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President Obama delivers his weekly address, talking about his plan to confront the growing threat of climate change.

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President Obama gives a speech on global climate change at Georgetown Univ., and calls for a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution. He also calls for the U.S. to prepare for the effects of climate change, such as increased severe weather.

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Vice President Biden urges Congress to increase the minimum wage at an event honoring the 75th anniversary of President Franklin Roosevelt signing the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney holds the daily briefing. He addresses a range of issues, including the latest news about the former NSA contractor who is accused of leaking information about the NSA surveillance program to the press.

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President Obama delivers his weekly address, urging Congress to pass immigration reform legislation.

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Pres. Obama officially announces his nomination of James Comey as the next director of the FBI. Mr. Comey served as Deputy Attorney General under Pres. George W. Bush. If confirmed, he will replace FBI Director Robert Mueller in September.

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President Obama is in Berlin to deliver a speech before the Brandenburg Gate. He will be introduced by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Mr. Obama spoke at the nearby Victory Column as a presidential candidate in 2008.

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Following the G8 meeting in Northern Ireland, Pres. Obama travels to Germany where he meets and holds a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They discuss the situation in Syria, the world economy and NSA intelligence surveillance.

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Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House on the administration's efforts to implement President Obama's executive orders on reducing gun violence.

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President Obama and European Union leaders speak to reporters in Irleand about the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership known as TTIP.

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