<p>US First Lady Melania Trump has launched a Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge, urging students across the country to “unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation”. The first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) competition is open to students from kindergarten to 12th grade and educators in the country.</p><p>“The Presidential AI Challenge will be the first step in preparing our next generation with a base understanding of this important new technology,” Melania said.</p><p>In a video released on Tuesday (Aug 26), Melania reflected her own experience with AI while creating her audiobook. “Are you ready for an AI challenge? Take part in this nationwide initiative to discover, develop and expand AI’s potential,” she said. “As someone who created an AI-powered audiobook and championed online safety through the Take It Down Act, I've seen firsthand the promise of this powerful technology. Now, I pass the torch of innovation to you.”</p><p>“Just as America once led the world into the skies, we are poised to lead again,” she continued. “This time, in the age of AI.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Are you ready for an AI challenge?<br>Visit <a href="https://t.co/PNPBv2KckS">https://t.co/PNPBv2KckS</a> <a href="https://t.co/GdRiH8tz2t">pic.twitter.com/GdRiH8tz2t</a></p>&mdash; First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/1960320005909737658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Students who sign up for the project will be guided by educators. They will work in teams to understand how AI technologies can be used to address challenges in their communities.</p><p>The project is aimed at bringing students and educators together “to solve real-world problems in their communities using AI-powered solutions with an opportunity to showcase their solutions at a national level.” According to the White House website, the initiative focuses on empowering the next generation “to explore and innovate within this rapidly evolving field.”</p><p>All students who take part in the competition will recieve a certificate, while the national winners will be awarded cash prizes, cloud credits and an invitation to showcase their work at the White House.</p><p>In May, Melania released an audiobook version of her memoir, titled after her first name, which was “entirely with artificial intelligence audio technology.” The book used an “AI-generated replica” of her voice.</p>

Students who sign up for the project will be guided by educators. They will work in teams to understand how AI technologies can be used to address challenges in their communities.

US First Lady Melania Trump has launched a Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge, urging students across the country to “unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation”. The first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) competition is open to students from kindergarten to 12th grade and educators in the country. “The Presidential AI Challenge will be the first step in preparing our next generation with a base understanding of this important new technology,” Melania said. In a video released on Tuesday (Aug 26), Melania reflected her own experience with AI while creating her audiobook. “Are you ready for an AI challenge? Take part in this nationwide initiative to discover, develop and expand AI’s potential,” she said. “As someone who created an AI-powered audiobook and championed online safety through the Take It Down Act, I've seen firsthand the promise of this powerful technology. Now, I pass the torch of innovation to you.” “Just as America once led the world into the skies, we are poised to lead again,” she continued. “This time, in the age of AI.”

<p>Students who sign up for the project will be guided by educators. They will work in teams to understand how AI technologies can be used to address challenges in their communities.</p>

‘Spirit of American innovation’: Melania Trump launches nationwide AI contest for students

<p>United States President-elect Donald Trump announced the launch of his new line of fragrances on his social media app, Truth Social, on Sunday, December 8, while sharing a picture of himself sitting next to First Lady Jill Biden with the caption, “A fragrance your enemies can't resist!”</p>

<p>The fragrance line “Fight, Fight, Fight,” includes both perfumes for women and cologne for men, catering to a wider market, and costs $199 each. According to the official website, Trump is also selling bundles of two or more fragrances with a 50 per cent off on the second item.</p>

<p>The image shared by Trump is from the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 7, where the two, along with several other heads of states and officials were present. The photo was taken while the political rivals were conversing, as an empty chair reserved for Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, sits between them.</p>

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<p>This marked Trump’s first public appearance in an international event after his victory in the US presidential elections 2024 that were held in November. On the other hand, it was Jill Biden’s last international trip as the first lady.</p>

<p>Over the years, Trump has introduced several products with his name. Recently, he announced the sale of watches worth up to $100,000 and “President Donald J. Trump First Edition” silver coins, which he was selling for $100 each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His new fragrances, he said, are “great Christmas gifts for the family.”</p>

<p>“I call them Fight, Fight, Fight, because they represent us WINNING,” he added in the post.</p>

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<p>While the website does not describe the scent of the fragrances, it says, “Our fragrances are curated to capture the essence of success and determination, with each scent symbolizing victory and strength.”</p>

<p>“GetTrumpFragrances.com is not political and has nothing to do with any political campaign,” it adds.</p>

<p>According to the website, the fragrances are not designed, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Trump or his organisation. CIC Ventures holds the trademarks for its design and name.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President-elect Donald Trump announced the launch of his new line of fragrances on his social media app, Truth Social, on Sunday, December 8, while sharing a picture of himself sitting next to First Lady Jill Biden with the caption, “A fragrance your enemies can't resist!

