Previewing the President's Week:

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, September 30, 2014             Featured Previewing the President's Week: Earlier today, Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer sent an email to the White House list previewing President Obama's week ahead. This Thursday, speaking at Northwestern University, the President will make the case for what has always fueled America's leadership: America's economic greatness. He'll explain what we've done to recover from the Great Recession, and what we need to do to ensure that more middle-class Americans feel that progress in their own lives. If you haven't already, check out the full email -- then RSVP to watch the President's speech here.       Top Stories President Obama: "That's How We Roll" On Sunday night, in an interview with 60 Minutes, President Obama explained why the United States is "the indispensable nation" when trouble arises in the world. From responding to humanitarian crises to confronting terrorism, America leads. READ MORE Community Colleges: The Secret Sauce At the White House yesterday, Secretary of Labor Tom Perez joined Vice President Joe Biden to announce the fourth round of job-driven training grants to community colleges across America. READ MORE Weekly Address: America Is Leading the World In this week's address, the President reiterated the forceful and optimistic message of American leadership that he delivered in his speech before the United Nations General Assembly last week. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:55 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India; the Vice President will also attend 12:35 PM: The President visits the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 1:00 PM: The Vice President and Secretary of State John Kerry host a lunch in honor of Prime Minister Modi at the Department of State 5:45 PM: The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel   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

An Interview You Should Watch:

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, September 29, 2014             Featured An Interview You Should Watch: Whenever challenges face the world, one fact is clear: The world looks to the United States. Last night, in an interview with 60 Minutes, President Obama explained why the United States is "the indispensable nation" when trouble arises in the world. From responding to humanitarian crises to confronting terrorism, America leads. Because, as the President said, "that's how we roll." Watch the video here -- and pass it on. President Barack Obama participates in an interview with Steve Kroft of 60 Minutes in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Sept. 25, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)       Top Stories Community Colleges: The Secret Sauce At the White House today, Secretary of Labor Tom Perez joined Vice President Joe Biden at the White House to announce the fourth round of job-driven training grants to community colleges across America. READ MORE Weekly Address: America Is Leading the World In this week's address, the President reiterated the forceful and optimistic message of American leadership that he delivered in his speech before the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week. READ MORE West Wing Week: "Stronger When We Stand United" Last week, the President unveiled the "It's on Us" campaign, signed the America's Promise Summit Declaration, and headed to New York City for the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly. See the highlights in the latest edition of "West Wing Week." READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:45 AM: The President meets with HUD Secretary Castro 11:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at an event announcing the recipients of job-driven training grants going to community colleges across the country 12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 3:30 PM: The President attends a DNC roundtable 7:00 PM: The President hosts Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India for a private dinner; the Vice President also attends   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

America Is Leading the World

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Saturday, September 27, 2014             Featured Weekly Address: America Is Leading the World In this week's address, the President reiterated the forceful and optimistic message of American leadership that he delivered in his speech before the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week. America is leading the world against the most pressing challenges, including the fight to degrade and destroy ISIL, the effort to stop the Ebola epidemic, and the movement to confront the threat from climate change. The world looks to America and its commitment to freedom in the face of uncertainty, and as the President said, it will continue to do so for generations to come. Click here to watch this week's Weekly Address.       Top Stories President Obama on Climate Change: "We Have to Answer the Call" On Tuesday, at the U.N. Climate Summit, the President highlighted the ambitious clean energy investments and carbon emission reductions the United States has made. And while we've stepped up to act on climate change, President Obama made it clear that it's time for our global partners to stand up too, because "no nation is immune to climate change." We have to answer the call. We know what we have to do to avoid irreparable harm. We have to cut carbon pollution in our own countries to prevent the worst effects of climate change. We have to adapt to the impacts that, unfortunately, we can no longer avoid. And we have to work together as a global community to tackle this global threat before it is too late. Check out the chart below and see why we can't wait to act on climate change: READ MORE "We Choose Hope Over Fear" On Wednesday, the President addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York City to discuss matters that demand the urgent attention of our global partners. During his address, he called on the U.N. to join the United States and reject the cancer of violent extremism. Here's what the President asked of the international community: Degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group known as ISIL. We must bring the world together, especially the Muslim community, to reject the ideologies of terrorists, intolerance, and extremism. We must address the cycle of conflict that creates the conditions terrorist prey upon. We must ensure that Arab and Muslim Nations focus on the extraordinary potential of their people. "We choose hope over fear," the President said. "We see the future not as something out of our control, but as something we can shape for the better through concerted and collective effort." READ MORE Attorney General Eric Holder: "The People's Lawyer" On Thursday afternoon, speaking from the State Dining Room, the President announced that Eric Holder will be resigning from his current position as U.S. Attorney General. He applauded Holder's passion and commitment to the American justice system and detailed the work he's accomplished during his six-year tenure. During his remarks, the President emphasized the superb job that Holder has done: I chose him to serve as Attorney General because he believes, as I do, that justice is not just an abstract theory. It's a living and breathing principle. It's about how our laws interact with our daily lives. It's about whether we can make an honest living, whether we can provide for our families; whether we feel safe in our own communities and welcomed in our own country; whether the words that the Founders set to paper 238 years ago apply to every single one of us and not just some. President Barack Obama hugs Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., after statements announcing Holder's resignation, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Sept. 25, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Holder will continue to serve as Attorney General until the President nominates his successor, and the successor is approved by the Senate. READ MORE As always, to see even more of this week's events, watch the latest West Wing Week.   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

