Talking Immigration in Nashville

Yesterday, President Obama traveled to Nashville to talk with Tennesseans about recent steps that he's taken to fix our broken immigration system. The President highlighted how immigrants are woven into the very fabric of who we are:

"They" are "us." They work as teachers in our schools, doctors in our hospitals, police officers in our neighborhoods. They start small businesses at a faster rate than many native-born Americans. They create jobs making this city more prosperous, and a more innovative place.

Learn more about the President's actions on immigration -- and watch his remarks.

Excerpts from President Obama's BET Interview on Race Relations, and the Progress We Still Have to Make

In light of the unrest across the country following the recent police-involved deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, and others, President Obama sat down with BET's Jeff Johnson to share his thoughts about race relations in America, and our next steps forward as a country.

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When the Rubber Hits the Road: Teaming Up with NASCAR to Act on Climate

NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney joined Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and Counselor to the President John Podesta at the White House yesterday to talk about proper tire maintenance -- and brought along his #22 Mustang and the #18 "M&Ms" car.

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You're Invited to Deck the Halls at the 2014 White House Holiday Social

Next Monday, December 15, we're inviting Tweeters, Instagrammers, Viners, and Facebook fans from across the country to take part in our 2014 holiday festivities and learn about the White House holiday preparations at the 2014 White House Holiday Social.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

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

10:45 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

11:50 AM: The President delivers remarks at the White House Summit on Early Education; the Vice President also delivers remarks

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

1:45 PM: The President and the First Lady deliver toys and gifts donated by Executive Office of The President staff to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Campaign

8:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Vital Voices "Voices of Solidarity" Award Ceremony