United States President-elect Donald Trump announced the launch of his new line of fragrances on his social media app, Truth Social, on Sunday, December 8, while sharing a picture of himself sitting next to First Lady Jill Biden with the caption, “A fragrance your enemies can't resist!” The fragrance line “Fight, Fight, Fight,” includes both perfumes for women and cologne for men, catering to a wider market, and costs $199 each. According to the official website, Trump is also selling bundles of two or more fragrances with a 50 per cent off on the second item. The image shared by Trump is from the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 7, where the two, along with several other heads of states and officials were present. The photo was taken while the political rivals were conversing, as an empty chair reserved for Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, sits between them. Also read | Trump announces Alina Habba to serve as counselor to president in second term This marked Trump’s first public appearance in an international event after his victory in the US presidential elections 2024 that were held in November. On the other hand, it was Jill Biden’s last international trip as the first lady. Over the years, Trump has introduced several products with his name. Recently, he announced the sale of watches worth up to $100,000 and “President Donald J. Trump First Edition” silver coins, which he was selling for $100 each. His new fragrances, he said, are “great Christmas gifts for the family.” “I call them Fight, Fight, Fight, because they represent us WINNING,” he added in the post. Also read | UnitedHealthcare CEO murder | Man questioned over gun similar to one used in Thompson's killing: Report While the website does not describe the scent of the fragrances, it says, “Our fragrances are curated to capture the essence of success and determination, with each scent symbolizing victory and strength.” “GetTrumpFragrances.com is not political and has nothing to do with any political campaign,” it adds. According to the website, the fragrances are not designed, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Trump or his organisation. CIC Ventures holds the trademarks for its design and name. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump announces new fragrance line 'Fight, Fight, Fight' by sharing photo with Jill Biden

US first lady Dr Jill Biden has arrived in Slovakia for the second leg of her 4-day tour of Eastern European nations. The first lady is slated to meet the US embassy staff during her visit and will also travel to Slovakian villages to meet Ukrainian refugees, humanitarian aid workers and locals

Russia-Ukraine war: Jill Biden arrives in Slovakia to meet Ukrainian refugees, humanitarian aid workers & locals

US first lady Jill Biden visited Ukraine to show support for the people of the country as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities. She also met Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine.

Ukraine under attack: US first lady Jill Biden travels to Ukraine under cloak of secrecy

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived at Windsor Castle to meet the Queen. The visit included a guard of honor and tea at the Emperor's Berkshire residence. It comes at the end of the G7 summit in Cornwall.

UK: US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden meet Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle

<p>Singer Kelly Clarkson, who is in the middle of a divorce from Brandon Blackstock, has received some advice from US First Lady Dr Jill Biden.&nbsp;<br />
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The former 'American Idol' contestant, 38, and Blackstock share two children together: River Rose, 6, and Remington Alexander, 4.&nbsp;<br />
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The two have accused each other of financial faults.&nbsp;<br />
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Biden was earlier married to a man called Bill Stevenson from 1970-1975 before marrying Joe Biden in 1977.<br />
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The US First lady appeared on the Wednesday episode of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' and opened up about her own divorce and offered words of encouragement to the singer. Clarkson has been vocal about the difficulties of divorce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This is what I would say to you if I were your mother. My mother always said, 'Things are going to look better tomorrow and if you can take one day at a time ... things will get better," Biden, 69, said.&nbsp;<br />
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"I look back on it now and I think, 'You know if I hadn't gotten divorced, I never would have met Joe.'"<br />
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Biden also stated that she "wouldn't have the beautiful family I have now" had she not split from her first husband.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Biden shares her 39-year-old daughter Ashley with the President, who had three children from a previous marriage.&nbsp;<br />
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President Biden lost his daughter Naomi and first wife Neilia in a car crash.&nbsp;<br />
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"I really think things happen for the best," Dr Biden added. "... Over time, you heal and you're going to be surprised and I can't wait until that day comes for you and you're going to call me up and you're going to say, 'Hey Jill, you were right.'"<br />
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In an earlier episode of the show, Clarkson had addressed her split, calling divorce "horrible."<br />
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Singer Kelly Clarkson, who is in the middle of a divorce from Brandon Blackstock, has received some advice from US First Lady Dr Jill Biden. The former 'American Idol' contestant, 38, and Blackstock share two children together: River Rose, 6, and Remington Alexander, 4.

Singer Kelly Clarkson, who is in the middle of a divorce from Brandon Blackstock, has received some advice from US First Lady Dr Jill Biden. The former 'American Idol' contestant, 38, and Blackstock share two children together: River Rose, 6, and Remington Alexander, 4. The two have accused each other of financial faults. Biden was earlier married to a man called Bill Stevenson from 1970-1975 before marrying Joe Biden in 1977. The US First lady appeared on the Wednesday episode of 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' and opened up about her own divorce and offered words of encouragement to the singer. Clarkson has been vocal about the difficulties of divorce. “This is what I would say to you if I were your mother. My mother always said, 'Things are going to look better tomorrow and if you can take one day at a time ... things will get better," Biden, 69, said. "I look back on it now and I think, 'You know if I hadn't gotten divorced, I never would have met Joe.'" Biden also stated that she "wouldn't have the beautiful family I have now" had she not split from her first husband. Dr Biden shares her 39-year-old daughter Ashley with the President, who had three children from a previous marriage. President Biden lost his daughter Naomi and first wife Neilia in a car crash. "I really think things happen for the best," Dr Biden added. "... Over time, you heal and you're going to be surprised and I can't wait until that day comes for you and you're going to call me up and you're going to say, 'Hey Jill, you were right.'" In an earlier episode of the show, Clarkson had addressed her split, calling divorce "horrible."

US first lady Jill Biden has this advice for Kelly Clarkson about divorcing Brandon Blackstock

<p><strong>Dr. Jill Biden, the US first lady</strong>, opted for a&nbsp;look that spoke of elegance and celebration as&nbsp;President Joe Biden takes office on this historic Inauguration Day.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;First Lady of the United States arrived at the inauguration in Washington D.C. on Wednesday wearing a custom ocean blue Markarian dress and coat ensemble.<br />
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<p>The tapered tea-length dress featured&nbsp;a chiffon bodice and a neckline hand-embellished with Swarovski pearls and crystals, according to a press release from the New York City-based label. Dr. Biden' matching coat was adorned with a dark blue velvet collar and the same Swarovski crystals. She paired the look with a silk face mask, also by Markarian, and Jimmy Choo heels.<br />
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<p>"The color blue was chosen for the pieces to signify trust, confidence, and stability," the release states. "The look was carefully crafted by a small team in the heart of New York City's Garment Center and hand-finished by O'Neill in her West Village studio."<br />
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<p>Markarian designer Alexandra O'Neill is "incredibly humbled to be a small part of such a historic moment," the statement concludes, as per People.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-what-symbolic-meaning-does-kamala-harris-and-dr-jill-bidens-designer-attires-at-covid-memorial-have-357906">On Tuesday night, for her first appearance in the capital city ahead of this week's inauguration events</a>, Dr. Biden made a statement in a purple dress and coat with a velvet tie from independent designer Jonathan Cohen's collection. She teamed the look, worn to the solemn ceremony memorializing COVID-19's victims, with purple gloves and a printed face mask.<br />
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<p>Cohen posted a photo of the First Lady wearing his design on Instagram, writing, "Waking up with immense pride and gratitude. Here's to a new day. 💜@drbiden in #jonathancohen last night at the COVID memorial."<br />
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<p>"It is a true honor to have @drbiden wear Jonathan Cohen as the first family arrives in Washington DC," the California native captioned another photo of Dr. Biden. "I am beyond humbled to play a small part in this future administration .💜"</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-desis-on-twitter-wonder-if-kamala-harris-will-wear-a-sari-on-inauguration-day-or-gown-inspired-by-the-indian-dress-357931">Putting an end to the speculations about her oath-taking wardrobe</a>, Kamala Harris arrived at the Capitol Hill wearing a purple formal dress and matching coat with a detailed neckpiece complete with a brooch pin.&nbsp;President-elect Joe Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff are both dressed in Ralph Lauren suits.<br />
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Dr. Jill Biden, the US first lady, opted for a look that spoke of elegance and celebration as President Joe Biden takes office on this historic Inauguration Day.

