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Weekly Presidential Address

President Obama delivers the weekly presidential address.

Farewell Ceremony for Secretary Leon Panetta

President Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey host an event honoring outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

National Prayer Breakfast

President Obama attends the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States.

Secretary of the Interior Department Nomination

President Obama announces his nomination of Sally Jewell for secretary of the interior.

President Obama on Automatic Spending Cuts

President Obama urges Congress to pass short-term legislation to cut spending and increase tax revenue so that sequestration could be delayed for a few months.

President Obama Remarks on Gun Control

President Obama visits the Minneapolis Police Department's Special Operations center to talk about his gun control proposals with local law enforcement officials.

Weekly Presidential Address

President Obama delivers the weekly presidential address.

National Medal Recipients

President Obama honors the recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

White House Daily Briefing

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefs reporters and answers questions.

President Obama Speech on Immigration in Las Vegas

President Obama gives a speech at Del Sol High School in Southern Las Vegas on immigration.

President Obama Departure for Las Vegas

President Obama is seen leaving the White House for Las Vegas to give a speech on his proposal for immigration reform.

White House Daily Briefing

This portion of the daily White House briefing focuses on new proposals for immigration reform