The President’s Day

President Barack Obama greets members of the 1983 NCAA championship North Carolina State men’s basketball team. He honored the Wolfpack’s historic win at the White House 33 years after their national victory. The team was previously unable to visit the White House to be recognized for their championship

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"All of us remember that game." 33 years later, @POTUS honors the 1983 @NCState basketball champs. amp.twimg.com/v/b976e8f5-9a3…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 09, 2016

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Bravo, Attorney General Loretta Lynch!

MORE: "This is not a time to act out of fear," AG Loretta Lynch says of N.C. lawsuit cbsn.ws/1s8oav4 snpy.tv/1rMpH9g

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CBS News (@CBSNews) May 09, 2016

JUST IN: DOJ files federal lawsuit against North Carolina, saying part of the controversial HB2 law violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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ABC News (@ABC) May 09, 2016

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BREAKING: US Justice Department sues North Carolina over law restricting use of public restrooms by transgender people.

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The Associated Press (@AP) May 09, 2016

US Justice Department sues North Carolina over law restricting use of public restrooms by transgender people. apne.ws/278zCq7

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The Associated Press (@AP) May 09, 2016

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“What this law does is puts further indignity on a population that has already suffered far more than its fair share” @LorettaLynch on #HB2

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Mic (@micnews) May 09, 2016

.@LorettaLynch says “no matter how isolated, frayed, & alone you feel today” the @TheJusticeDept stands with the transgender community

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Mic (@micnews) May 09, 2016

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"I think the people who feel bullied are probably the transgender individuals in the state of North Carolina” @LorettaLynch 👏 👏 👏

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Mic (@micnews) May 09, 2016

Basically @LorettaLynch through that entire statement on #HB2 https://t.co/MpOBcLh2IO

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Mic (@micnews) May 09, 2016

The Week Ahead

On This Day: President Barack Obama warms up before playing a basketball game at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 9, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Monday

The President will attend meetings at the White House.

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Tuesday

Welcomes the NCAA Champion UConn Huskies women’s basketball team to honor the team and their 2016 NCAA Championship.

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Wednesday and Thursday

Attends meetings at the White House.

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Friday

Hosts the President of Finland and the Prime Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland at the White House for a U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will host the Nordic leaders for a State Dinner.

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Sunday

The President will travel to Rutgers University’s New Brunswick campus to address 2016 graduates at Rutgers University’s 250th Anniversary commencement ceremony.

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On This Day: President Barack Obama stops to talk with families after playing basketball at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 9, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)

Early Bird Chat

On This Day: President Barack Obama dances with First Lady Michelle Obama in the Blue Room of the White House prior to an “In Performance at the White House” series concert honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, May 9, 2012 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today

The President has no public events scheduled for today