DAILY SNAPSHOT
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Progress in the Battle Against Ebola

Since the first cases of the current Ebola outbreak surfaced last March, there have been more than 22,500 reported cases in West Africa, and more than 8,900 people have died from the devastating disease.

To effectively protect the American people, we must confront this outbreak at its source. That's why the U.S. has not only launched a government-wide approach to strengthen our preparedness here at home, but is also leading the fight on the frontlines of the epidemic in West Africa.

Thanks to these efforts, and the work of countless others from around the world, the number of people who are contracting Ebola has declined sharply in the last few months.

Look at our latest Chart of the Week to see the progress we've made in the battle against Ebola.

President Obama Hosts Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, "One of Our Strongest Allies"

On Monday, President Obama held a bilateral meeting and working lunch with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. Along with talking about economic growth, international trade, and climate change, the two leaders spent time discussing Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the ongoing fight against ISIL.

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In Ferguson -- and All of Our Communities -- Education Can Be the Great Equalizer

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently traveled to Ferguson, Missouri to speak with students, teachers, and community members. Like the civil rights leaders who came before them, activists in Ferguson see education as an important means of addressing inequities and injustices.

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The Old Family Dining Room, Made New Again

The Old Family Dining Room opened to the public for the first time in White House history yesterday. Established by President and Mrs. John Quincy Adams in 1825, the room has been refurbished to serve as a showcase of modern art and design for White House visitors. Take a look at the history of the dining room, and see the First Lady surprise some of the room's first guests.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:45 AM: The Vice President hosts a Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder

11:35 AM: The President meets with Ebola response supporters

12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

1:20 PM: The President delivers remarks on the progress made to date and the next step in our response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa

3:30 PM: The President delivers a statement WATCH LIVE

5:25 PM: The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel