President Obama Makes a Statement on Iraq

After meeting with his national security team, President Obama entered the White House Press Briefing Room this afternoon to give an update on the situation in Iraq.

The President outlined a number of steps that his Administration has made in response to ongoing developments -- and closed by announcing that Secretary of State John Kerry will depart this weekend for meetings in the Middle East and Europe, leading a diplomatic effort to support stability in the region.

Watch the President give an update on the situation in Iraq.

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:15 AM: The President joins a President’s Expo Council Meeting

11:00 AM: The President meets with members of his national security team

12:00 PM: The Vice President arrives at the Presidential Palace

12:15 PM: The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Dominican President Danilo Medina

1:00 PM: The Vice President and President Medina make statements to the press

1:15 PM: The President delivers a statement on the situation in Iraq

2:15 PM: The President awards Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor; the First Lady also attends

2:45 PM: The Vice President visits the Maritima Solar facility and deliver remarks