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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are hosting a Women’s History Month event at the White House.
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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host a Women's History Month event Thursday afternoon at the White House, marking Trump's only public appearance that day. The event comes 12 days into the Iran war, though the White House has not released a guest list or itinerary for the gathering.
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