Dr. Jill Biden, the US first lady, opted for a look that spoke of elegance and celebration as President Joe Biden takes office on this historic Inauguration Day. The First Lady of the United States arrived at the inauguration in Washington D.C. on Wednesday wearing a custom ocean blue Markarian dress and coat ensemble. US Inauguration Day 2021 Joe Biden Live updates The tapered tea-length dress featured a chiffon bodice and a neckline hand-embellished with Swarovski pearls and crystals, according to a press release from the New York City-based label. Dr. Biden' matching coat was adorned with a dark blue velvet collar and the same Swarovski crystals. She paired the look with a silk face mask, also by Markarian, and Jimmy Choo heels. "The color blue was chosen for the pieces to signify trust, confidence, and stability," the release states. "The look was carefully crafted by a small team in the heart of New York City's Garment Center and hand-finished by O'Neill in her West Village studio." Markarian designer Alexandra O'Neill is "incredibly humbled to be a small part of such a historic moment," the statement concludes, as per People. On Tuesday night, for her first appearance in the capital city ahead of this week's inauguration events, Dr. Biden made a statement in a purple dress and coat with a velvet tie from independent designer Jonathan Cohen's collection. She teamed the look, worn to the solemn ceremony memorializing COVID-19's victims, with purple gloves and a printed face mask. Cohen posted a photo of the First Lady wearing his design on Instagram, writing, "Waking up with immense pride and gratitude. Here's to a new day. 💜@drbiden in #jonathancohen last night at the COVID memorial." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonathan Cohen (@jonathancohenstudio) × "It is a true honor to have @drbiden wear Jonathan Cohen as the first family arrives in Washington DC," the California native captioned another photo of Dr. Biden. "I am beyond humbled to play a small part in this future administration .💜" Putting an end to the speculations about her oath-taking wardrobe, Kamala Harris arrived at the Capitol Hill wearing a purple formal dress and matching coat with a detailed neckpiece complete with a brooch pin. President-elect Joe Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff are both dressed in Ralph Lauren suits.

US first lady, Jill Biden's inaugural look is all about 'trust' and 'stability', says the designer

US President Donald Trump's 14-year-old son Barron contracted coronavirus but has since tested negative, First Lady Melania Trump revealed.

Melania Trump: Son Barron had coronavirus and is now negative

There is no clarity on Trump's condition in the hospital. Some media reports have said that Donald Trump was given oxygen and on the other hand doctors said that Trump is doing well.

Confusion around Trump's health: Trump was given oxygen, Media reports

Leaders and prominent figures from around the world Friday sent their best wishes to US President Donald Trump and his family after he announced that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus.

Trump COVID19 positive: Leaders around the world send wishes to Trump

US President Donald Trump has been admitted to the Walter Reed hospital after getting with coronavirus yesterday. Watch report.

Trump checks in at Walter Reed hospital: Trump hospitalised after coronavirus diagnosis

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday night that he and first lady Melania Trump will begin their "quarantine process" while they await their COVID-19 test results, a day after top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus.

Trump's top aide tests COVID-19 positive | Melania and Trump awaits COVID test report

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he and First Lady Melania had tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump tweeted: "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!."

Breaking News: Donald Trump tests positive for COVID-19

The White House Doctor has said that President Donald Trump is "well" and will continue to perform his duties "without disruption" while quarantining along with the first lady, after both tested positive for the coronavirus.

White House Doctor: 'Both Trump and Melania well at this point'

Dr. Conley: Trump will carry duties without disruption, Trump-Melania COVID-19 positive

A controversial wooden statue of US First Lady Melania Trump has been unveiled near her home town of Sevnica, in the small Alpine country of Slovenia. Local sculptor, Ales Zupevc, working under the direction of American artist Brad Downey, built and carved the life-sized monument of Melania, but many raised their eyebrows when they saw the final look of the sculpture.

