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Melania Trump donates second inaugural gown to Smithsonian

First Lady Melania Trump entered her 2025 inaugural gown into the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s First Ladies Collection on Friday, offering praise for the designer Hervé Pierre and the team behind the construction of the dress. According to the Smithsonian, Trump is the first non-consecutive First Lady to donate an inaugural gown for a second time, and only the second First Lady in history to have two inaugural ball gowns represented in the collection.

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Melania Trump donates second inaugural gown to Smithsonian

First Lady Melania Trump entered her 2025 inaugural gown into the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s First Ladies Collection on Friday, offering praise for the designer Hervé Pierre and the team behind the construction of the dress. According to the Smithsonian, Trump is the first non-consecutive First Lady to donate an inaugural gown for a second time, and only the second First Lady in history to have two inaugural ball gowns represented in the collection.

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In the room when Chief Justice Roberts read Trump's tariffs decision

The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, a striking loss for the White House on an issue that has been central to the president’s foreign policy and economic agenda. CNN’s chief Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic explains how Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, explained the decision in court.

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Trump has always loved tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs, ruling that it was unlawful for the president to unilaterally impose them the way he did. CNN's Dana Bash explains why, for Trump, this is personal.

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Trump directs agencies to release files related to alien life

President Donald Trump says he will direct government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs after former President Obama discussed aliens on a recent podcast.

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Trump attacks justices who ruled against his tariffs

President Donald Trump sharply criticized the Supreme Court justices who ruled that his sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal.

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How is Iran preparing for US strikes?

As the US military forces buildup in the Middle East, satellite images reveal how Iran has taken steps to repair and fortify nuclear and missile sites. CNN’s Isobel Yeung reports.

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Homan pressed on if Bovino should be investigated

CNN's Sara Sidner presses White House border czar Tom Homan on whether Border Patrol official Greg Bovino should be investigated after a federal judge said Bovino "admitted that he lied" in a deposition.

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