President Obama: "Eric Has Done a Superb Job"

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, September 26, 2014             Featured President Obama: "Eric Has Done a Superb Job" Yesterday, the President announced that Eric Holder will be stepping down from his current position as U.S. Attorney General. Assuming office in February 2009, Holder's nearly six-year tenure makes him one of the longest-serving Attorney Generals in U.S. history. In his remarks, President Obama detailed the portfolio that Holder assumed as Attorney General -- from counterterrorism to civil rights, and from public corruption to white-collar crime -- and emphasized the "superb job" that Holder has done. "I chose him to serve as Attorney General," the President said, "because he believes, as I do, that justice is not just an abstract theory. It's a living and breathing principle." Watch President Obama's and Attorney General Holder's full remarks here:       Top Stories Third Estimate of GDP for the Second Quarter of 2014 Today's report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis confirms that economic growth in the second quarter was strong, and other recent data suggest that this momentum has continued into the subsequent months. The President will continue to do everything in his power to support investments in job creation and encourage higher incomes for workers. READ MORE President Obama to the International Community: We Must Do More to Fight Ebola The Ebola outbreak afflicting West African countries is now an epidemic of unprecedented proportions. President Obama has made combating this terrible disease a top national security priority, and yesterday, at the United Nations, he called on the world to join the United States in this effort. READ MORE Choosing Hope: President Obama's Address to the United Nations At the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, the President spoke on the issues facing our world, and why -- even in the midst of the "pervasive unease" many feel today -- it's crucial that we choose hope over fear. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:30 AM: The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe 10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:30 AM: The Vice President convenes a summit on UN peacekeeping 11:40 AM: The President delivers remarks at the Global Health Security Agenda Summit 12:45 PM: The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest WATCH LIVE 2:15 PM: The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif 3:45 PM: The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Iraqi President Fuad Masum 4:30 PM: The President attends a DNC roundtable   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

Secretary Kerry: "Why President Obama is in New York"

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, September 25, 2014             Featured Secretary Kerry: "Why President Obama is in New York" Yesterday afternoon, Secretary of State John Kerry sent a message to the White House email list explaining why President Obama was in New York this week -- as the world's leaders gathered for a session of the United Nations General Assembly. "President Obama spoke to them directly in an address that warrants the attention not only of those leaders, but of all Americans," he said. "It was clear, candid, and compelling. The President talked about the world as it is, and the world as we all hope it can be." Read Secretary Kerry's full email here -- and make sure to watch the President's remarks. President Barack Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)       Top Stories Choosing Hope: President Obama's Address to the United Nations At the U.N. General Assembly yesterday, the President spoke on the issues facing our world, and why -- even in the midst of the "pervasive unease" many feel today -- it's crucial that we choose hope over fear. READ MORE Lower Premium Increases, More Plans with Out-of-Pocket Limits, and Big Savings for Hospitals A number of recent reports point to one clear conclusion: The Affordable Care Act is working and making health care more affordable, accessible, and of a higher quality for families, seniors, businesses, and taxpayers. READ MORE President Obama Chairs the U.N. Security Council Meeting on Foreign Terrorist Fighters Yesterday, President Obama led the United Nations Security Council in unanimously passing a binding resolution to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters into -- and out of -- Iraq and Syria. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:35 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 11:00 AM: The President delivers remarks on the Ebola epidemic 12:25 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Abdel Fattah el-SiSi of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2:15 PM: The President and the First Lady depart New York en route Andrews Air Force Base 3:00 PM: The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdogan 3:10 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive at Andrews Air Force Base 3:25 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive at the White House 4:30 PM: The President makes a personnel announcement 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

President Obama: "We Choose Hope Over Fear"

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, September 24, 2014             Featured President Obama: "We Choose Hope Over Fear" This morning, President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The President spoke about the problems that demand the urgent attention of the international community -- from the Ebola outbreak in parts of West Africa, to Russian aggression in Ukraine, to the senseless brutality of ISIL terrorists threatening innocent lives. "We choose hope over fear. We see the future not as something out of our control, but as something we can shape for the better through concerted and collective effort," he said. It's a powerful speech -- see more of the President's remarks here:       Top Stories "The Most Important Title is 'Citizen'": President Obama on the Significance of a Civil Society Yesterday, President Obama spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York. The President explained how the voice of one citizen can remind us why a civil society is so essential. READ MORE President Obama: "No Nation Is Immune" to Climate Change President Obama delivered remarks at the United Nations Climate Summit yesterday -- a meeting of world leaders to showcase climate action commitments from governments, local leaders, and the private sector. READ MORE Chart of the Week: Why We Can't Wait to Act on Climate Change Check out this week's chart to see the difference we can make if we work together to reduce emissions -- and the disastrous consequences if we fail to act on climate change. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President addresses the United Nations General Assembly; the First Lady also attends 10:50 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of the Republic of Iraq 12:15 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks on the importance of investing in infrastructure to grow the economy and create jobs 12:40 PM: The President meets with Sam Kutesa, President of the United Nations General Assembly 12:55 PM: The President meets with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 1:15 PM: The President attends a luncheon hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 3:00 PM: The President chairs United Nations Security Council summit on foreign terrorist fighters 5:15 PM: The President attends a meeting of the Open Government Partnership   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