DAILY SNAPSHOT
Friday, March 13, 2015

"The Single Most Powerful Word"

This week, the President focused on students and college affordability at Benedict College, Georgia Tech, and back at the People's House -- as did Dr. Jill Biden, who met with community college students in Gainesville and Austin. The First Lady also hosted a Nowruz celebration, and the First Family marched in Selma to mark an important anniversary for civil rights.

See more in the latest edition of West Wing Week.

Mean Tweets: President Obama Edition

Here at the White House, President Obama is always looking for new ways to engage with the public -- respond to a few letters, meet a few new faces, or read a few mean tweets. Last night, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel graciously offered the President that unique opportunity.

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We're Opening Our Doors to America's Entrepreneurs

This summer, we're holding the first-ever White House Demo Day, bringing together entrepreneurs from all walks of life, from all across the country. Unlike a private-sector Demo Day, where entrepreneurs show off for funders, ours will demo individual success stories, highlighting the individual journeys of a diverse set of entrepreneurs.

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Round-Up: Editorial Boards from Around the Country Respond to the 47 Republican Senators

Earlier this week, 47 Republican Senators sent a letter to Iran's leaders that was expressly designed to undercut the President in the midst of sensitive international negotiations. Many Americans -- whether they agree with the President's policies or not -- expressed outrage, disbelief, and disappointment at the Senators' actions.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

1:05 PM: The President departs Los Angeles, California en route Phoenix, Arizona

2:15 PM: The President arrives in Phoenix, Arizona

3:10 PM: The President receives a briefing on veterans issues

6:25 PM: The President departs Phoenix, Arizona

10:00 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

10:15 PM: The President arrives the White House