The President's Schedule Today

Vice President Joe Biden talks with Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, in the Rose Garden at the White House, May 1, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In the morning, the President will travel to Mexico City, Mexico. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Benito Juarez International Airport are open press.

At 1:00 PM, the Vice President will meet with law enforcement officials at the White House to discuss gun safety. This meeting is closed press.

While in Mexico City, the President will participate in a bilateral meeting with President Peña Nieto at the Palacio Nacional-Salon de Recepciones. There will be travel pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting.

Later, the President will meet and greet with United States Embassy personnel at the InterContinental Presidente Hotel in Mexico City, Mexico. This visit is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and President Peña Nieto will hold a press conference at the Palacio Nacional in the Treasury Room. This press conference will be open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will attend a working dinner with President Peña Nieto at Los Pinos. This dinner is closed press.

The President will remain overnight in Mexico City, Mexico.

Later, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

10:15 AM	The President makes a personnel announcement Rose Garden Open Press
1:00 PM	The Vice President meets with law enforcement officials at the White House to discuss gun safety The White House Closed Press
3:15 PM	The President arrives Mexico City, Mexico Local Event Time:  2:15 PM CDT Benito Juarez International Airport Open Press
4:05 PM	The President and President Peña Nieto of Mexico hold a bilateral meeting Local Event Time:  3:05 PM CDT Palacio Nacional-Salon de Recepciones Pool Spray at the Top
5:10 PM	The President and President Peña Nieto of Mexico hold a press conference Local Event Time:  4:10 PM CDT Palacio Nacional, Treasury Room Open to pre-credentialed media
6:35 PM	The President meets and greets with United States Embassy personnel Local Event Time:  5:35 PM CDT InterContinental Presidente Hotel Closed Press
8:15 PM	The President and President Peña Nieto of Mexico meet for a working dinner Local Event Time:  7:15 PM CDT Los Pinos, Mexico, Mexico City Closed Press