Climate Change Is Affecting Us Now

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, May 06, 2014             Featured Climate Change Is Affecting Us Now Today, we released the third National Climate Assessment, the most comprehensive look yet at how climate change is affecting the U.S. and critical sectors of the economy. The report, a key deliverable of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, confirms that climate change is not a distant threat -- it's affecting us now. Watch the President's science advisor explain how climate change is already affecting us -- and check out the full climate report:       Top Stories President Obama Hosts Cinco de Mayo Reception at the White House President Obama hosted a reception in honor of Cinco de Mayo in the East Room of the White House yesterday. In his remarks, the President explained how Cinco de Mayo "marks a great moment in Mexican history -- one that ended up shaping the United States as well." READ MORE More Than 20 Actions, and Counting: The President made something very clear in his State of the Union address this past January: Wherever and whenever he can take action to expand opportunity for more American families, he's going to do it, with Congress or without. READ MORE Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes from January to March 2014 Yesterday, the White House Photo Office uploaded more than 150 photos from January through March of this year, to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what the President and First Lady have been up to. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:30 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:45 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Opening Ceremony 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 1:45 PM: The Vice President ceremonially swears in Puneet Talwar as Assistant Secretary of State 2:45 PM: The President is interviewed by local and national meteorologists participating in "Weather from the White House" 4:15 PM: The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of State Kerry   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates Privacy Policy Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111