Arctic Wildlife, Middle-Class Economics, Affordable Child Care, and More

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, January 26, 2015             Featured "The Sacred Place Where Life Begins" Yesterday, President Obama announced his plans to ask Congress to designate the Coastal Plain and other core areas of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Known as "The Sacred Place Where Life Begins," this area sustains the most diverse array of wildlife in the entire Arctic -- from the Porcupine caribou and polar bears, to gray wolves and muskoxen. Bird species from the Coastal Plain also migrate to all 50 states of the country, which means that no matter where you live, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is part of your landscape. Find out how the President wants to protect one of the country's most pristine places.       Top Stories Weekly Address: Middle-Class Economics In his weekly address, the President shared his plan to give hardworking families the support they need to make ends meet by focusing on policies that benefit the middle class as well as those working to reach the middle class. READ MORE West Wing Week: "B is for Believe" The White House was a flurry of activity during the lead-up to -- and aftermath of -- the President's State of the Union address. The President took follow-up trips to Kansas and Idaho, we hosted the second-annual "Big Block of Cheese Day," and YouTube stars brought their personal flair to the East Room to interview the President. READ MORE How the President Will Help All Working Families With Young Kids Afford Child Care President Obama stopped by the University of Kansas to lay out his plan to help middle-class families who are working hard while trying to raise young children. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 3:00 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest and Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes 4:30 AM: The President meets with Congress Party Leaders 5:35 AM: The President and First Lady attend a reception with President Mukherjee 7:05 AM: The President and Prime Minister Modi participate in a CEO roundtable 8:10 AM: The President and Prime Minister Modi deliver remarks at a U.S.-India business summit 9:30 AM: The Vice President hosts a multilateral meeting with Caribbean leaders 11:30 AM: The Vice President hosts a working lunch with Caribbean leaders 2:00 PM: The Vice President delivers the keynote remarks at the Caribbean Energy Security Summit WATCH LIVE 5:45 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks to the Major County Sheriffs' Association/Major Cities Chiefs Association 2015 Joint Winter Meeting WATCH LIVE   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage Sign Up for Email Updates Privacy Policy Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111