The Latest on Iraq and Ferguson

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, August 19, 2014             Featured The Latest on Iraq and Ferguson Yesterday, President Obama delivered a statement on the latest developments in Iraq and in Ferguson, Missouri. The President discussed how U.S. operations in Iraq have stopped the terrorist group ISIL from advancing on the city of Erbil, and helped Iraqi forces recapture Mosul Dam -- the country's largest dam, which had fallen under terrorist control. He also noted that the U.S. is building an international coalition to address the humanitarian crisis in northern Iraq. President Obama then gave an update on the situation in Ferguson, noting that the Department of Justice has opened an independent federal civil rights investigation into the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Attorney General Eric Holder will travel to Ferguson tomorrow to meet with the FBI agents and DOJ personnel conducting the federal investigation. Watch the President's full statement here:       Top Stories The Vice President Swears In Julián Castro as New HUD Secretary Yesterday afternoon, Vice President Biden ceremonially swore in former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro as the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. READ MORE Weekly Address: Everyone Should Be Able to Afford Higher Education With schools getting ready to open their doors, the President talked directly to students and parents about the importance of preparing for an education beyond high school. READ MORE From the Archives: Air Force One and Presidential Air Travel Take a look inside Air Force One and find out how the "flying Oval Office" has changed over the years. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 2:15 PM: The President and Vice President meet with members of the President's economic team and senior advisors 4:05 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base 4:20 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Martha's Vineyard 5:30 PM: The President arrives Cape Cod, Massachusetts 5:50 PM: The President arrives Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts   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