President Obama's Schedule Today

By: Stephanie Condon
Topics: Obama's Schedule

President Obama today will hold a one-on-one meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany in the Oval Office, then an expanded meeting. Following the meetings, President Obama and Chancellor Merkel will hold a joint press availability in the Rose Garden.

In the afternoon, the president will meet separately with Vice President Joe Biden and senior advisers in the Oval Office.

In the evening, Mr. Obama and the first lady will host a picnic on the South Lawn for White House staff. Here is more from the White House press office (all times Eastern):

9:20AM: President Obama receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

9:40AM: President Obama receives the Economic Daily Briefing

10:30AM: President Obama meets one-on-one with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany

11:00AM: President Obama holds expanded meeting with Chancellor Merkel

11:30AM: President Obama and Chancellor Merkel hold joint press availability

12:00PM: President Obama attends working lunch with Chancellor Merkel

1:30PM: President Obama meets with Vice President Joe Biden

2:40PM: President Obama meets with senior advisers
6:15PM: President Obama and Michelle Obama host a picnic for White House staff