March 1, 2011 / 7:25 AM

Closed-door meetings on tap for Obama

United States President Barack Obama shakes hands with United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Monday, February 28, 2011. The leaders were to discuss the Libyan situation. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool

1 of 2 | United States President Barack Obama shakes hands with United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Monday, February 28, 2011. The leaders were to discuss the Libyan situation. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool | License Photo

WASHINGTON, March 1 (UPI) -- The daily schedule for U.S. President Barack Obama lists closed-door meetings Tuesday at the White House.

In the morning, Obama will receive the daily briefing and meet with senior advisers.

Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will meet with Defense Secretary Robert Gates in the afternoon.

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