Ahead of the "MELANIA" film’s global launch, first lady Melania Trump hosted a private screening at the White House for guests on Saturday.

Mrs. Trump's exclusive senior advisor and agent Marc Beckman, who structured the deal on behalf of the first lady with Amazon MGM Studios, told Fox News Digital on Monday the screening was for people connected to the film, as well as people connected to her career in different ways.

Beckman, also a producer of the film, shared that the assembled guests were "cultural iconoclasts."

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"They were people from all walks of life, people from design, people from sports," said Beckman. "We had royalty, people from business, like big tech CEOs, as well as finance and beyond. So it was really such an interesting group of people that were assembled — all reflective of her personality and her brand."

Beckman said the guests each had various moments in the film that were their favorites — reflecting their own passions. 

"For example, [those in] the creative industries tended to love the fashion components. [Those] who were more conservative minded, they loved those special moments when the president was behind the scenes."

He added, "We're releasing it in movie theaters to give a very rich stylized cinematic experience that has an incredible sonic component to it. And it's very unique in that way."

The 104-minute film shares the first lady's life leading up to President Donald Trump's inauguration as 47th president — from her home in Trump Tower in New York City to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, plus behind-the-scenes access at the White House.

Photos from the event show custom white popcorn boxes labeled "MELANIA," along with branded cookies. Guests were also gifted copies of her memoir.

President Trump, along with the couple's son Barron, sat with guests who included Jeff Bezos, Erika Kirk, Prince and Princes of Saudi Arabia, designer Peter Arnell, Mike Tyson, Tim Cook, Tony Robbins and many other big names, sources familiar confirmed. 

Among the guests was conservative influencer Link Lauren. "It’s not a documentary; it’s a film that takes you on a cinematic journey. I’ve heard from many women saying they have no date for the ‘MELANIA’ film," Lauren posted on X.

"It’s a celebration of our country and an American story," he added. "Due to media bias, so many lies have been told about our first lady. She’s the most talked about woman on Earth."

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He went on, "But there’s nothing more powerful than speaking your own truth. Go see the film, regardless of your politics or preconceived notions of who first lady Melania Trump is. You will not regret it."

The first lady shared a photo on X of the screening in the East Room, writing that she was "deeply humbled to have been surrounded by an inspiring room of friends, family and cultural iconoclasts at the White House last night."

She continued, "Each of these individuals each brought their unique vision to the world, making a lasting impression. Our personal stories endure time and serve as a reminder of our mutual obligation to one another."

The "MELANIA" premiere is set for Friday.

President Trump promoted the film in a post on X, writing: "'MELANIA, the Movie,' is a MUST-WATCH. Get your tickets today — selling out, FAST!"

The first lady previously told Fox News, "History is set in motion during the 20 days of my life prior to the U.S. presidential inauguration."

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"For the first time, global audiences are invited into theaters to witness this pivotal chapter unfold — a private, unfiltered look as I navigate family, business and philanthropy on my remarkable journey to becoming first lady of the United States of America," said Mrs. Trump.

She said the story "has never been told, and because the subject matter is historically consequential, it was imperative for me to produce a film of the highest cinematic standard, suitable exclusively in theaters worldwide."

"The 20 days of my life, preceding the U.S. presidential inauguration, constitute a rare and defining moment — one that warrants meticulous care, integrity and uncompromising craftsmanship," she said.

"I am proud to share this very specific moment of my life — 20 days of intense transition and planning — with moviegoers and fans across the globe."

Beckman said he hopes viewers take away a great deal. 

"The film is historic. They should be proud as Americans to see this march toward Washington again and everything that goes into it," he said. 

"I hope that people see how committed Melania Trump is to making sure the country is really positioned in the highest regard. … When it comes to being on the world stage, she pays attention to every single detail," he added.

Beckman said he anticipates the film will strike a chord among many young women — especially college students. 

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"They will really love the fact that here, the first lady of the United States — for the first time, as a very private person — is really showing what it's like to juggle her commitments as a family person, as a mother, as a wife, as a daughter, and toward her career," he said.

Aside from the film, he noted the first lady has built up many businesses, has written bestselling books and has worked on Christmas ornaments, jewelry and digital assets. 

"I think that's one of the most exciting things for me personally — seeing that young women all over the country could be inspired [by her] to move into their lives, have a great family life and establish a great career too."

