Three GIFs: The Resurgence of Our Auto Industry

At the start of the century, U.S. automakers were leading global competitors in the auto industry, producing and selling cars at impressive rates. But the Great Recession hit our auto companies hard -- sales plummeted, the industry was losing 40,000 jobs a month, and these giants of American manufacturing were teetering on the brink of collapse when President Obama took office in 2009.

But thanks to six years of grit and resilience -- and the President's decision to stand by American companies -- the American auto industry's resurgence is real.

See how America's auto companies have roared back to life -- in three GIFs.

President Obama's Statement on the Attack in France

Following today's tragic shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris, President Obama strongly condemned the attack, and offered the Administration's thoughts and prayers to both the victims of the attack and the people of France.

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Being Biden: A Senate Swearing-In

Yesterday, Vice President Biden presided over the ceremonial swearing-in of the 114th Congress -- a long-running tradition for the sitting Vice President. In a special video edition of Being Biden, the Vice President spoke about the importance of the ceremony.

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President Obama and President Peña Nieto of Mexico Meet at the White House

Yesterday, President Obama welcomed Mexican President Peña Nieto and his delegation to the White House. The two Presidents discussed a range of topics, including immigration, economic growth, security, and Cuba.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

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

12:00 PM: The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry; the Vice President also attends

1:20 PM: The President departs the White House

1:35 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Michigan

3:00 PM: The President arrives Michigan

3:45 PM: The President delivers remarks WATCH LIVE

4:55 PM: The President departs Michigan en route Arizona

8:55 PM: The President arrives Arizona