Watch live: Melania Trump, Usha Vance headline first lady’s lunch

First lady Melania Trump will host the 113th annual First Lady’s Luncheon Thursday afternoon, where she is expected to speak on the Trump administration’s push for foster care reform.

Trump will also likely tout her “Fostering the Future” initiative, which is focused on securing educational opportunities and scholarships for children in foster care.

She will be joined by second lady Usha Vance and the wives of congressional lawmakers.

The event is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. EDT.

Watch the live video above.

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