Watch Live at 12 p.m. ET: The President Speaks on Cuba

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, December 17, 2014             Featured Watch Live at 12 p.m. ET: The President Speaks on Cuba Today at 12 p.m. ET, President Obama will announce new actions to chart a new course in U.S. relations with Cuba. Tune in here at 12 p.m. ET and watch the President's statement -- and learn more about his actions to chart a new course on Cuba.       Top Stories 5 Things You Need to Know About Alaska's Bristol Bay Yesterday, President Obama took action to protect Alaska's Bristol Bay, signing a Presidential Memorandum that withdraws these beautiful and pristine waters from all future oil and gas drilling. READ MORE The Economy in 2014 The U.S. economic recovery took a major step forward in 2014, achieving a number of important milestones. READ MORE In Memphis, Attorney General Holder Talks About Building Trust Between Communities and Law Enforcement Last week, Attorney General Eric Holder traveled to Memphis and held a roundtable discussion on improving the relationship between the city's people of color and local law enforcement. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 12:01:30 PM: The President delivers a statement on Cuba WATCH LIVE 1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 4:15 PM: The President delivers remarks at a Hanukkah Reception; the First Lady attends WATCH LIVE 8:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a Hanukkah Reception; the First Lady attends 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