Fox News Digital reached out to the Office of the First Lady and the White House for additional comment. 

President Donald Trump said Sunday that it was "too late" to halt construction of a new ballroom at the White House, despite a newly filed lawsuit challenging the project.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the ballroom as "a GIFT (ZERO taxpayer funding) to the United States of America," estimating its cost at $300 million and saying it was financed through private donations.

Trump said the lawsuit was brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, criticizing the group for filing it after construction was already underway.

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"Why didn’t these obstructionists and troublemakers bring their baseless lawsuit much earlier?" he wrote.

Trump added that the East Wing was "changed, built and rebuilt over the years" and that "it bore no resemblance or relationship to the original building."

On July 31, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the planned construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The sprawling ballroom will accommodate approximately 650 seated guests and will stay true to the classical design of the White House.

The White House does not have a formal ballroom, and the new ballroom will take the place of the current East Wing of the White House. 

Since his return to office, Trump has wasted no time in reshaping the look and feel of the White House and the National Mall.

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Trump has previously unveiled a new monument dubbed the "Arc de Trump," which is planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year.

He said the large arch, a near twin of Paris’s iconic Arc de Triomphe, will welcome visitors crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge from Arlington National Cemetery into the heart of the nation’s capital.

Trump's taste for opulence is unmistakable in the Oval Office, where golden accents now decorate the nation’s most iconic workspace, a reflection of his personal style.

Since then, Trump has added gold accents throughout the Oval Office to include decorative details along the ceiling and around the doorway trim. Even the cherubs inside the door frames were given a gilded makeover.

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Outside the Oval Office, the Trump administration unveiled the "Presidential Walk of Fame," a series of portraits of past presidents now displayed along the West Wing colonnade.

The portrait of former President Joe Biden features his signature, created with an autopen, a machine that holds a pen and reproduces a person’s handwriting through programmed movements. The Trump administration has also installed several large mirrors in gold frames along the walkway.

Trump also said he renovated the Lincoln bathroom in the White House because it did not reflect the style of President Abraham Lincoln's era. 

"I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House. It was renovated in the 1940s in an art-deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era," Trump wrote in an Oct. 31 Truth Social post.

Saturday's NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors was postponed in the aftermath of a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent.

"The decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community," the NBA said, adding that the game would instead be played on Sunday.

Earlier this month, the Timberwolves held a moment of silence prior to a game for Renee Good, the woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent. 

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Good, 37, was killed while operating a vehicle that agents ordered her to exit, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Good, according to Noem, refused and "attempted to run them over and ram them with her vehicle."

"Our thoughts are with her family and everyone affected, and our hearts are with our community as we hope for healing and unity during this challenging time," the arena's public-address announcer said at the time.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr called Good's killing "murder."

"It’s shameful, really, that in our country we can have law enforcement officers who commit murder and seemingly get away with it. It’s shameful that the government can come out and lie about what happened when there’s video and witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government is saying," Kerr said.

"So, very demoralizing, devastating to lose anyone’s life, especially in that manner. So it’s terrible, terribly sad for her family, and for her, and that city."

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The Timberwolves and Warriors both referred to the NBA's statement in emails to Fox News Digital.

Minneapolis officials have since identified the individual killed on Saturday as a 37-year-old White man who is a resident of Minneapolis and is believed to be a U.S. citizen. He was declared dead at the hospital.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News that the suspect was armed with a gun and two magazines.

"Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene," DHS said. "The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID — this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement."

DHS said that following the incident, approximately 200 agitators arrived at the scene and began to "obstruct and assault law enforcement," leading to the implementation of crowd-control measures.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz urged the agents to get out of his state following the shooting.

Fox News' Rachel Wolf, Paul Mauro, and Bill Melugin contributed to this report.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday shared a post when he defended the city's Reparations Task Force and took a sharp jab at Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

"Judicial Watch is suing the City of Chicago over its reparations task force, saying that it's discriminatory by race," a reporter told Johnson at the press conference. 

"When you said it wouldn't just benefit Blacks, especially foundational Black Americans, doesn't deviation from recently supported case law to institutions of higher learning, where Clarence Thomas laid out a legislative package, make the program unnecessarily vulnerable, status by race versus status by injured class?"

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"Yeah, I'm not aware of anything that Clarence Thomas has ever done that has benefited Black people," Johnson replied.

