7,041,000

The numbers are in: more than seven million Americans -- 7,041,000 to be exact -- have signed up for private health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act. And that number will only grow as state-run health care exchanges report their numbers for the final day of open enrollment.

Share the big news: the Affordable Care Act is working and millions of Americans are getting covered.

Watch President Obama's remarks on the Affordable Care Act at 4:15 PM ET at WH.gov/live.

Announcing the President's Council on Beards

Today, April 1, President Obama announced the creation of the President's Council on Beards, a committee of volunteer citizens and officials dedicated to honoring our nation's history, and promoting men's health and wellness. The President has pulled together an experienced, enthusiastic, and hairy team of council members to advise him on issues related to beard growth, health, and styles.

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In Case You Missed It: Vice President Biden Talks About the Need for Immigration Reform

Last week, Vice President Biden spoke passionately about the need for immigration reform to 350 Hispanic businessmen, entrepreneurs, and community leaders at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Summit.

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West Wing Week 03/28/14 or, "The 2014 European Edition"

The President had a whirlwind week working in Europe, where he attended the third, biennial Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague, traveled to Brussels for an EU-US Summit, and then on to Italy, where he met with His Holiness Pope Francis.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:30 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:35 AM: The President honors the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox

12:15 PM: The President meets with Leader Pelosi for lunch 

1:15 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

3:15 PM: The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Commerce Pritzker

4:15 PM: The President delivers a statement on the Affordable Care Act WATCH LIVE