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January 29, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will visit a local Costco in Lanham, Maryland in Prince George’s County. While in Lanham, the President will tour Costco and deliver remarks to highlight the importance of raising the federal minimum wage for all Americans and reiterate his commitment to working with Congress to pass the Harkin-Miller bill. There will be in-town travel pool coverage of the President’s tour and the President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Following his trip to Maryland, the President will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The arrival at Pittsburgh International Airport will be open press.

While in Pittsburgh, the President will visit the United States Steel Corporation Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The President will tour the plant and deliver remarks to highlight the retirement policies highlighted in the State of the Union Address. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s tour and the President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from Pittsburgh International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
10:10 AM	The President tours Costco Maryland, Lanham Travel Pool Coverage
10:25 AM	The President delivers remarks on minimum wage Maryland, Costco, Lanham Open to pre-credentialed media
11:20 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Travel Pool Coverage
12:15 PM	The President arrives Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh International Airport Open Press
12:30 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden deliver remarks on education and job-driven training Monroe Community College Open Press
1:20 PM	The President tours U. S. Steel Irvin Plant West Mifflin Pennsylvania Pooled Press
1:45 PM	The President delivers remarks on retirement U.S. Steel Irvin Plant, West Mifflin Pennsylvania Open to pre-credentialed media
3:10 PM	The President departs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania en route Joint Base Andrews Pittsburgh International Airport Open Press
4:05 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
4:20 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: NBC

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 9:50 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Times
Radio: NPR

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A Different Look at the 2014 State of the Union

Check out the latest release from the White House Photo Office.

6:24 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

The First-Ever Virtual "Big Block of Cheese Day" – The White House is Open for Questions

On January 29th, the Obama Administration is hosting the first ever virtual "Big Block of Cheese Day," during which dozens of White House officials will take to social media for a day long 'open house' answering questions in real-time on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram and via Google+ Hangout.

1:21 AM ET by Erin Lindsay

President Obama's 2014 State of the Union Address

President Obama delivers the 2014 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation.

12:08 AM ET by Megan Slack

January 28, 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. In the evening, the President will deliver the State of the Union Address at the United States Capitol. The Vice President, the First Lady, and Dr. Biden will attend. The event is open to pre-credentialed media, and the travel pool will accompany. Information about the State of the Union as well as a live stream of the address is available at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU.

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7:30 AM	The Vice President and Secretary of State John Kerry meet for breakfast Naval Observatory Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
9:00 PM	The President delivers the State of the Union Address; the Vice President, the First Lady, and Dr. Biden attend United States Capitol Open to pre-credentialed media

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

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Launching Our Bilingual Facebook Page to Continue Efforts to Connect with Hispanic Americans

The White House launched a new bilingual Facebook page to highlight the Administration's initiatives that ensures that the ladder of opportunity remains strong for Latinos and all Americans.

3:39 PM ET by Katherine Vargas

A Day in the Life: Inside the State of the Union with Dan Pfeiffer

Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer takes over the White House Instagram to give you a look behind the scenes on the day the President delivers his State of the Union address.

9:47 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

January 27, 2014

The Schedule

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

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10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:15 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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

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A Day in the Life: Inside the State of the Union with Jay Carney

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney takes over the White House Instagram to give you a look behind the scenes the day before the President delivers his State of the Union address.

6:11 PM ET by Jay Carney

The Most Accessible and Interactive SOTU Yet

For the 2014 State of the Union, the White House is rolling out a series of new online features designed to improve accessibility and interactivity.

1:47 PM ET by Nathaniel Lubin

The First Lady's Box Seats at the 2014 State of the Union

Find out who was invited to join First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2014 State of the Union.

6:00 AM ET by Kasie Coccaro

January 24, 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.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:15 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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

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Inside the State of the Union with Pete Souza

Ahead of the speech, Pete Souza, President Obama's Chief Official Photographer, takes you behind the scenes on Instagram.

7:42 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Weekly Wrap Up: Preparing for the State of the Union

Weekly Wrap Up: State of the Union Next Week, Call to Action to End Rape and Sexual Assault, The First Lady and Athletes Pile on the Veggies, Big Block of Cheese Day and Mayors Conference.

