Capitol Lens | Spring roll – Roll Call

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Capitol Lens | Spring roll

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By Tom Williams

Posted April 6, 2026 at 5:38pm

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump conduct the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on Monday.

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