honoring our veterans for Memorial Day; the fourth-ever White House Science Fair; the first-ever Concussion Summit – and group hugs with the President. And that's barely scratching the surface.

6:30 PM ET by David Hudson

My Brother's Keeper: 90 Days In

President Obama meets with the My Brother's Keeper Task Force to receive a report on the progress made in the first 90 days of the initiative, as well as an initial set of recommendations.

6:15 PM ET by David Hudson

Make Sure You're Ready This Hurricane Season:

Today, President Obama headed over to FEMA for an update on this year's preparations for hurricane season -- here's what you need to know.

5:33 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Improving Outcomes for America’s Foster Children

Congresswoman Karen Bass, over 60 former foster youth, and Disney’s The Fosters discuss ways to ensure the health, safety, and economic empowerment of foster youth.

5:30 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

More than 3.66 Million Records Released

Today's record release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 3.66 million.

2:56 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

West Wing Week: 5/30/14 or, "I Love These Kids!"

This week, the President nominated two new Cabinet Secretaries, honored service members for Memorial Day, hosted the fourth-ever Science Fair...

10:55 AM ET by Adam Garber

May 29, 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 deliver remarks as part of the White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit. He will be joined by young athletes, parents, coaches, academics, experts, athletes, military service members, and other stakeholders for these remarks in the East Room. The President’s remarks will be open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:10 AM	The President delivers remarks at the White House Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit East Room Open Press Pre-Set 9:30AM, Final Gather 10:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney Press Briefing Room
3:00 PM	The Vice President attends a reception for the Democratic National Committee Private Residence - Seattle Closed Press

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Roll Call
Radio: FOX

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President Obama Hosts the Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit

President Obama hosts the the Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit at the White House to raise awareness and increase efforts to curb concussions and traumatic brain injuries.

6:18 PM ET by David Hudson

New Report: The All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy as a Path to Sustainable Economic Growth

The United States is producing more oil and natural gas; generating more electricity from renewables such as wind and solar; and consuming less petroleum while holding electricity consumption constant. These developments have had substantial economic and energy security benefits, and they are helping to reduce carbon emissions in the energy sector and thereby tackle the challenge posed by climate change.

11:30 AM ET by Jason Furman, Jim Stock

Second Estimate of GDP for the First Quarter of 2014

This GDP revision was due almost entirely to a downward revision to the inventories category, with small upward revisions to consumer spending and business fixed investment being offset by small downward revisions to net exports and state and local purchases. A range of more up-to-date data from March and April provide a more accurate and timely picture of where the economy is today.

10:19 AM ET by Jason Furman

May 28, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to West Point, New York. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Stewart Air Base are open press.

While in West Point, the President will deliver the commencement address at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will depart West Point en route Washington, DC. The departure from Stewart Air Base and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
7:50 AM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 7:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
8:05 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 6:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
9:15 AM	The President arrives New York Stewart Air Base Open Press
10:00 AM	The President delivers commencement address United States Military Academy at West Point Open to pre-credentialed media
12:00 PM	The Vice President delivers the commencement address at the United States Air Force Academy United States Air Force Academy Open to pre-credentialed media
1:05 PM	The President departs New York Stewart Air Base Open Press
2:05 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
2:20 PM	The President arrives White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 2:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
7:45 PM	The Vice President attends a reception for the Democratic National Committee at a private residence Private Residence - San Francisco Closed Press
9:15 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee at The Fairmont San Francisco The Fairmont - San Francisco Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Regional Reporters
Radio: CBS

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

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"America Must Always Lead": President Obama Addresses West Point Graduates

President Obama travels to West Point to congratulate the newest officers in the U.S. Army and to reflect on America's foreign policy agenda.

3:33 PM ET by David Hudson

Remembering and Celebrating the Life of Dr. Maya Angelou

President Obama releases a statement on the passing of author, poet, and activist Dr. Maya Angelou.

