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Today

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana. The President’s departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Louis Armstrong International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in New Orleans, the President will meet with residents and youth who have rebuilt their lives over the past 10 years since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. This will be covered by the travel pool.

In the afternoon, the President will participate in a resilience roundtable on Hurricane Katrina including local officials and led by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate to highlight advancements in national preparedness, showcase Gulf Coast resiliency, mark the achievements of the New Orleans community over the past 10 years and discuss opportunities to build future resilience. There will be a travel pool spray at the bottom of the roundtable at the Andrew P. Sanchez Community Center.

Afterward, the President will deliver remarks on the region’s rebirth and what’s possible when citizens, city and corporate leaders all work together to lift up their communities and build back in ways that make them more innovative and positioned for economic growth. The President’s remarks at the Andrew P. Sanchez Community Center are open to pre-credentialed media.

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

All times ET

10:45 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:25PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

11:00 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route New Orleans, Louisiana

Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

1:20 PM

The President arrives New Orleans, Louisiana

Louis Armstrong International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

1:45 PM

The President meets with residents and youth

New Orleans Travel Pool Coverage

3:55 PM

The President participates in a resilience roundtable

Andrew P. Sanchez Community Center, New Orleans Travel Pool Spray

4:55 PM

The President delivers remarks

Andrew P. Sanchez Community Center, New Orleans Open to pre-credentialed media

6:00 PM

The President departs New Orleans en route Washington, DC

Louis Armstrong International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

8:15 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

8:30 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 7:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: Talk Radio
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: AFP
Radio: NPR

Yesterday

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will welcome the 2014 WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury to the White House to honor the team and their victory in the WNBA Finals. This visit will continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to their communities. This event in the East Room is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in the latest installment of “Live from the White House” by conducting a round of interviews with television anchors from local markets to discuss the Iran agreement, and with a television anchor from New Orleans to discuss the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. While in Washington, the local anchors will spend the day at the White House with the President’s top advisers. These interviews are embargoed until 5:00PM EDT. The interviews will take place in the Diplomatic Reception Room.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

12:15 PM

The President honors the 2014 WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury

East Room Open Press Pre-Set 11:00AM; Final Gather 11:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

2:20 PM

The President is interviewed by local news anchors participating in “Live from the White House”

Diplomatic Reception Room

August 25, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart Las Vegas, Nevada en route Washington, DC. The departure from McCarran International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET

1:10 PM

The President departs Las Vegas, Nevada en route Washington, DC

McCarran International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

5:15 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

5:30 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 5:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

August 24, 2015

The Schedule

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

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 travel to Las Vegas, Nevada. The President's departure from the White House is open press, and the arrival at McCarran International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Las Vegas, the President will deliver remarks at the National Clean Energy Summit. The President's remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterward, the President will attend an event for the Nevada State Democratic Party at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage of the President's remarks.

The President will remain overnight in Nevada.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

2:40 PM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 2:20PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

2:55 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Las Vegas, Nevada

Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 1:30PM - Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

7:20 PM

The President arrives Las Vegas, Nevada

McCarran International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media

8:00 PM

The President delivers remarks at the National Clean Energy Summit

Mandalay Bay Resort Convention Center - Las Vegas Open to pre-credentialed media

9:35 PM

The President attends an event for the Nevada State Democratic Party

Private Residence Print Pool

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Washington Times
Radio: NPR
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Washington Times

August 23, 2015

The Schedule

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August 22, 2015

The Schedule

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August 21, 2015

The Schedule

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August 20, 2015

The Schedule

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August 19, 2015

The Schedule

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August 18, 2015

The Schedule

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