DAILY SNAPSHOT
Thursday, April 23, 2015

A Statement by the President:

President Obama addressed the American people this morning regarding a U.S. counterterrorism operation that occurred in January.

In his statement, the President expressed our grief and condolences to the families of two hostages -- Dr. Warren Weinstein, an American, and Giovanni Lo Porto, an Italian -- who were tragically killed in a January counterterrorism operation. The President directed that the information being shared today be declassified, and asked the American people to keep Dr. Weinstein's and Mr. Lo Porto's families in their thoughts and prayers.

Watch the President's statement here.

Recap: Earth Day 2015

Yesterday, the President traveled to the Everglades in southern Florida to celebrate Earth Day. While enjoying the natural beauty of the 1.5-million-acre wetland ecosystem, the President also highlighted how climate change is affecting the region. Take a look at our highlights from the day.

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Here's What You Said You're Fighting For:

On Monday, we asked you to join us in taking a stand. We called on you to help make the impact of climate change clear for your friends, family, and followers on social media by sharing a photo of your favorite outdoors spot that you'd fight to protect. And we were overwhelmed by your responses. See a few of the places that people said they're fighting for.

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You're Invited: A White House Social for the Japan Arrival Ceremony

Next week, President Obama and Vice President Biden will welcome Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the United States -- and we want our social media followers to join in. If selected to attend, you will get to join us at the arrival ceremony on the South Lawn and then head inside for meetings with Administration officials who have an interest in diplomacy. The deadline to apply is tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET, so don't wait!

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President delivers a statement

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

2:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks about the importance of preventing sexual assault on college campuses

2:15 PM: The President honors the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots

4:55 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Organizing for Action Summit WATCH LIVE

5:20 PM: The President delivers remarks and answers questions at an Organizing for Action dinner

7:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the 67th-annual Israeli Independence Day Celebration