7:05 PM ET by Alicia Oken

StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative Expands

The USDA's StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity initiative, which helped to inform President Obama's recently-announced Promise Zones, is rallying available tools and technical assistance and targeting these resources to the areas where they are needed most.

6:47 PM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack

Good for Workers, Good for Business: #RaiseTheWage

Secretary Perez visits business owners from across the country to discuss the importance of a federal increase in the minimum wage.

6:01 PM ET by Secretary Thomas E. Perez, Secretary Tom Perez

Promoting Green Goods Trade to Address Climate Change

The United States announced plans for a new initiative with 13 other partner countries to eliminate tariffs on environmental goods in the World Trade Organization. The countries participating in the announcement account for 86 percent of global trade in environmental goods, such as such as solar water heaters, wind turbines, and catalytic converters.

3:02 PM ET by Michelle Patron

A Day in the Life: Inside the State of the Union with Cecilia Muñoz

Cecilia Muñoz, the Director of President Obama's Domestic Policy Council, takes over the White House Instagram account to give you a look inside the State of the Union process.

11:31 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

West Wing Week 01/24/14 or, "199!"

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

12:01 AM ET by Adam Garber

January 23, 2014

The Schedule

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9:00 AM	The Vice President delivers keynote remarks at Families USA’s 19th Annual Health Action Conference Hyatt Regency Open Press
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The Vice President meets with members of the Major County Sheriffs’ Association and the National Sheriffs’ Association Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Mayors from across the United States to discuss workforce development Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pool Spray at the Top
5:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at a reception with U.S. Mayors; the Vice President also attends East Room Pooled Press Pre-Set 2:30PM; Final Gather 4:45PM – 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: FOX
Print: The Guardian
Radio: VOA

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Big Data and the Future of Privacy

We are undergoing a revolution in the way that information about our purchases, our conversations, our social networks, our movements, and even our physical identities are collected, stored, analyzed and used.

3:30 PM ET by John Podesta

A Day in the Life: Inside the State of the Union with Valerie Jarrett

Assistant to the President Valerie Jarrett takes over the White House Instagram account to give the people an inside look of the preparation surrounding the 2014 State of the Union.

2:12 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Health Coverage Before the ACA, And Why All Americans Are Better Off Now

More and more Americans are enrolling and transitioning into new plans, it is important to remember we are moving away from a very broken system and what life was for millions of Americans before the ACA. That’s why we put together the presentation below as a reminder of what we’ve left behind now that the Affordable Care Act has come into full effect.

1:15 PM ET by David Simas

Join a Virtual Road Trip with President Obama on Google+

On Friday, President Obama will "travel" virtually across the country via Google+ Hangouts to discuss the issues and policies laid out in the speech with citizens joining from around the country.

11:25 AM ET by Kori Schulman

January 22, 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.

Afterward, the President and the Vice President will meet with members of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration in the Roosevelt Room. The Commission was created following the President’s 2013 State of the Union pledge to identify non-partisan ways to shorten lines at polling places, promote the efficient conduct of elections, and provide better access to the polls for all voters. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

Later in the morning, the President and Vice President will convene a meeting with select Cabinet Secretaries of the Council on Women and Girls in the Oval Office. There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of the meeting.

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

Later in the afternoon, the President and Vice President will host an event for the Council on Women and Girls in the East Room. The President’s remarks are pooled press.

Afterward, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President and Vice President meet with the President’s Commission on Election Administration Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:25AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
11:30 AM	The President and Vice President convene a meeting with select Cabinet Secretaries of the Council on Women and Girls Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 11:10AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:30 PM	The Vice President meets with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop White House Closed Press
2:05 PM	The President and Vice President host an event for the Council on Women and Girls East Room Pooled Press Pre-Set 12:30PM; Final Gather 1:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:15 PM	The Vice President meets with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top
4:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press

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

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A Renewed Call to Action to End Rape and Sexual Assault

As part of an unprecedented national effort to address alarming rates of sexual assault on college campuses, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum today to establish the “White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault."

