The Latest on Iraq and Ferguson

Yesterday, President Obama delivered a statement on the latest developments in Iraq and in Ferguson, Missouri.

The President discussed how U.S. operations in Iraq have stopped the terrorist group ISIL from advancing on the city of Erbil, and helped Iraqi forces recapture Mosul Dam -- the country's largest dam, which had fallen under terrorist control. He also noted that the U.S. is building an international coalition to address the humanitarian crisis in northern Iraq.

President Obama then gave an update on the situation in Ferguson, noting that the Department of Justice has opened an independent federal civil rights investigation into the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Attorney General Eric Holder will travel to Ferguson tomorrow to meet with the FBI agents and DOJ personnel conducting the federal investigation.

Watch the President's full statement here:

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

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

2:15 PM: The President and Vice President meet with members of the President’s economic team and senior advisors

4:05 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base

4:20 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Martha’s Vineyard

5:30 PM: The President arrives Cape Cod, Massachusetts

5:50 PM: The President arrives Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts