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President Trump let his wife Melania co-sign legislation Monday to outlaw artificial intelligence-generated porn with real people’s faces — moments after claiming that Russian president Vladimir Putin had gushed about the first lady during a high-stakes phone call about the Ukraine war. The Take It Down Act, which spurred the first lady to make a rare trip to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers earlier this year, criminalizes the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery — including “revenge porn” that features real images and artificial intelligence-generated photos and videos. After Trump, 78, signed the legislation, he passed the bill and a pen...

This Ash Wednesday, we join in prayer with the tens of millions of American Catholics and other Christians beginning the holy season of Lent—a time of spiritual anticipation of the passion, death, and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. During the Lenten season, Christians spend 40 days and 40 nights praying, fasting, and giving alms to deepen our faith and strengthen our belief in the Gospel. Today, followers of Christ wear crosses of ash on their foreheads—a sacred reminder of our mortality and our enduring need for Christ’s infinite mercy and redeeming love. As we solemnly contemplate Jesus...

A heartwarming clip of first lady Melania Trump speaking in her native language while comforting victims of the Los Angeles wildfires has gone viral, with social media users praising the sweet moment. The video, captured by RSBN news cameras and shared on social media by Melania fan account “FLOTUS Report,” shows the first lady shaking hands and having a solemn conversation with a small group of people in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood: (Vid available at link) “The lady told Melania ‘Ja sam ovde dosla pre 10 godina’ which means: ‘I came here 10 years ago,'” former Republican nominee for Maryland...

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The couple tied the knot in 2005 at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, then celebrated with a reception at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla. The nuptials were attended by 350 guests. Their New York-based wedding planner, Preston Bailey, recently told Women's Wear Daily that one of the most ironic guests was his 2016 Democratic presidential opponent Hillary Clinton. Her husband, Bill Clinton, was also in attendance. Bailey — who also orchestrated Ivanka Trump's 2009 wedding to Jared Kushner, as well as Eric...

Melania Trump has made a series of revelations in her latest memoir. “Stepping into a marriage with Donald, I found myself navigating the intricate dynamics of his big family,” she explained. “My approach to building relationships with Donald’s children has always been grounded in love and respect,” Melania said, adding that Donald's older children were already "more independent" and Tiffany Trump was in her "formative years" at the time. “I recognize their individuality, understanding that, as their stepmother, my role is not to replace their mothers but to nurture a supportive and amicable connection. This perspective has enabled me to...

RFK Jr. may be running for president — but it’s one of his potential rivals, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose wife is being touted as the new queen of Camelot. Casey DeSantis, the one-time Jacksonville TV anchor and breast cancer survivor who married DeSantis in 2009, invoked comparisons to Jackie Kennedy Onassis on the couple’s trip to Japan this week. “Casey DeSantis the “Queen of Camelot 2.0.” read one of numerous tweets about Florida’s 42-year-old first lady, who insiders say has upped her fashion game and political savvy since her husband first took office — and as he is widely...

TWO men posing as federal agents showered US Secret Service agents with gifts including a rent-free penthouse worth over $40,000 a year, high-end electronics, and various weapons, federal prosecutors say. Four Secret Service agents have been put on leave as the investigation continues, including one member of first lady Jill Biden's Secret Service detail.

Joebberish™ at it’s best: Is there really anyone willing to step forward with a straight face and say there's nothing wrong here?https://t.co/YwemWerdLS — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) July 22, 2021The best part is watching people defend Joey’s performance art as “just a stutter,” “hardly an impressive oratory, but it is not serious cognitive impairment either,” “I think the odd momentary show of forgetfulness of context is ordinary” (it is, in assisted living facilities). Although this was my personal favorite comments “He’s 10x sharper than Trump and on top of a ton more policy issues.” Joey, being on top of policiesDelusion is...

Reporters traveling with first lady Jill Biden got an April Fools’ Day surprise on their flight back from California to Washington on Thursday. During meal service, a flight attendant with a “Jasmine” nametag passed out Dove ice cream bars. She wore a black mask and a black pantsuit and had short black hair. A few minutes later, “Jasmine” reemerged without the wig — revealing herself to be Jill Biden, laughing and proclaiming, “April Fools!” The first lady’s aides told reporters that they were just as surprised to discover the true identity of “Jasmine.” But what wasn’t an April fools joke...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephanie Grisham, chief of staff and press secretary for first lady Melania Trump, has resigned following violent protests at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Grisham says in a statement Wednesday that it was an “honor” to serve the country in the White House and be part of he first lady’s “mission” to help children. Grisham was one of Trump’s longest serving aides, having joined the campaign in 2015. She served as the White House press secretary and never held a press briefing.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wished Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, expressing gratitude to God and courageous citizens. “The President and I want to wish every American a very Merry Christmas,” they said in a video released on Thursday. “At Christmas, we thank God for sending us his son to bring peace to our souls and joy to the world.” The first couple expressed appreciation to citizens for showing courage amid the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic, including teachers, students, law enforcement officers, military personnel, etc. “As you know, this Christmas is different...

First Lady Melania Trump, joined by members of the United States Marines, waves to children participating in a Toys for Tots Christmas event Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.

So great seeing and hearing from her. Hits all the right notes. Love the energy!

The First Lady of the United States of America (FLOTUS) Melania Trump contracted coronavirus five days ago and ever since, the world hasn't heard much from her about her health. However, her chief of staff Stephanie Grisham said on Wednesday that the first lady "continues to feel well".  "She continues to feel well," Stephanie Grisham, told USA TODAY on Wednesday.While her husband was criticised for venturing out of the hospital where he had been admitted for the coronavirus treatment, Melania has been isolating at home and has reportedly decided not to venture out while she has the virus.  On Tuesday,...

Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!

The news tonight of our God-blessed President and lovely First Lady testing positive for COVID (by their own admission!) is distressing. Let us draw strength, first, from these words of the warrior poet and King David: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Selah There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most...

Nice interview clip with the lovely Melania...

First Lady Melania Trump is pleased to announce a significant renewal of the White House Rose Garden this summer.The restoration of this historic garden is a much-anticipated project meant to improve one of the most iconic locations on the White House grounds. The final design plan is the result of a collaboration by two premier landscape architecture firms, Perry Guillot, Inc and Oehme, van Sweden & Associates/OvS.The plan will provide a renewal of the design first implemented by Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon during the Kennedy Administration, which has been the guiding blueprint for the Rose Garden since that installation...

Today, First Lady Melania Trump made an unannounced visit to Engine Company 9 fire station in Washington, D.C. to deliver a donation of boxed lunches prepared by the White House chefs, Be Best tote bags, reusable face masks and hand sanitizer. The First Lady met with firefighters and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel from Engine Company 9 and policemen and women from the neighboring DC Metropolitan Police Department Third District.Engine Company 9 in 4th Battalion, which includes Ward One, is an emergency response and life-saving fire station that works to promote health and safety in the Nation’s Capital. The DC Metropolitan...

Today, First Lady Melania Trump held a virtual roundtable to discuss the foster care system in the United States and the Administration’s ongoing efforts to support safe, stable and permanent families for children and youth. Those efforts include the June 24, 2020 Executive Order on Strengthening the Child Welfare System for America’s Children, which President Trump signed last week with the First Lady in attendance.The First Lady invited participants who are advocates for foster children and who have been impacted by the foster care system, including young adults who have spent time in foster care, foster parents, and representatives...