Melania Trump statue unveiled in Slovenia

<p>Twitter had a field day when it learned that the official Twitter handle of Melania Trump -- run by the Office of First Lady Melania Trump -- follows only five people including Former US President Barack Obama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first lady follows her husband Donald Trump&#39;s private Twitter account, his presidential account along with Vice President Mike Pence and his wife&#39;s Twitter account.</p>

<p>In a comic tweet, British novelist Matt Haig noted that &quot;It&rsquo;s a lovely bit of husband-trolling that Melania Trump only follows five people and one of them is Barack Obama,&rdquo; she tweeted last Friday.</p>

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<p>It is not clear when did the first lady start following Obama.</p>

<p>Melania Trump&#39;s @FLOTUS Twitter account has 240 tweets with a whopping 9.78 million followers.&nbsp;</p>

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It is not clear when did the first lady start following Obama

Twitter had a field day when it learned that the official Twitter handle of Melania Trump -- run by the Office of First Lady Melania Trump -- follows only five people including Former US President Barack Obama. The first lady follows her husband Donald Trump's private Twitter account, his presidential account along with Vice President Mike Pence and his wife's Twitter account. In a comic tweet, British novelist Matt Haig noted that "It’s a lovely bit of husband-trolling that Melania Trump only follows five people and one of them is Barack Obama,” she tweeted last Friday. It's a lovely bit of husband-trolling that Melania Trump only follows five people and one of them is Barack Obama. — Matt Haig (@matthaig1) February 2, 2018 × It is not clear when did the first lady start following Obama. Melania Trump's @FLOTUS Twitter account has 240 tweets with a whopping 9.78 million followers.

Melania Trump's first lady Twitter handle follows five people including former President Obama

<p>The unusually elaborate lifestyle of America&rsquo;s new first family is straining the US Secret Service and security officials, stirring financial and logistical concerns in several local communities, and costing far more than past presidents, with only a month into the Trump presidency.</p>

<p>On Monday, President Donald Trump returned to Washington from his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, where he spent his last three weekends for a working getaway.</p>

<p>These three trips to Mar-a-Lago have cost the federal treasury approximately $10 million, based on figures used in an October government report analysing White House travel, including money for coast guard units to patrol the exposed shoreline and other military, security and staffing expenses associated with moving the apparatus of the presidency, the Washington Post reported.</p>

<p>As a result, the bills have racked up outside the club. Palm Beach County Sheriff, Ric Bradshaw said Trump&rsquo;s 25 days in the county since the election have cost local taxpayers about $60,000 a day in overtime police payments.</p>

<p>According to The Hill, Trump&rsquo;s decision to spend three consecutive weekends at his &ldquo;southern White House&rdquo; stands in contrast to what he promised during the election campaign -- that he would rarely leave the White House because there would be a lot of work to be done.</p>

<p>The three Mar-a-Lago getaways, combined with his adult sons&rsquo; two international trips with their Secret Service protection to promote their father&rsquo;s business cost taxpayers about $11.3 million over the first month of Trump&rsquo;s presidency. President Obama, by contrast, spent an average of $12.1 million on travel each year, the Washington Post reported.</p>

<p>Trump&rsquo;s frequent travel opposes his criticism of Obama as a &ldquo;habitual vacationer&rdquo; enjoying taxpayer-funded golf getaways.</p>

<p>As the First Lady Melania Trump has decided to continue living in New York City, the New York police estimate the annual cost of guarding Trump Tower could be as high as $183 million.</p>

<p>The Defense Department and Secret Service is forced to rent space in Trump Tower at a taxpayer cost estimated to be $1.5 million annually to have constant access to the commander-in-chief.</p>

<p>Meanwhile on Sunday, Trump, who repeatedly criticised Obama for playing golf while president, enjoyed his sixth golf outing in Florida during his first month as president.</p>

<p>This month, Secret Service and US Embassy staffers paid nearly $100,000 in hotel room bills to support Eric Trump&rsquo;s trip to promote a Trump-brand condo tower in Uruguay, The Post reported.</p>

<p>Agents are now tasked with guarding multiple homes and protecting Trump&rsquo;s four adult children, including the globe-trotting sons running the family business and daughter Ivanka, whose family recently moved into a Northwest Washington neighbourhood, the Washington Post reported.</p>

<p>In advance of Trump&rsquo;s Super Bowl weekend trip to Mar-a-Lago, the Secret Service paid for a bevvy of security costs, including more than $12,000 for tents, portable toilets, light towers and golf carts, purchase orders show.</p>

<p>A report by Washington Post states that the overseas travel by Trump&rsquo;s adult sons is adding to the burden on taxpayers.</p>

<p>While Trump spent millions of taxpayer dollars on travel during his first month in office, his team put together a budget proposal that would cut cultural institutions and important services for poor people.</p>

