President Obama and Derek Jeter

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

11:15 am: The President signs H.R. 2576, the “Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act WATCH THE REMARKS

2:00 pm: The President meets with Secretary of State John Kerry

Today, the American Bar Association (ABA) completed its months-long evaluation of Chief Judge Merrick Garland’s professional qualifications and assessed him as unanimously “Well Qualified”-its highest possible rating.In the ABA’s evaluation of Chief Judge Garland, it conducted interviews with hundreds of individuals in the legal profession and community who know Judge Garland.

Judge Garland has now been waiting for a Senate hearing regarding his Supreme Court Nomination for 98 days.

As White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said: “There is no question that the Senate has abdicated its responsibility under the Untied States Constitution. Since 1975, the average period of time for nomination by a president to confirmation by the Senate for a Supreme Court nominee has been 67 days. We’re now approaching day 100. It’s long past time for Senate Republicans to do their job and consider Chief Judge Garland’s nomination.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATION

“When I talk to young kids and they ask me for advice, I say, ‘Find what you’re passionate about and then just work your tail off. And success will come out of you putting your all into that passion.’ Being interested and engaged in life is the single most important pathway to success.” -President Obama discussing the My Brother’s Keeper initiative with The Players’ Tribune publisher Derek Jeter. Learn more at mentor.gov

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100 Examples of Putting Science in Its Rightful Place

We released a list of 100 examples of the profound impact that the President’s leadership has had in building U.S. capacity in science, technology, and innovation and bringing that capacity to bear on national goals. Check out the complete list

Strengthening and Celebrating America’s Capacity for Innovation

Throughout this week, we’ll be taking stock of America’s innovative progress over the last seven-and-a-half years and announcing new steps we’re taking to build on those efforts — including supporting advanced manufacturing and making, laying the groundwork for smart and connected cities, and expanding inclusive entrepreneurship across the United States.

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