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Today

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:10 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Sergio Mattarella; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 11:35AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press

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

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The Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

Here are a few answers to some questions that many Americans may have about the Zika disease and who it could impact.

11:54 AM ET by Amy Pope

Today

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting President Sergio Mattarella of Italy; the Vice President will also attend. During their meeting, the Presidents will discuss our shared efforts to counter ISIL and the global refugee crisis. They will also exchange views on economic developments in Europe, the importance of concluding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, and other issues of mutual interest. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Oval Office.

In the afternoon, the President will have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:10 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Sergio Mattarella; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 11:35AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press

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

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The Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

Here are a few answers to some questions that many Americans may have about the Zika disease and who it could impact.

11:54 AM ET by Amy Pope

Yesterday

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 11:00
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Real Clear Politics
Radio: Sirius XM

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February 6, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 11:00
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Politico
Radio: SRN

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Weekly Address: Doubling Our Clean Energy Funding to Address the Challenge of Climate Change

In this week’s address, the President discussed how the most ambitious climate agreement in history is advancing the latest technologies in clean power.

6:00 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

February 5, 2016

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 Senator Bob Casey to discuss national security issues and legislative priorities for the year ahead. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will depart Washington, DC en route Wilmington, Delaware.

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 Senator Bob Casey Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President delivers a statement on the economy Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press Watch here

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

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As Unemployment Drops Below 5%, Here Are Five Facts About America's Jobs Market

With the unemployment rate below 5 percent for the first time in almost 8 years, here are five things you need to know about where our economy stands.

2:17 PM ET by Charlie Anderson

The Employment Situation in January

In January, the unemployment rate fell below 5 percent for the first time in eight years as the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record continued.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

February 4, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will attend the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton. The President’s remarks will be pooled press. The Vice President will host a breakfast meeting with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia at the Naval Observatory. This meeting is closed press.

Later 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 welcome the 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors to the White House to honor the team on winning their Championship title. This event in the East Room will be open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia; the Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting in the Oval Office.

Afterward, the President will deliver remarks at a reception for Plan Colombia, the joint effort to create a safer, more prosperous future for Colombians. The Vice President will also attend. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be pooled press.

This evening, Dr. Biden will attend a reception celebrating the USO's 75th Anniversary. Dr. Biden will deliver remarks during the event at the Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, DC, which will be open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
8:00 AM	The President and the First Lady attend the National Prayer Breakfast; the President delivers remarks Washington Hilton Pooled Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather 7:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:40 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
1:55 PM	The President honors the 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors East Room Open Press Pre-Set 12:15PM; Final Gather 1:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:20 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Santos of Colombia; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 3:55PM – Brady Press Briefing Room
5:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at a reception for Plan Colombia; The Vice President also attends East Room Pooled Press Pre-Set 4:00PM; Final Gather 4:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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President Obama: "Faith Is the Great Cure for Fear"

At the National Prayer Breakfast, President Obama spoke on the power of faith over fear.

2:35 PM ET by Simone Leiro

In Photos: President Obama Visits a Mosque in Baltimore

President Obama made his first visit to a U.S. mosque to reaffirm the important role that Muslim Americans play in our society.

12:37 PM ET by Melanie Garunay

February 3, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Baltimore, Maryland to visit the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque to celebrate the contributions Muslim Americans make to our nation and reaffirm the importance of religious freedom to our way of life. During the visit, the President will hold a roundtable with Muslim community members and deliver remarks. The visit reiterates the importance of staying true to our core values – welcoming our fellow Americans, speaking out against bigotry, rejecting indifference, and protecting our nation’s tradition of religious freedom. There will be a pool spray at the top of the roundtable and travel pool coverage of the President’s remarks. The President’s departure from and arrival to the South Lawn are open press.

In the morning, the Vice President will meet with Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament Salim al-Jabouri at the White House. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
10:05 AM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 9:50AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
10:40 AM	The President holds a roundtable with Muslim community members Islamic Society of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Pool Spray at the Top Out-of-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 8:40AM - Stakeout Location
12:05 PM	The President delivers remarks Islamic Society of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Travel Pool Coverage
1:55 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 1:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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Muslim and American: Voices from the White House

These are the stories of dedicated public servants who have faced discrimination and found hope in the work they do every day on behalf the American people.

4:08 PM ET by Tanya Somanader, Kelly Jo Smart

Letters to the President from Young Muslim Americans

Two teenagers in Texas wrote to the President about being Muslim in America.

11:17 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

Email from Rumana Ahmed: Why President Obama Is Visiting a Mosque Today

Today, President Obama is making his first visit to a mosque in America. One White House staffer shares why this is personal to her.

10:43 AM ET by Danielle Cohen

February 2, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan to discuss legislative priorities for the coming months; the Vice President will also attend. Building on the bipartisan budget agreement the President signed into law last year, they will discuss areas of cooperation for the year ahead, and opportunities for Congress to work together to deliver for the American people. This meeting in the Oval Office will be closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will have lunch with House Speaker Paul Ryan in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press. The Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
11:15 AM	The President meets with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President has lunch with House Speaker Paul Ryan Private Dining Room Closed Press

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

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Addressing the Epidemic of Prescription Opioid Abuse and Heroin Use

President Obama is proposing $1.1 billion in new funding to address the prescription opioid abuse and heroin use epidemic.

3:14 PM ET by Michael Botticelli

February 1, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. The Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and Vice President meet with Administration officials serving on the White House Task Force on Cancer in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	The President meets with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell Oval Office Closed Press
2:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Administration officials serving on the White House Task Force on Cancer Vice President’s Ceremonial Office, Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press

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

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The First Meeting of the Cancer Moonshot Task Force

Vice President Biden chaired the first meeting of the Cancer Moonshot Task Force, President Obama's new national commitment to end cancer as we know it.

3:04 PM ET by Melanie Garunay