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Today

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 Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. These remarks at the Museum of Science and Industry will be open press. Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Tampa, Florida en route West Palm Beach, Florida.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Raleigh, North Carolina. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Raleigh–Durham International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. These remarks at the Palm Beach State College Amphitheater will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart West Palm Beach, Florida en route Washington, DC.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. These remarks are open press.

In the evening, the President will depart Raleigh, North Carolina en route Miami, Florida. The departure from Raleigh–Durham International Airport and the arrival at Miami International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.

The President will remain overnight in Miami.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event Museum of Science and Industry Open Press
1:05 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 12:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
1:20 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Raleigh, North Carolina Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 12:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
2:20 PM	The President arrives in Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh–Durham International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
2:45 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event Palm Beach State College Amphitheater Open Press
3:15 PM	The President delivers remarks University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Open Press
5:00 PM	The President departs Raleigh, North Carolina en route Miami, Florida Raleigh–Durham International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
7:00 PM	The President arrives in Miami, Florida Miami International Airport 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: CNN
Print: Daily Caller
Radio: AP

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: USA Today
Radio: NPR

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Yesterday

The Schedule

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

In the morning, the Vice President will depart Washington, DC en route Sumter, South Carolina.

Later in the morning, the Vice President will deliver remarks at an event for Congressman Jim Clyburn. These remarks at Morris College will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Sumter, South Carolina en route Columbia, South Carolina.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Columbus, Ohio. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at John Glenn International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a Fran Person for Congress event. These remarks at a private residence will be closed press. Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Columbia, South Carolina en route Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. The remarks will be open press.

Later in the afternoon, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a Fran Person for Congress event. These remarks at Kenneth Monroe AME Zion Transformation Center will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Rock Hill, South Carolina en route Charlotte, North Carolina.

In the evening,the Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. These remarks at Arbor Glen Outreach Center will be open press. Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Charlotte, North Carolina en route Tampa, Florida.

In the evening, the President will depart Columbus, Ohio en route Washington, DC. The departure from John Glenn International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

The Vice President will remain overnight in Tampa, Florida.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at an event for Congressman Jim Clyburn Morris College Open Press
1:00 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Fran Person for Congress event Private Residence Closed Press
3:05 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn (Final Gather 2:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
3:20 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Columbus, Ohio Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 2:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
3:30 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Fran Person for Congress event Kenneth Monroe AME Zion Transformation Center Open Press
4:35 PM	The President arrives in Columbus, Ohio John Glenn International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
5:40 PM	The President delivers remarks Capital University Field House, Columbus, Ohio Open Press
5:45 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event Arbor Glen Outreach Center Open Press
7:20 PM	The President departs Columbus, Ohio en route Washington, DC John Glenn International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
8:25 PM	The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
8:40 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press

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

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

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October 31, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet for lunch Private Dinning Room Closed Press
4:35 PM	The President and First Lady welcome local children and children of military families to trick-or-treat at the White House The White House Pooled Press (Pre-Set 3:00PM; Final Gather 4:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
6:15 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at the Philadelphia Democratic Dinner Sheet Metal Workers International Association Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: CS Monitor
Radio: WW1

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The Digital Transition: How the Presidential Transition Works in the Social Media Age

Take a look at how we plan to preserve and pass on the digital history of the Obama administration.

4:00 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Happy Halloween! Take a Look Inside #HauntedWH

This Halloween take a spooky look inside the history of the East Wing of the White House.

1:51 PM ET by Jazmin Kay

October 30, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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October 29, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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Weekly Address: Achieving the Mission of the Cancer Moonshot

In this week's address, Vice President Joe Biden discussed the progress of the White House Cancer Moonshot.

6:00 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

October 28, 2016

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 Vice President will depart Washington, DC en route Duluth, Minnesota.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a Rick Nolan for Congress event. These remarks at the University of Minnesota Duluth will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Duluth, Minnesota en route St. Louis, Missouri.

Later in the afternoon, the President will travel to Orlando, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Orlando International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. The remarks will be open press.

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

The Vice President will remain overnight in Las Vegas, Nevada.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:15 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Rick Nolan for Congress event University of Minnesota Duluth Open Press
2:35 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 2:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:50 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Orlando, Florida Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
4:15 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Jason Kander for Senate event The Pageant Theater Open Press
4:50 PM	The President arrives in Orlando, Florida Orlando International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
5:50 PM	The President delivers remarks CFE Federal Credit Union Arena, Orlando, Florida Open Press
8:05 PM	The President departs Orlando, Florida en route Washington, DC Orlando International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
10:00 PM	The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
10:15 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:55PM – 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: Baltimore Sun
Radio: Sirius XM

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Politico

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More than 5.84 Million Records Released

Today's visitor record release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 5.84 million.