<p>The proposal would eliminate &ldquo;longstanding conservative targets like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Legal Services Corporation, AmeriCorps and the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities,&rdquo; the New York Times reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Most of the programs cost under $500 million annually, a pittance for a government that is projected to spend about $4 trillion this year,&rdquo; it adds.&nbsp;</p>

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While Obama spent an average of $12.1 mn on travel each year, Trump's travels cost taxpayers $11.3 mn over the first month of his presidency

The unusually elaborate lifestyle of America’s new first family is straining the US Secret Service and security officials, stirring financial and logistical concerns in several local communities, and costing far more than past presidents, with only a month into the Trump presidency. On Monday, President Donald Trump returned to Washington from his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, where he spent his last three weekends for a working getaway. These three trips to Mar-a-Lago have cost the federal treasury approximately $10 million, based on figures used in an October government report analysing White House travel, including money for coast guard units to patrol the exposed shoreline and other military, security and staffing expenses associated with moving the apparatus of the presidency, the Washington Post reported. As a result, the bills have racked up outside the club. Palm Beach County Sheriff, Ric Bradshaw said Trump’s 25 days in the county since the election have cost local taxpayers about $60,000 a day in overtime police payments. According to The Hill, Trump’s decision to spend three consecutive weekends at his “southern White House” stands in contrast to what he promised during the election campaign -- that he would rarely leave the White House because there would be a lot of work to be done. The three Mar-a-Lago getaways, combined with his adult sons’ two international trips with their Secret Service protection to promote their father’s business cost taxpayers about $11.3 million over the first month of Trump’s presidency. President Obama, by contrast, spent an average of $12.1 million on travel each year, the Washington Post reported. Trump’s frequent travel opposes his criticism of Obama as a “habitual vacationer” enjoying taxpayer-funded golf getaways. As the First Lady Melania Trump has decided to continue living in New York City, the New York police estimate the annual cost of guarding Trump Tower could be as high as $183 million. The Defense Department and Secret Service is forced to rent space in Trump Tower at a taxpayer cost estimated to be $1.5 million annually to have constant access to the commander-in-chief. Meanwhile on Sunday, Trump, who repeatedly criticised Obama for playing golf while president, enjoyed his sixth golf outing in Florida during his first month as president. This month, Secret Service and US Embassy staffers paid nearly $100,000 in hotel room bills to support Eric Trump’s trip to promote a Trump-brand condo tower in Uruguay, The Post reported. Agents are now tasked with guarding multiple homes and protecting Trump’s four adult children, including the globe-trotting sons running the family business and daughter Ivanka, whose family recently moved into a Northwest Washington neighbourhood, the Washington Post reported. In advance of Trump’s Super Bowl weekend trip to Mar-a-Lago, the Secret Service paid for a bevvy of security costs, including more than $12,000 for tents, portable toilets, light towers and golf carts, purchase orders show. A report by Washington Post states that the overseas travel by Trump’s adult sons is adding to the burden on taxpayers. While Trump spent millions of taxpayer dollars on travel during his first month in office, his team put together a budget proposal that would cut cultural institutions and important services for poor people. The proposal would eliminate “longstanding conservative targets like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Legal Services Corporation, AmeriCorps and the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities,” the New York Times reported. “Most of the programs cost under $500 million annually, a pittance for a government that is projected to spend about $4 trillion this year,” it adds. (WION)

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<p>US First Lady Michelle Obama brought her star power onto the campaign trail on Thursday stumping for Hillary Clinton, as the Democratic White House hopeful seeks to conquer battleground states before Election Day.</p>

<p>Obama has emerged as a compelling force in the hard-fought campaign, delivering powerful arguments against Republican candidate Donald Trump and in support of Clinton&#39;s bid to become the first female US president.</p>

<p>Michelle and Hillary joined forces on the trail for the first time at a rally at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, where early voting is already under way.</p>

<p>&quot;First ladies, we rock!&quot; said Obama, one of the most popular Democrats in America. &quot;Here&#39;s where I want to get real. If Hillary doesn&#39;t win this election, that will be on us,&quot; the current first lady said, emphasising that voter turnout is vital.</p>

<p>The 52-year-old wife of President Barack Obama has energised the Democratic camp with a series of speeches taking Trump to task for his strident rhetoric and for what she brands his &quot;frightening&quot; attitude towards women.</p>

<p>She warned that Trump&#39;s strategy was &quot;to make this election so dirty and ugly that we don&#39;t want any part of it&quot; and opt to stay home.</p>