7:55 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

A Day in the Life: Inside the State of the Union with Cody Keenan

Chief Speechwriter Cody Keenan takes over the White House Instagram account to give the people an inside look of the preparation surrounding the 2014 State of the Union.

5:01 PM ET by Cody Keenan

January 21, 2014

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 Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press

All times ET
11:20 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:05 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: Dallas Morning News
Radio: Sirius XM

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One Week from Today: State of the Union 2014

The President's State of the Union address to Congress is part of a tradition that dates back to our Founding Fathers. Hear what Denis McDonough, White House Chief of Staff, had to say about why the speech is so important.

5:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

Hot Off the Press: You Won’t Want to Miss This Video

The Miami Heat team up with up the First Lady in support of Let’s Move! to highlight the importance of eating healthy and drinking water to perform like a champion.

12:27 PM ET by Elyse Cohen

January 17, 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 deliver remarks presenting the outcomes of the Administration’s review of our signals intelligence programs, and how, in light of new technologies, we can use them in a way that optimally protects our national security while supporting our foreign policy, respecting privacy and civil liberties, maintaining the public trust, and reducing the risk of unauthorized disclosures. The remarks at the Department of Justice are pooled for TV and open to pre-credentialed stills and correspondents.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President delivers remarks on signals intelligence programs Department of Justice Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
2:45 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the launch of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Department of State Open Press

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

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Our 15 Favorite FLOTUS Moments for the First Lady’s 50th Birthday

Today, First Lady Michelle Obama celebrates her 50th birthday. We’ve pulled together some of our 15 favorite moments from the First Lady’s life. Starting from her days as little Michelle Robinson, all the way up to today, here are some of the best photos, videos, Instagram posts, Facebook posts and tweets of the First Lady of the United States.

7:26 PM ET by Alicia Oken and Zara Rahim

Weekly Wrap Up: Investing In Our Nation's Future

Weekly Wrap Up: Expanding Educational Opportunity, America’s Newest High-Tech Manufacturing Hub, Cabinet Meeting, Get ready for the State of the Union, the Miami Heat back at the White House, Nomination for the Small Business Administration, and the Vice President Attends Auto Show.

7:20 PM ET by Alicia Oken

President Obama Discusses U.S. Intelligence Programs at the Department of Justice

President Obama delivers a speech at the Department of Justice to announce the outcomes of a broad-ranging and unprecedented review of our signals intelligence programs

6:44 PM ET by Megan Slack

Regional Roundup: A Call to Action on College Opportunity

As a part of the President’s Year of Action, the President and First Lady announced more than 100 new and meaningful commitments to expand college opportunity to help more students.The importance and success of the event is reflected in the coverage from all across the country – from California and Nebraska to Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

2:56 PM ET by Amy Brundage

Celebrating Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday on Founders Online

In honor of Benjamin Franklin's birthday, the National Archives is celebrating by adding the annotated volumes from The Papers of Benjamin Franklin to Founders Online .

1:20 PM ET by Keith Donohue

Taking Action to Expand College Opportunity

A group of leaders in higher education join the President and First Lady at the White House to take the next step toward ensuring that every child, rich or poor, has the opportunity for a quality college education so they can get ahead.

12:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

Survey: Electronic Health Records Incentive Program Is on Track

The adoption of electronic health records is reflected today in a release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics which provides a view of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program and indicates the program is healthy and growing steadily.

12:00 PM ET by Karen DeSalvo

MLK Day 2014: Start a Year of Citizen Action

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to improving the world in which he lived—and challenged the rest of us to do the same. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service will honor his legacy as hundreds of thousands of Americans pay tribute by serving their communities.