3:00 PM ET by Amanda Stone

Advance Estimate of Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2016

Real GDP grew 2.9 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter, with strong export growth and continued strength in consumer spending.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

October 27, 2016

The Schedule

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

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in a conference call with Affordable Care Act advocates and stakeholders. This call in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the evening, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the Oxi Day Celebration. These remarks at the U.S. Institute of Peace will be open press.

All times ET
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dinning Room Closed Press
4:35 PM	The President participates in a conference call with ACA advocates and stakeholders Oval Office Closed Press
9:15 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at the Oxi Day Celebration at the U.S. Institute of Peace U.S. Institute of Peace Open Press

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

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Strengthening Efforts to Increase Opportunity and End Poverty

The President's final Advisory Council for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships submitted its report of recommendations to increase opportunity and end poverty

4:12 PM ET by Melissa Rogers

President Obama Grants Another 98 Commutations in the Month of October

Today, President Obama granted another 98 commutations, underscoring his commitment to using his clemency authority through the remainder of his time in office.

4:00 PM ET by Neil Eggleston

Chart: Here's Where Insured Americans Get Covered and How the Affordable Care Act Impacts Them

For the first time ever, more than 90 percent of Americans have health insurance. Take a look at how they're covered and how the Affordable Care Act has made an impact.

3:44 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Celebrating Our Strides to Create a More Inclusive Federal Workforce

Under President Obama, the federal government has hired more than 154,000 permanent and temporary employees with disabilities.

9:00 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

October 26, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the Vice President will hold a meeting with former Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk. This meeting in the White House will be closed press.

The President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The Vice President will hold a meeting with former Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk The White House Closed Press

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

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Join a Conversation with the President on the Affordable Care Act

Ahead of the open enrollment period, join a call with President Obama and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell.

11:30 AM ET by Bess Evans

October 25, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in a DSCC roundtable at a private residence in Los Angeles, California. This roundtable is closed press.

In the morning, the Vice President will depart Washington, DC en route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Later in the morning, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. These remarks at Chatham University will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania en route Washington, DC.

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

All times ET
11:30 AM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event Chatham University Open Press
2:20 PM	The President participates in a DSCC roundtable Private Residence Closed Press
3:50 PM	The President departs Los Angeles, California Los Angeles International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
8:10 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
8:25 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 8:05PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: New York Times

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Email from Kevin Durant: How We Can Help Students Succeed Together

Kevin Durant shares why he's proud to be part of the My Brother's Keeper Success Mentors Initiative, and how you can join in helping students succeed.

11:27 AM ET by Kevin Durant

October 24, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a Hillary Victory Fund reception at a private residence in San Diego, California. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

In the morning, the Vice President will depart Wilmington, Delaware en route Cleveland, Ohio.

Later in the morning, the Vice President will deliver remarks on the Cancer Moonshot at the Cleveland Clinic Innovation Summit. These remarks at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Cleveland, Ohio en route Toledo, Ohio.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Los Angeles, California. The departure from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Airport and arrival at Los Angeles International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. These remarks at the Toledo Public Library will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Toledo, Ohio en route Dayton, Ohio.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live! There will be a pool spray of the taping at the El Capitan Entertainment Center.

In the evening, the President will participate in a DNC and Hillary Victory Fund roundtable at a private residence. This roundtable is closed press.

In the evening, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event. These remarks at Sinclair Community College Automotive Technology Lab will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Toledo, Ohio en route Washington, DC.

The President will remain overnight in Los Angeles.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The Vice President will deliver remarks on the Cancer Moonshot at the Cleveland Clinic Innovation Summit Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Open Press
2:55 PM	The President delivers remarks at a Hillary Victory Fund reception Private Residence, San Diego, California Print Pool Coverage For Remarks
3:00 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event Toledo Public Library Open Press
4:00 PM	The President departs San Diego, California Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:35 PM	The President arrives Los Angeles, California Los Angeles International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media Los Angeles International Airport
5:50 PM	The President participates in a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live! El Capitan Entertainment Center Travel Pool Spray
7:15 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event Sinclair Community College Open Press
8:50 PM	The President participates in a DNC and Hillary Victory Fund roundtable Private Residence Closed Press