2:50 PM ET by David Hudson

Harnessing the Power of Data, Technology, and Innovation for a Clean Energy Economy

The White House, the Energy Department, and the General Services Administration are teaming up to host an Energy Datapalooza, highlighting important new steps in the public and private sectors to leverage data and innovation in ways that promote a clean energy economy in America.

9:46 AM ET by Secretary Ernest Moniz, John P. Holdren

May 27, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will host the 2014 White House Science Fair and celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. The President will also announce new steps as part of his Educate to Innovate campaign, an all-hands-on-deck effort to get more girls and boys inspired to excel and to provide the support they need to succeed in these vital subjects. The President’s viewing of the science fair projects in the State Dining Room 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 deliver a statement on Afghanistan in the Rose Garden. This statement will be open press.

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

All times ET
11:15 AM	The President views science fair projects State Dining Room Pooled Press Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:45 AM	The President delivers remarks at the White House Science Fair East Room Open Press Pre-Set 9:00AM, Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
2:45 PM	The President delivers a statement on Afghanistan Rose Garden Open Press Pre-Set 1:30PM, Final Gather 2:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:45 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Real Clear Politics
Radio: AURN

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President Obama Marvels at Brilliant Minds, Incredible Inventions at White House Science Fair

5:11 PM ET by Becky Fried

Bringing the War in Afghanistan to a Responsible End

President Obama delivers remarks on the United States' next steps in Afghanistan, and how "we will bring America's longest war to a responsible end."

4:20 PM ET by David Hudson

Alongside Expanded Coverage, Underlying Slow Growth in Health Costs Is Continuing

It is no secret that the last several months have seen dramatic progress in expanding access to high-quality, affordable health insurance. What is not widely known is that the last several months have also seen a steady stream of good news on health care costs.

12:13 PM ET by Jason Furman and Matt Fiedler

Meet the Exhibitors in the 2014 White House Science Fair

The White House Science Fair features extraordinary science projects and experiments from some of America’s most innovative students. Find out more about the students participating in this year’s Science Fair.

9:30 AM ET by David Hudson

May 23, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart Chicago, IL en route Washington, DC. The departure from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will sign H.R. 1209, an Act to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the ‘Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’, for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo, and H.R. 685, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act in the Oval Office. There will be a stills only pool spray of the signing.

Later in the afternoon, the President will announce his intent to nominate current HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan as OMB Director and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro to replace him. This announcement in the State Dining Room will be open press.

All times ET
11:35 AM	The President departs Chicago, Illinois Chicago O’Hare International Airport Open Press
1:15 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
1:30 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 1:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:00 PM	The President signs H.R. 1209 and H.R. 685 Oval Office Pool Spray Stills Only Pool Spray (Final Gather 2:40PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
3:30 PM	The President makes a personnel announcement State Dining Room Open Press Pre-Set 2:00PM; Final Gather 3:10PM — North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 12:30 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: Talk Radio

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Wall Street Journal

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President Obama Promotes Local Jobs and Tourism While Protecting National Treasures

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Mike Boots join the community of Las Cruces, New Mexico to celebrate the President’s designation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, a breathtaking set of mountain ranges and lowlands in southern New Mexico.

5:38 PM ET by Secretary Sally Jewell and Mike Boots

President Obama Nominates Julián Castro as Next HUD Secretary, and Shaun Donovan as OMB Director

President Obama nominates San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro as the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and current HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to serve as the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

5:15 PM ET by Eric Schultz

Weekly Wrap Up: POTUS Takes a Walk, Baseball in Cooperstown, and More

It was a busy week at the White House. This week, we got hyped for next week's White House Science Fair; the Bidens traveled to Romania and Cyprus; the President took an unexpected walk over to the Department of the Interior; a new National Monument was designated; and the President talked baseball and tourism in Cooperstown. Check out what else you may have missed in this week's wrap up.

4:00 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

The Business Community’s Take on President Obama's National Travel and Tourism Strategy

Two years ago, President Obama set an ambitious goal: that the United States would annually attract 100 million international visitors by 2021. Yesterday, from Cooperstown, New York, he announced that we are right on track.

