DAILY SNAPSHOT
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

2:15 PM: The President is interviewed by local news anchors participating in "Live from the White House"

5:15 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew

See the President and Vice President's full schedule here.

President Obama Awards Two Medals of Honor:

Command Sergeant Major Louis Wilson accepts the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama awarded posthumously to Army Private Henry Johnson for conspicuous gallantry during World War I, at a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, June 2, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Yesterday, in a ceremony at the White House, President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to Army Sergeant William Shemin and Army Private Henry Johnson for conspicuous gallantry during World War I.

Take a look at five photos from yesterday's ceremony -- and then read more about Sgt. Shemin and Pvt. Johnson's heroic actions.

Remembering Beau Biden

On Saturday, May 30, the country lost a good man and a great example of how to spend each day you're given to better the lives of others. Read a few words of wisdom that Beau Biden shared during his 46 years of life -- they reveal much about the most beloved man we mourn, and the incredible legacy he leaves behind.

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The White House Hosts a Forum on Combating Antibiotic Resistance

Yesterday, the White House hosted a forum on combating drug-resistant bacteria and enhancing good antibiotic stewardship. The White House announced a Presidential Memorandum directing the federal government to buy meat from sources that follow responsible antibiotic use, and that here at the White House, the Presidential Food Service will only serve meats and poultry that have been raised in accordance with the same responsible-use policies.

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President Obama Hosts a Question-and-Answer Session with Young Southeast Asian Leaders

On Monday, as part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, President Obama hosted a meeting with 75 emerging leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the White House.

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"We are a nation -- a people -- who remember our heroes. We take seriously our responsibility to only send them when war is necessary. We strive to care for them and their families when they come home. We never forget their sacrifice. And we believe that it's never too late to say thank you."

Tell Us: Why Do You #ActOnClimate?

The effects of climate change can no longer be denied or ignored -- 2014 was the planet's warmest year recorded, and 14 of the 15 hottest years on record have happened this century.

Climate change poses risks to our national security, our economy, and our public health. The President has already taken steps to address climate change, but there's more that the United States and the international community can do.

And every single one of us has an important part to play.

If you're taking steps to protect our climate, share with us why this issue is important to you -- and join the conversation online using #ActOnClimate on your social media channels.