"I just told you," the reporter said.

"I mean, you read something, but there's no evidence that anything that the Justice has ever done on behalf of the interests of Black people, or even marginalized people in general," Johnson continued.

"It's in his concurrent opinion, but anyway," the reporter responded.

"But as far as any lawsuit against the City of Chicago as it relates to reparations, the whole point of reparations is to repair the harm that was done to Black folks," Johnson continued. "That's what it's designed to do. As you might know, [the] Department of Justice, under the leadership of Donald Trump, is also suing the city of Chicago because of our efforts to right the wrongs of the past, particularly as it relates to descendants of slaves."

"They can't have it both ways. They can't accuse the City of Chicago of focusing solely on Black folks while at the same time trying to make a claim that somehow we're doing the opposite of that," he added.

Thomas, who has served on the Supreme Court since 1991 and is the second Black justice to sit on the bench, sided with the 6-3 majority ruling shutting down affirmative action in 2023, saying the Court's decision "sees the universities’ admissions policies for what they are: rudderless, race-based preferences designed to ensure a particular racial mix in their entering classes."

Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, sued Johnson last year for his effort to challenge the Trump administration’s immigration law enforcement activities. 

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In regard to Judicial Watch's lawsuit over Chicago's Reparations Task Force, the organization did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The mayor's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's inquiry about the particular lawsuit either.

In 2024, Johnson signed an Executive Order establishing a Reparations Task Force that addresses "historical harms committed against Black Chicagoans and their ancestors through the form of reparations."

Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against Evanston, Illinois,' reparations program, due to its use of race as an eligibility requirement for the program. The program issues $25,000 direct cash payments to Black residents and descendants of Black residents who lived in Evanston between the years 1919 and 1969. Evanston was the first city in the nation to pass a reparations plan, pledging $10 million over a decade to Black residents.

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The Supreme Court's Public Information Office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment regarding Johnson's remarks about Thomas.

Independent journalist Nick Shirley says exposing government fraud has made him a target, and now he’s turning his focus to California.

Shirley gained national attention after releasing videos he says expose fraud in Minnesota. He testified before House lawmakers earlier this week during a hearing investigating the state's fraud scandals. 

Shirley said the work has been dangerous, but California is his next target.

"Fraud will be exposed in California. It'll be exposed all across the United States, because we're learning that there's so much fraud that's taking place," Shirley said Wednesday on "The Ingraham Angle."

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"Whether it be through daycares or these projects like that high-speed light rail that Newsom's been trying to build for years," he added.

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Critics have accused Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state of California of allowing fraud to prosper under a lack of oversight. 

First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli launched a task force in April to investigate corruption in the state, with a focus on programs for the homeless.

"California has spent $24 billion in the last five years on homelessness, and no one can account for where that money has really gone," Essayli said on "Fox & Friends" in early January.

Shirley warned that investigating government fraud has become increasingly dangerous, with the backlash extending beyond online harassment into real-world threats. He said he was forced to hire 24-hour security after his home address was doxxed, and his family members received calls from the public.

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"I was just exposing fraud, and then you see all this hatred come at you for doing a giant public service for America," Shirley said.

"The majority of Americans are super happy, I'd say 99%, but then you have that crazy 1% that just gets super upset because they're the fraudsters," he added.

Shirley’s reporting in Minnesota helped bring national scrutiny to the alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars, though Minnesota officials have disputed aspects of the fraud claims, saying previous inspections of childcare centers did not uncover widespread wrongdoing.

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushed back on what he argued are politically motivated allegations, writing in a post on X, "This is Trump’s long game. We’ve spent years cracking down on fraudsters. It’s a serious issue – but this has been his plan all along."

Gun control activist Cameron Kasky issued an apology, albeit a seemingly sarcastic one, Tuesday for falsely claiming live on CNN that President Donald Trump was part of a "human sex trafficking network," insisting he said it "by accident and didn’t mean it." 

Kasky appeared on "CNN NewsNight" Monday during a panel discussion about Trump’s reported interest in Greenland and whether it was tied to the Nobel Peace Prize. During a conversation about how Trump has been transparent about the Nobel Prize, Kasky made a false claim that nearly went unchecked.

"I would love it if he was more transparent about the human sex trafficking network that he was a part of, but you can’t win them all," Kasky said on CNN. 

