President Obama Makes a Statement on Iraq

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, June 19, 2014             Featured President Obama Makes a Statement on Iraq After meeting with his national security team, President Obama entered the White House Press Briefing Room this afternoon to give an update on the situation in Iraq. The President outlined a number of steps that his Administration has made in response to ongoing developments -- and closed by announcing that Secretary of State John Kerry will depart this weekend for meetings in the Middle East and Europe, leading a diplomatic effort to support stability in the region. Watch the President give an update on the situation in Iraq.       Top Stories President Obama at the White House Maker Faire: "Today's D.I.Y. Is Tomorrow's 'Made in America'" Yesterday at the White House, President Obama enjoyed the company of a 17-foot robotic giraffe; a 128-square-foot, portable "tiny house"; a 3D pancake printer; a giant red weather balloon; and more than 30 other inspiring and creative inventions by more than 100 students, entrepreneurs, engineers, and researchers from 25 states -- all of whom love to "Make" stuff. READ MORE The First Lady Welcomes 50 New Americans at the National Archives Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed 50 new Americans in a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. READ MORE The President Talks Manufacturing and Innovation at TechShop Pittsburgh On Monday, President Obama stopped by TechShop Pittsburgh to talk about manufacturing and innovation, and answer some questions from those in attendance. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:15 AM: The President joins a President's Expo Council Meeting 11:00 AM: The President meets with members of his national security team 12:00 PM: The Vice President arrives at the Presidential Palace 12:15 PM: The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Dominican President Danilo Medina 1:00 PM: The Vice President and President Medina make statements to the press 1:15 PM: The President delivers a statement on the situation in Iraq 2:15 PM: The President awards Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor; the First Lady also attends 2:45 PM: The Vice President visits the Maritima Solar facility and deliver remarks   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111