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After Weeks Out Of The Public Eye, Melania Trump Re-Emerges at White House Event

8:25pm June 04, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

First lady Melania Trump had been out of the public eye for weeks following treatment for what the White House described as a benign kidney condition.

First lady Melania Trump announces her "Be Best" children's initiative on May 7.

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First Lady Melania Trump Hospitalized After Treatment For Kidney Condition

8:31pm May 14, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

A spokeswoman for the first lady says she will be hospitalized all week after undergoing a surgical procedure to treat a kidney condition. President Trump tweeted that his wife "is in good spirits."

Melania Trump speaks with people during a visit to the Necker Hospital in Paris, on July 13, 2017.

In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy Goals

7:55am May 07, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

Melania Trump often stays on the sidelines. But Monday she's outlining her initiatives — at a moment when her husband is under intense scrutiny.

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Japan's first lady Akie Abe, left, and first lady Melania Trump, right, arrive for a news conference at Trump's private Mar-a-Lago club on April 18 in Palm Beach, Fla. Mrs. Trump is set to announce some new initiatives next week.

Melania Trump's Policy Priorities To Focus On The 'Many Issues' Facing Children

2:53pm May 03, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

First lady Melania Trump has kept a relatively low profile, but she'll take a traditional step next week when she unveils a suite of policy initiatives focused on children.

Brigitte Macron, first lady Melania Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and President Trump attend a state arrival ceremony at the White House on Tuesday.

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First State Dinner: A Chance For Melania Trump To Put Her Stamp On The White House

12:03pm April 24, 2018

State dinners are a chance for first ladies to express their tastes and make a statement. But historically these diplomatic dinners have had their share of mishaps.

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The Gridiron dinner, like Fight Club, has rules. Rule No. 1: "Singe, don't burn" with your roast-style jokes. Rule No. 2: No photographs, video or tweeting during the ceremony. There are a few more rules, but really, we're just trying to explain why the p

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At Gridiron Dinner, Trump Trades Jabs With His 'Opposition Party'

2:21pm March 04, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The ritzy event drew stars from across Washington's media firmament. But all eyes were on President Trump, who offered quips, burns — and even some news on North Korea. That is, if he wasn't joking.

More than a year after President Trump was sworn in, his inaugural committee said in tax filings that it raised nearly $107 million and spent almost all of the money.

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Trump's Inauguration: Record Spending Leaves Little For Charities

5:33pm February 15, 2018

by Peter Overby

The 2017 inaugural committee raised nearly $107 million, double what the first Obama inaugural committee brought in. — and managed to spend almost all of it.

The historic Jackson Magnolia, planted on the south grounds of the White House, was trimmed back on Wednesday. The tree is in poor health, needs artificial support and is in danger of falling.

Portions Of Ailing White House Magnolia Removed Over Safety Concerns

7:08pm December 28, 2017

The Jackson Magnolia, one of the oldest and storied trees on the White House lawn, just got a major trim. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with historian Jonathan Pliska about the tree's significance.

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The first lady, born Melanija Knavs, is from the town of Sevnica in central Slovenia. Before 2016, it was known for its underwear factory, salami festival and sport fishing. "Melania put us on the world map," says Mayor Srecko Ocvirk, who has helped lead

For Melania Trump's Slovenian Hometown, First Lady's Fame Is Good For Business

9:45pm June 05, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

The first lady's native country is hosting hometown tours and marketing wine, beauty creams and even salami in Mrs. Trump's honor. She's hired a Slovenian law firm to protect the use of her name.

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First lady Melania Trump arrives in West Palm Beach, Fla., last week. On Wednesday, she reached a deal to settle defamation claims over an article published in the Daily Mail tabloid about her time as a model.

Melania Trump And The 'Daily Mail' Settle Libel Lawsuits

3:58pm April 12, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The Mail will pay a reported $2.9 million, far less than the $150 million the first lady had sought. The lawsuits concerned an article that made false claims about her time as a model.