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In the morning, President Obama and Vice President Biden will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. Later, they will have lunch in the private dining room.

In the afternoon, the president will receive the Economic Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisers in the Oval Office. He will also have separate meetings with Senators Evan Bayh, D-Ind., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. in the Oval Office.

Here is the full schedule from the White House (all times Eastern):

10:40AM: President Obama and Vice President Biden receive the Presidential Daily Briefing.

12:35PM: President Obama and Vice President Biden have lunch.

1:45PM: President Obama receives the Economic Daily Briefing.

2:45PM: President Obama meets with senior advisers.

3:25PM: President Obama meets with Senator Bayh.

4:10PM: President Obama meets with Senator Graham.

In the morning, President Obama and Vice President Biden will receive the Economic Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. Later, the president will meet with Nobel Laureates and their families in the Oval Office. He will also meet with senior advisers in the Oval Office. Following that meeting, the president and vice president will meet with Secretary Gates in the Oval Office.

Mr. Obama and Biden will also meet with Congressional Leadership in the afternoon to discuss the administration's strategy in Afghanistan. Below is the list of invited congressional leaders:

House:
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
Rep. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, D-Md.
Rep. John Boehner, Republican Leader, R-Ohio
Rep. James Clyburn, Majority Whip, D-S.C.
Rep. Eric Cantor, Republican Whip, R-Va.
Rep. Ike Skelton, Armed Services Committee Chairman, D-Mo.
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, R-Calif.
Rep. Howard Berman, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, D-Calif.
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member R-Fla.
Rep. David Obey, Appropriations Committee Chairman, D-Wis.
Rep. Jerry Lewis, Appropriations Committee Ranking Member, R-Calif.
Rep. Nita Lowey, State & Foreign Operations Subcommittee Chairman, D-N.Y.
Rep. Kay Granger, State & Foreign Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member, R-Texas
Rep. John "Jack" Murtha, Defense Subcommittee Chairman, D-Pa.
Rep. Bill Young, Defense Subcommittee Ranking Member, R-Fla.
Rep. Silvestre Reyes, Intelligence Committee Chairman, D-Texas
Rep. Peter Hoekstra, Intelligence Committee Ranking Member, R-Mich.

Senate:
Sen. Harry Reid, Majority Leader, D-Nev.
Sen. Dick Durbin, Majority Whip, D-Ill.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, Republican Leader, R-Ky.
Sen. Jon Kyl, Republican Whip, R-Ariz.
Sen. Carl Levin, Armed Services Committee Chairman, D-Mich.
Sen. John McCain, Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, R-Ariz.
Sen. Daniel Inouye, Appropriations Committee Chairman and Defense Subcommittee Chairman, D-Hawaii
Sen. Thad Cochran, Appropriations Committee Ranking Member and Defense Subcommittee Ranking Member, R-Miss.
Sen. John Kerry, Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, D-Mass.
Sen. Richard Lugar, Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member, R-Ind.
Sen. Patrick Leahy, Foreign Operations Subcommittee Chairman, D-Vt.
Sen. Judd Gregg, Foreign Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member, R-N.H.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Intelligence Committee Chair, D-Calif.
Sen. Kit Bond, Intelligence Committee Ranking Member, R-Mo.

Mr. Obama will then travel to the United States Military Academy at West Point to address the nation. Following the speech, the president will sign the United States Military Academy at West Point guest book at the superintendent's quarters before returning to the White House in the evening.

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In the morning, President Obama will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. He will then meet with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia in the Oval Office to discuss a range of issues including Afghanistan and climate change in the run-up to Copenhagen.

In the afternoon, the president will receive the Economic Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisers in the Oval Office.

Here's the full schedule from the White House (all times Eastern):

9:30AM: President Obama receives the Presidential Daily Briefing.

11:10AM: President Obama meets with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

4:00PM: President Obama receives the Economic Daily Briefing.

4:45PM: President Obama meets with senior advisers.

In the morning, President Obama will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. Later, he will participate in the traditional turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden.

In the afternoon, the first family will participate in a service event in the Washington area.

Here is the full schedule from the White House (all times Eastern):

10:30AM: President Obama receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:35AM: President Obama participates in turkey pardoning ceremony

In the morning, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome Prime Minister Singh of India and Mrs. Kaur to the White House in an East Room ceremony.

The president and the prime minister will then meet in the Oval Office. They will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting in the Oval Office. Following the meeting, they will hold a joint news conference in the East Room.

In the afternoon, Mr. Obama will hold separate meetings with his senior advisers, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Secretary of Defense Gates and the Vice President in the Oval Office.

In the evening, the president and first lady will greet Prime Minister Singh and Mrs. Kaur on their arrival for the State Dinner. The president and first lady will host a State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Singh and Mrs. Kaur on the South Lawn.

