Today at 2 p.m. ET: Join a Twitter Q&A on the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

From last week's meeting of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, to this week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, there's been a lot going on here in Washington focused on strengthening our economic and diplomatic ties with Africa. So as the summit comes to a close, we're giving you an opportunity to chat with us about what this means for the future of Africa and the United States. Today, at 2 p.m. ET, join Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes and the ONE Campaign for a Twitter Q&A. Ask your questions now and follow the Twitter Q&A live right here. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the "Investing in Africa’s Future" session during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET) 11:20 AM: The President delivers remarks and signs H.R. 3230, the Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 12:15 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest WATCH LIVE 4:00 PM: The President meets with senior advisors

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