DAILY SNAPSHOT
Thursday, June 4, 2015

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

2:15 PM: The President honors the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants WATCH LIVE

See the President and Vice President's full schedule here.

A Visit to the White House Kitchen Garden:

Parents, staff, and students tour the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Grounds of the White House after participating in a "Let's Move!" event preparing and eating a garden harvest with the First Lady in the East Room of the White House, June 3, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

See more from our "Photo of the Day" gallery here.

5 Photos: The President Awards the Medal of Honor to Sergeant William Shemin and Private Henry Johnson

On Tuesday, in a ceremony at the White House, President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to Army Sergeant William Shemin and Army Private Henry Johnson for conspicuous gallantry during World War I.

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Our Continued Commitment to America’s Foster Youth

Last month was National Foster Care Month. It provided us an important opportunity to highlight the many ways that the Administration has worked to stem the often disproportionate, unfair, and heartbreaking challenges facing our foster youth, and to provide them the equal opportunity for success that they deserve. We want them to know they are not alone.

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5 Facts You Should Know About the Role Trade Plays on America's Farms and Ranches

Without the expanded trade that came with past trade agreements, the agricultural economy and the American economy as a whole would not be as strong as it is today. But new trade agreements are only possible if our negotiators can speak with one voice to negotiate free and fair trade deals. Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) -- now being considered in Congress -- allows them to do just that.

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"Just because you think the path that's right for you might be lonelier, longer, or less destined for traditional success than paths taken by others, don't be afraid to take it. If you choose your means well, you will end up in the right place."

Tell Us: Why Do You #ActOnClimate?

The effects of climate change can no longer be denied or ignored -- 2014 was the planet's warmest year recorded, and 14 of the 15 hottest years on record have happened this century.

Climate change poses risks to our national security, our economy, and our public health. The President has already taken steps to address climate change, but there's more that the United States and the international community can do.

And every single one of us has an important part to play.

If you're taking steps to protect our climate, share with us why this issue is important to you -- and join the conversation online using #ActOnClimate on your social media channels.