Here is the full schedule from the White House (all times Eastern):

9:15AM: President Obama and Michelle Obama welcome Prime Minister Singh of India and Mrs. Kaur to the White House

10:20AM: President Obama holds bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Singh

10:55AM: President Obama holds expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Singh

11:35AM: President Obama and Prime Minister Singh hold joint press conference

2:00PM: President Obama meets with senior advisers

3:10PM: President Obama meets with Speaker Nancy Pelosi

4:30PM: President Obama and Vice President Biden meet with Secretary of Defense Gates

7:00PM: President Obama and Michelle Obama greet Prime Minister Singh and Mrs. Kaur on arrival for the State Dinner

8:15PM: President Obama and Michelle Obama host State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Singh and Mrs. Kaur

In the morning, President Obama will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisers in the Oval Office. Later, he will deliver remarks at an event highlighting several initiatives designed to boost science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

Mr. Obama and Vice President Biden will then have lunch in the Private Dining Room.

In the afternoon, Mr. Obama will hold a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room. Later, he will then meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office.

In the evening, the president will deliver remarks and present the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to Magodonga Mahlangu and her organization, Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), in an East Room ceremony.

Here's the full schedule from the White House (all times Eastern):

10:20AM: President Obama receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:50AM: President Obama meets with senior advisers

11:40AM: President Obama delivers remarks at event highlighting several initiatives designed to boost science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education

12:35PM: President Obama and Vice President Biden have lunch

1:45PM: President Obama meets with his Cabinet

4:50PM: President Obama meets with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

5:50PM: President Obama delivers remarks and presents the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

President Obama has no scheduled public events on Friday, after returning home Thursday afternoon from an 8-day trip to four countries in Asia.

Coverage of Obama's Visit to Asia:

Photo Essays
Photo Essay: Obama at the Great Wall of China
Photo Essay: Obama in China
Photo Essay: Obama in South Korea
Photo Essay: Obama in Japan

Stories and Blog Posts
CBS News Interview with Obama in China
Obama Returns Home After 4-Nation, 20,898-Mile Trip
Obama's Trip Lacked Notable Achievements
Obama, Lee Seek Nuke Bargain with N. Korea
In Asia, Obama Talks Tough on Iran
Obama Calls Great Wall "Magical"
Obama Reunites with Half-Brother in China
Obama Stresses Cooperation With Hu, China
Obama Takes in the Sights of Beijing
U.S., China Fuel Each Other's Bad Habits

On "Washington Unplugged" Thursday, CBS News' Marc Ambinder said that while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has an uphill battle getting the health care he bill introduced last night passed, not all hope is lost

He noted how important the votes of Democratic Sens. Mary Landrieu (La.) , Ben Nelson (Neb.) and Blanche Lincoln (Ark.), as well Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman (Conn.), are to the bill's chance of passage. "Their biggest stated concern is that the bill will add to the deficit over ten years," Ambinder explained, adding that the White House and Democratic leaders are encouraged because the Reid plan was estimated to decrease the deficit.

"It removes a major obstacle to moderates supporting it," he said. And the White House may have reason to rejoice.

"The White House strategy amounts to three words," CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller said. "Get it passed."

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President Obama is in Korea where his Thursday will begin on Wednesday night in the U.S. On Thursday morning in Seoul, he will begin his day by visiting United States Embassy staff and their families.

He then participates in an arrival ceremony at the Blue House, the presidential compound in Northern Seoul. Following the ceremony, the president will meet with President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea. In the afternoon, the leaders will hold a joint press conference at the Blue House. Following the joint press conference, they will participate in a working lunch.

Mr. Obama will also deliver remarks at event with service members while in South Korea. He then departs Seoul on route back to Washington, with a stopover in Alaska.

Here's the full schedule from the White House (all times Eastern):

Wednesday, Nov. 18

8:10PM: President Obama visits United States Embassy staff and their families

9:00PM: President Obama arrives at the Blue House and participates in an arrival ceremony.

9:15PM: President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea hold a bilateral meeting.

9:50PM: President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea hold an expanded bilateral meeting.

10:30PM: President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea hold a joint press conference.

11:10PM: President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak participate in a working lunch.

Thursday, Nov. 19

1:20AM: President Obama delivers remarks at event with service members.

2:05AM: President Obama departs South Korea en route Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska.

9:40AM: President Obama arrives in Anchorage, Alaska.

11:40AM: President Obama departs Anchorage, Alaska en route Washington, DC.

6:05PM: President Obama arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

6:25PM: President Obama departs Fort McNair en route The White House

On Tuesday morning in China, President Obama will participate in a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People. He will then hold a bilateral meeting and an expanded bilateral meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao in the Great Hall of the People. Following the meetings, the presidents will deliver joint statements to the press.

In the afternoon, the president will tour the Forbidden City. Upon conclusion of the tour, Mr. Obama will sign the guest book at the Gate of Loyal Obedience.

Later, Mr. Obama will visit United States Embassy employees and their families in the atrium of the U.S. Embassy. He will then hold a bilateral meeting with Chairman Wu Bangguo.

In the evening, Mr. Obama will attend a State Dinner in the Great Hall of the People.

Here's a full schedule from the White House (all times Eastern):

Monday, November 16

8:45PM: President Obama participates in welcome ceremony

9:00PM: President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China hold a bilateral meeting

9:45PM: President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China hold an expanded bilateral meeting

11:15PM: President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China make joint press statements

Tuesday, November 17

12:20AM: President Obama tours the Forbidden City

1:55AM: President Obama visits United States Embassy employees and their families

4:55AM: President Obama and Chairman Wu Bangguo hold a bilateral meeting

5:30AM: President Obama attends State Dinner