West Wing Week: 06/26/15 or, “This Is Healthcare In America”

This week, the President talked with podcast star Marc Maron in Los Angeles, spoke with Mayors at a conference in San Francisco, and hosted an LGBT reception back in the People's House. The First Lady wrapped up her trip to Europe. And the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision, ensuring millions of Americans will continue to receive tax credits to make their health insurance more affordable. That's June 19th to June 25th or, "This Is Healthcare In America."

Friday, June 19th

• The First Lady stopped by United States Army Garrison Vicenza's Family Day as part of her Joining Forces initiative. There was a barbeque, a dramatic reading of "Don't Play With Your Food" and a surprise baby shower for the military base's mothers-to-be.

Saturday, June 20th

• The President traveled to Los Angeles to be interviewed by comedian and host of the podcast “WTF,” Marc Maron.
• Later, the President spoke at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in San Francisco.

Monday, June 22nd

• The President hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House to celebrate the Muslim holiday of Ramadan.

Tuesday, June 23rd

• The White House convened a summit for citizens to come together to discuss why addressing climate change is imperative to protecting our nation’s public health.

Wednesday, June 24th

• The President delivered remarks on the completion of the Hostage Policy Review.
• The President held a U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue and Consultation.
• The President hosted an LGBT Pride Month reception, where he met Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the Supreme Court Case Obergefell v. Hodges and an American hero in the fight for LGBT equality.

Thursday

• The Supreme Court upheld a critical part of the Affordable Care Act -- protecting the tax credits that millions of Americans have benefited from since the law was enacted.