<p>North Carolina voted for Obama in 2008, then Republican nominee Mitt Romney in 2012, but the southeastern state is leaning back toward the Democratic side in 2016.</p>

<p>Clinton has basked in the results of new polls showing the former secretary of state with an impressive lead just 12 days from the November 8 vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But new revelations about how former president Bill Clinton took in millions of dollars from &quot;for profit&quot; activities as he led the Clinton family&#39;s non-profit foundation weighed on her campaign.</p>

<p><strong>&#39;Trump borrows Modi&#39;s winning slogan&#39;</strong></p>

<p>Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump insisted he holds a commanding position in the polls and will win the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an attempt to woo Indian American voters, Trump was seen dabbling in Hindi. The New York businessman is seen uttering &quot;Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkaar&quot;, adapting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s 2014 vote-winning catchphrase as his own, in a presidential campaign ad released Thursday. &quot;This time Trump government,&quot; translates the ad on the screen.</p>

<p>Trump may speak in a thick US accent, but the 30-second ad is the Republican nominee&#39;s latest attempt to win votes among Indian Americans ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights which falls on the weekend.</p>

<p>The video opens with the message &quot;Happy Diwali&quot; and borrows from footage of Trump speaking at a Hindu gathering in New Jersey this month, lighting an oil lamp and promising close US-Indian relations.</p>

<p>&quot;The Indian and Hindu community will have a true friend in the White House,&quot; he says in the ad. &quot;We love the Hindus, we love India,&quot; he adds, saying that he looks forward to working with Modi.</p>

<p>There are an estimated four million Indian Americans living in the United States according to 2015 census figures. They are among the most educated ethnic groups and generally well off, according to the Pew Research Center.</p>

<p>Only about half are Hindu and 65 percent are Democrat, or Democrat-leaning, the think tank found in a 2014 report.</p>

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Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama's joint North Carolina rally drew huge crowds as rival Trump appealed to Indian Americans in new ad campaign

US First Lady Michelle Obama brought her star power onto the campaign trail on Thursday stumping for Hillary Clinton, as the Democratic White House hopeful seeks to conquer battleground states before Election Day. Obama has emerged as a compelling force in the hard-fought campaign, delivering powerful arguments against Republican candidate Donald Trump and in support of Clinton's bid to become the first female US president. Michelle and Hillary joined forces on the trail for the first time at a rally at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, where early voting is already under way. "First ladies, we rock!" said Obama, one of the most popular Democrats in America. "Here's where I want to get real. If Hillary doesn't win this election, that will be on us," the current first lady said, emphasising that voter turnout is vital. The 52-year-old wife of President Barack Obama has energised the Democratic camp with a series of speeches taking Trump to task for his strident rhetoric and for what she brands his "frightening" attitude towards women. She warned that Trump's strategy was "to make this election so dirty and ugly that we don't want any part of it" and opt to stay home. North Carolina voted for Obama in 2008, then Republican nominee Mitt Romney in 2012, but the southeastern state is leaning back toward the Democratic side in 2016. Clinton has basked in the results of new polls showing the former secretary of state with an impressive lead just 12 days from the November 8 vote. But new revelations about how former president Bill Clinton took in millions of dollars from "for profit" activities as he led the Clinton family's non-profit foundation weighed on her campaign. 'Trump borrows Modi's winning slogan' Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump insisted he holds a commanding position in the polls and will win the White House. In an attempt to woo Indian American voters, Trump was seen dabbling in Hindi. The New York businessman is seen uttering "Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkaar", adapting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2014 vote-winning catchphrase as his own, in a presidential campaign ad released Thursday. "This time Trump government," translates the ad on the screen. Trump may speak in a thick US accent, but the 30-second ad is the Republican nominee's latest attempt to win votes among Indian Americans ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights which falls on the weekend. The video opens with the message "Happy Diwali" and borrows from footage of Trump speaking at a Hindu gathering in New Jersey this month, lighting an oil lamp and promising close US-Indian relations. "The Indian and Hindu community will have a true friend in the White House," he says in the ad. "We love the Hindus, we love India," he adds, saying that he looks forward to working with Modi. There are an estimated four million Indian Americans living in the United States according to 2015 census figures. They are among the most educated ethnic groups and generally well off, according to the Pew Research Center. Only about half are Hindu and 65 percent are Democrat, or Democrat-leaning, the think tank found in a 2014 report. (AFP)

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