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CNN host John Berman, filling in for Abby Phillip, didn’t immediately correct the record, prompting conservative panelist Scott Jennings to say, "You gonna let that sit? Are we going to claim here on CNN that the president is part of a global sex trafficking ring?" 

Berman responded, "We’re going to talk about the Epstein files. Scott, I will do the fact-checking as we go along here." 

Berman then asked Kasky, who survived the Parkland school shooting in 2018 and led the March for Our Lives movement, to repeat his claim about sex trafficking. 

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"That Donald Trump was provably very involved with it," Kasky said. 

"OK, we’ll get to that later. Donald Trump has never been charged with any crimes in relation to Jeffrey Epstein," Berman said. 

Kasky attempted to defend himself, saying "Let’s be serious," before Berman moved the conversation along. 

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The following day, Kasky took to X to "truly apologize," and insist he made the claim "by accident." 

"I would like to retract my comments from CNN last night and truly apologize. Donald Trump was obviously not involved with a giant international child sex trafficking ring where women and children were systematically raped by elites. I said that by accident and didn’t mean it," Kasky wrote. 

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A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

CNN did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

A group of local Minnesota law enforcement chiefs on Tuesday said some American citizens, including off-duty police officers, have been racially profiled by federal immigration authorities in recent weeks amid the Trump administration's illegal immigrant enforcement operations. 

"I am seeing and hearing about people in Hennepin County being stopped, questioned and harassed solely because of the color of their skin – solely being the operative word here," Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt said during a news conference. "Now that same discrimination is also spilling into the law enforcement community."

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal authorities have been in Minnesota for several weeks targeting criminal illegal immigrants, but have been met with resistance from local elected officials and agitators.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday said more than 10,000 criminal illegal immigrants in total have been arrested in and around Minneapolis. 

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"In the last 6 weeks, our brave DHS law enforcement have arrested 3,000 criminal illegal aliens including vicious murderers, rapists, child pedophiles and incredibly dangerous individuals. A HUGE victory for public safety," she wrote on X. 

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said immigration enforcement was necessary but said he's received complaints within the past two weeks that a small group of federal officers have stopped U.S. citizens and demanded they provide paperwork proving their citizenship. 

"As this went on over the past two weeks, we started hearing from our police officers the same complaints as they fell victim to this while off duty," he said. "Every one of these individuals is a person of color who has had this happen to them in Brooklyn Park."

He said one officer was stopped while driving and was boxed in by authorities. When she attempted to record the interaction, her phone was knocked out of her hand, the chief said. The federal officers also had their weapons drawn, he said. 

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The chiefs demanded that ICE officers carry out their duties lawfully and that their leaders do a better job of supervising authorities on the street. 

"They're aware that there are groups that seem to be, have less supervision, that they believe are involved in this," Bruley said. "But the vast majority of these groups are doing focused, legitimate immigration work that they're tasked to do. And that it's well within the bounds of being legal."

Bruley noted that he doesn't believe the actions of the small group of federal officers are directed from Washington, D.C., or the Trump administration.

"In fact… I don't think the leaders in Washington, D.C., fully understand what some of their groups are doing here on the street and how much damage that they're causing," he said. "And that's why we are here to kind of bring this to light."

"I've seen the best of what the federal government has," he added. "This is not it."

Imran Ali, an attorney who works with law enforcement, noted that local officers have been yelled at and confronted by the public as the federal government carries out their operations. 

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"What cannot happen is video after video of our local law enforcement officers being yelled at and threatened to by the public when they're simply there to work on behalf of the community," he said. "And I've heard from dozens and dozens of officers, and I've seen those videos. That can't happen. And that's what is increasing this temperature, the rhetoric and what we're seeing."

Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration as agitators and federal authorities have clashed, sometimes violently, in recent weeks. Protests and confrontations have intensified following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry said the chiefs are seeking a path forward where everyone's constitutional rights are respected while authorities conduct enforcement operations. 

"Can we find a way to make sure that we can do these things without scaring the hell out of our community members and freaking everyone out? People are afraid right now, and I get it," he said. 

"We watch the news, and we see very, very angry groups of people out protesting," he added. "But the people that we're dealing with as police chiefs, are the people that are scared to death, that are afraid to go outside, not because their status is in question, but because they're hearing, and they're seeing."

Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.