Obama Watch: Week of Dec. 13

Former President Clinton steps in, the Lakers at the White House, Tribal Nations Conference and much more!

Presidential Tag Teaming - On Friday, while answering questions from reporters in the White House Briefing Room, President Obama abruptly handed the podium over to former President Bill Clinton, who was visiting the White House to endorse his tax cut deal with Republicans. “First of all, I feel awkward being here, and now you're going to leave me all by myself?” Clinton said in jest. After Obama left (to attend a holiday party), Clinton answered questions for about 30 minutes.

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Presidential Tag Teaming - On Friday, while answering questions from reporters in the White House Briefing Room, President Obama abruptly handed the podium over to former President Bill Clinton, who was visiting the White House to endorse his tax cut deal with Republicans. “First of all, I feel awkward being here, and now you're going to leave me all by myself?” Clinton said in jest. After Obama left (to attend a holiday party), Clinton answered questions for about 30 minutes.

Christmas in Washington - The First Family attended a taped television special, “Christmas in Washington,” on Sunday, which is set to air Dec. 17 on TNT. Ellen DeGeneres served as the event’s host and singers such as Mariah Carey performed and President Obama delivered a short Christmas speech. The event helps to raise money for the Children’s National Medical Center.

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Christmas in Washington - The First Family attended a taped television special, “Christmas in Washington,” on Sunday, which is set to air Dec. 17 on TNT. Ellen DeGeneres served as the event’s host and singers such as Mariah Carey performed and President Obama delivered a short Christmas speech. The event helps to raise money for the Children’s National Medical Center.

Pregnant Performance - Mariah's performance was all the more joyful thanks to her baby bump.

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Pregnant Performance - Mariah's performance was all the more joyful thanks to her baby bump.

Child Nutrition - On Monday morning, the president and first lady delivered remarks before the president signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 at a local elementary school. The law will ensure that healthier options are included in school meals.

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Child Nutrition - On Monday morning, the president and first lady delivered remarks before the president signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 at a local elementary school. The law will ensure that healthier options are included in school meals.

First Lady Visits D.C. Hospital - On Monday afternoon, first lady Michelle Obama visited the Children’s National Medical Center in D.C., meeting with patients and thanking the staff for their hard work. She also took time out to read a book to young patients.

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First Lady Visits D.C. Hospital - On Monday afternoon, first lady Michelle Obama visited the Children’s National Medical Center in D.C., meeting with patients and thanking the staff for their hard work. She also took time out to read a book to young patients.

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L.A. Comes to D.C. - That same afternoon, the president welcomed the Los Angeles Lakers to the White House to congratulate them on their championship season. The players and coaches also teamed up with Obama to take part in a service project with children at a D.C. Boys and Girls Club. The president greeted the kids and applauded their success in sports and the classroom.

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L.A. Comes to D.C. - That same afternoon, the president welcomed the Los Angeles Lakers to the White House to congratulate them on their championship season. The players and coaches also teamed up with Obama to take part in a service project with children at a D.C. Boys and Girls Club. The president greeted the kids and applauded their success in sports and the classroom.

A Full Schedule - Cramming as much into the day as possible, the president then met with U.N. Ambassadors in the White House Cabinet Room, Secretary Gates in the Oval Office and spoke at a holiday reception for international diplomats at the State Department. Here, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton introduces him.

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A Full Schedule - Cramming as much into the day as possible, the president then met with U.N. Ambassadors in the White House Cabinet Room, Secretary Gates in the Oval Office and spoke at a holiday reception for international diplomats at the State Department. Here, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton introduces him.

Friday - President Obama will attend meetings at the White House today.

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Meetings - The president attended White House meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tribal Nations Conference - The president hosted leaders from 565 tribes at the White House Tribal Nations Conference on Thursday, providing an opportunity for the leaders to speak and interact with Obama and many members of his administration. It also served as an attempt to strengthen the government’s relationship with the Native American community. Portions of the conference will be streamed live on http://www.whitehouse.gov/live.

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Tribal Nations Conference - The president hosted leaders from 565 tribes at the White House Tribal Nations Conference on Thursday, providing an opportunity for the leaders to speak and interact with Obama and many members of his administration. It also served as an attempt to strengthen the government’s relationship with the Native American community. Portions of the conference will be streamed live on http://www.whitehouse.gov/live.

Hawaii Bound - On Saturday, the First Family traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii where they spent the holidays. President Obama returns to D.C. on Jan. 1.

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Hawaii Bound - On Saturday, the First Family traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii where they spent the holidays. President Obama returns to D.C. on Jan. 1.