10:30 AM ET by Wendy Spencer and Jonathan Greenblatt

West Wing Week 01/17/14 or, "Give Peace a Chance"

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

12:01 AM ET by Adam Garber

January 16, 2014

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 and First Lady will deliver remarks at an event at the White House on expanding college opportunity. This event will include college and university presidents and leaders from nonprofits, foundations, state governments, and businesses across the country. The event will be open press and streamed live on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

All times ET
9:15 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the North American International Auto Show Detroit Open Press
10:20 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:20 AM	The President and the First Lady deliver remarks at an Event on Expanding College Opportunity South Court Auditorium Open Press Pre-Set 8:30AM, Final Gather 11:00AM – Stakeout Location
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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

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What You Missed: Facebook Q&A on College Opportunity

The President's education advisor, Roberto Rodriguez, answered your questions about expanding college opportunity so that every student who works hard can get a higher education during a Q&A on Facebook.

8:50 PM ET by Kori Schulman

What You Missed: Facebook Q&A on College Opportunity

Earlier today, President Obama and the First Lady spoke about expanding college opportunity so that every student who works hard can get a higher education.

8:33 PM ET by Kori Schulman

A Positive Step Forward for Our Nation and Economy

Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, discusses the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

7:56 PM ET by Sylvia Mathews Burwell

First Lady Michelle Obama: "Meet Troy:"

7:47 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Making Progress on Climate Change

In the past few months, the Administration has taken important steps under the Climate Action Plan to move to cleaner sources of power, strengthen our communities against the threat of severe weather, and engage our international partners.

4:45 PM ET by Dan Utech

First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts a Discussion on Education

On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a discussion with education stakeholders and a White House screening of The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, a coming of age story about two inner-city youth who are left to fend for themselves in the Bronx.

10:54 AM ET by Kasie Coccaro

A Budget Deal That Invests in Our Youngest Children

In last year’s State of the Union address President Obama laid out his bold vision to expand access to high-quality pre-school to every child in America. The bipartisan budget deal is a step in the right direction.

10:00 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

January 14, 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 hold a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room. The Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the top 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 2013 NBA Champion Miami Heat to the White House to honor the team on winning their second-straight Championship title. While at the White House, the team will visit wounded warriors from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, continuing the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to communities. This event in the East Room is open press.

Following the visit, the President will meet with the Executive Committee of the National Governors Association in the Roosevelt Room. This meeting is closed press.

Afterwards, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the evening, the President will meet with Maria Shriver who will present the President with a copy of the latest Shriver Report: "A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink." The report focuses on the millions of women who are working hard, but are consistently on the brink of poverty; and highlights the need for the nation to address women’s dual roles as caregivers and breadwinners and the specific challenges they face. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President holds a Cabinet Meeting; the Vice President also attends Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:45AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:15 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:55 PM	The President honors the 2013 NBA Champions Miami Heat East Room Open Press Pre-set 12:30PM – Final Gather 2:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:30 PM	The President meets with the Executive Committee of the National Governors Association Roosevelt Room Closed Press
4:45 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press
5:30 PM	The President meets with Maria Shriver to discuss the Shriver Report 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: BNA
Radio: AP

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President Obama Welcomes the 2013 NBA Champions the Miami Heat

President Obama welcomes the 2013 NBA Champion Miami Heat to the White House to honor the team on winning their second-straight NBA championship title.

5:54 PM ET by Megan Slack and Zara Rahim

President Obama Holds the First Cabinet Meeting of 2014

President Obama told members of his Cabinet that 2014 would be a year of action.

3:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

New Energy.gov Video Series Highlights Women in STEM Fields

Among college grads, men outnumber women in nearly every science and engineering major, according to a report by the American Association of University Women. At the Energy Department, a workforce well versed in STEM fields, like physics, chemical science and computing, is critical to driving our mission forward.

11:35 AM ET by Erin R. Pierce and Matty Greene

Another Step Forward in the Fight against Human Trafficking

As part of the Administration’s ongoing efforts to fight human trafficking, and in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the White House releases the first-ever Federal Strategic Action Plan on Services for Victims of Human Trafficking in the United States.

10:15 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

White House Safety Datapalooza

The Second Annual White House Safety Datapalooza with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights innovators from the private, nonprofit, and academic sectors who are using freely available government data to build products, services, and apps that advance public safety in creative and powerful ways.

8:22 AM ET by Brian Forde