DAILY SNAPSHOT
Friday, July 29, 2016

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

11:00 am: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

2:00 pm: The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry

Our Response to the Zika Virus

The spread of the Zika virus poses a serious public health risk-but it's one we can help address by ensuring we have the resources necessary to protect the American people. That's why President Obama is calling on Congress for emergency funding to fight mosquitos carrying the virus, fund research for a vaccine, and help those most at risk get tested. Here's what you need to know.

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The First Lady Speaks to Young Chefs at the 2016 Kids' State Dinner

"I see the work of kids, the magic you all do. People change because of kids. They change how they eat, they change the way they think, they change the way they see one another. You guys are so powerful." -- First Lady Michelle Obama speaking to young chefs at the 2016 Kids' State Dinner.

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President Barack Obama receives an early birthday card from the 2016 White House summer interns in the East Room of the White House, July 28, 2016.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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