3:29 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Valerie Jarrett

Investing in Our Ports and Infrastructure

A number of recent actions have helped American business and commerce — and the American workers who will benefit from more American-made goods sold across the world. But there’s more Congress can do to modernize our entire transportation system.

1:05 PM ET by Vice President Joe Biden

West Wing Week 05/23/14 or, “Straight A’s? Whoa!”

This week, the President spoke on the importance of raising the minimum wage, investing in infrastructure, and bringing jobs and tourism back to America; invited the Super Bowl Champion Seahawks to the White House; and designated a new National Monument. The First Lady honored Brown v. Board of Education, and the Vice President and Dr. Biden traveled to Romania and Cyprus.

1:00 PM ET by Adam Garber

May 21, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony in the Oval Office. At this event, the President will receive the credentials from foreign Ambassadors recently posted in Washington. The presentation of credentials is a traditional ceremony that marks the formal beginning of an Ambassador’s service in Washington. This event is closed press. The following Ambassadors will attend:

His Excellency Hassane Mahamat Nasser, Ambassador of the Republic of Chad

His Excellency Budi Bowoleksono, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia

His Excellency Awang Adek bin Hussin, Ambassador of Malaysia

His Excellency Domingos Sarmento Alves, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

His Excellency Serdar Kilic, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey

His Excellency Ernest Ndabashinze, Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi

His Excellency Hans Peter Wittig, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany

His Excellency Jorge Alberto Milla Reyes, Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras

His Excellency Juan Gabriel Valdes Soublette, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile

His Excellency Omar Arouna, Ambassador of the Republic of Benin

Her Excellency Makurita Baaro, Ambassador of the Republic of Kiribati

His Excellency Farhod Salim, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan

In the afternoon, the President will welcome the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks to the White House to honor the team and their Super Bowl XLVIII victory. 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 to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will host an event at the Department of the Interior where he will sign a proclamation establishing the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in south-central New Mexico. This event is pooled for TV and open to limited pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President meets with Secretary Shinseki and Rob Nabors Oval Office Closed Press In the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Shinseki and Rob Nabors in the Oval Office to receive an update on the situation at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
10:45 AM	The President delivers a statement Press Briefing Room Open Press
11:35 AM	The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney Press Briefing Room
2:10 PM	The President honors the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks East Room Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-set 11:30AM – Final Gather 1:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:10 PM	The President delivers remarks on the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Designation Department of the Interior Open to pre-credentialed media Pooled for TV, Open to Limited Pre-Credentialed Media (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 3:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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The First-Ever White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show

First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes student performers from across the country for the first-ever White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show.

6:29 PM ET by Eric Waldo

The Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks Head to the White House

President Obama welcomes the Seattle Seahawks to the White House in honor of their 2014 Super Bowl win -- the first championship in the team's 38-year history.

5:59 PM ET by David Hudson

The Department of the Interior Takes Over the White House Instagram

President Obama will sign a proclamation designating the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks a National Monument. In honor of the occasion, the Department of the Interior is taking over the White House Instagram to share some their favorite photos of America’s public lands.

11:46 AM ET by Kori Schulman

May 20, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will drop by a meeting with business leaders from across the country and around the world to discuss the importance of investing in and creating well-paying jobs in the U.S. There will be a pool spray of this meeting in the Roosevelt Room.

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

All times ET
7:30 AM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden arrive in Bucharest Otopeni Airport - Romania Open Press
9:45 AM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden visit Otopeni Airbase Otopeni Airbase - Romania Open Press The Vice President and Dr. Biden will visit Otopeni Airbase to receive a tour of the military exercise “Carpathian Spring” and greet joint U.S. and Romanian participants.
10:45 AM	The President drops by a meeting with business leaders The Roosevelt Room Pool Spray Gather Time 10:25AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney Brady Press Briefing Room
5:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
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Watch: The Bidens Touch Down in Bucharest

Watch the highlights from the Vice President and Dr. Biden's arrival in Bucharest, Romania –- the first stop on their three-day trip to Romania and Cyprus.

2:22 PM ET by Stephen Spector