A day in the life of Obama’s White House – President on his busy agenda: ‘What exactly would you have me give up?’

MSNBC ‘ Barack Obama is waiting for his elevator. Upstairs is what remains of a normal life.

“Dinnertime is reserved, you know,” the president tells NBC News.

After dinner is when Obama gets to “goof off a little bit — play with Bo,” the new dog. Plus, “the girls have to go take their baths,” he says.

It’s a quick — and welcome — turnaround from world leader to husband and father.

Over the last 12 hours or so, Obama has done what modern presidents do. He has led meetings with some of the most knowledgeable people in the world to figure out how to address issues that could affect every living person: from the impending bankruptcy of General Motors to North Korea’s launch of another missile to the balance of power on the Supreme Court. [ READ MORE ]

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Anatomy of A Talking Point

Getting A Read on Obama’s Rahmbo

Out To Lunch With Obama

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Real World Entourage

Michelle Obama’s East Wing

At Home in The White House: Michelle Obama

White House Family Values

The First Family’s First Priority: Sasha amd Malia

Obama’s All American Optimism

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