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President Joe Biden met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 on Friday.

The President had to ask the Prime Minister about the rules of the event.

“They just take pictures?” Biden asked Meloni. She nodded.

The White House noted in its readout of the meeting that the meeting helped “deepen the U.S.-Italy partnership on a range of vital security, economic and regional issues.”

President Biden praised Prime Minister Meloni for Italy’s steadfast support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war of aggression, including Italy’s critical security assistance.

President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the unanimous commitment of G7 leaders to provide $50 billion in additional financial support to Ukraine using the proceeds from immobilized Russian state assets.

They also agreed to continue pursuing all available options to impose further costs on Russia and those who support the Russian war machine. They also discussed their respective efforts to enhance mutual economic security and respond to economic coercion.

The two leaders discussed the importance of mutual trade and investment to enhance economic prosperity. President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni also emphasized the urgent need to secure a hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of a constructive approach to Hamas in that process.

From Emily Goodin, senior US political reporter in Buri, Italy

President Biden’s grandchildren will pay for their share of the trip to Italy for the G7.

Naomi Biden, her husband Peter Neal, Maisy Biden and Finnegan Biden all accompanied the president on his trip. They hitched a ride on Air Force One and stayed with him in the faux-medieval resort of Borgo Egnazia, where rooms can cost $1,000 a night.

“Historically, family members of presidents often accompanied them on their trips. Current practices are consistent with those of previous governments. They will cover any additional personal expenses,” a White House official told DailyMail.com.

Taxpayers pay for the president to travel and stay where security requires.

For those not covered by government coverage, the military typically charges the cost of a first-class ticket to travel on Air Force One. The grandchildren would pay for the flight costs and their rooms at the resort.

Peter Neal, Finnegan and Maisy attended President Biden’s press conference on Thursday evening.

Naomi Biden has remained behind closed doors amid speculation that she is pregnant.

Former President Trump and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin met Wednesday at Trump National Golf Club in Loudon County, Virginia.

It was the first time the two leaders have met and comes as speculation continues to swirl about who Trump will select as his running mate.

It was the first time the two leaders have met and comes as speculation continues to swirl about who Trump will select as his running mate.

Donald Trump’s four-hour interview with Logan Paul ended Thursday evening.

He spoke about his upcoming debate with President Joe Biden, the showdown between Logan’s brother Jake and Mike Tyson and other topics.

Trump was asked who he preferred in the upcoming fight between Mike Tyson and Logan’s brother Jake Paul.

“Mike was great, but Mike’s a little older now and you guys can fight!” Trump said.

He noted that he was a big fan of Tyson, 57, but that “the clock is still the clock.”

Trump also spoke about his son Barron’s enormous height.

‘He’s a big boy. 1.80 meters. I couldn’t get him to play basketball. I play football, he is a good athlete. …I say Barron. I don’t want to take a picture next to you.’

Trump presented Paul and his co-host with MAGA hats and a T-shirt with his mugshot.

“Elvis had one, Frank Sinatra had one, but we eclipsed them a long time ago,” he said. “I’m not sure if I love it or not, but it is what it is.”

Mailonline will provide live updates today from Italy, where Joe Biden is meeting world leaders at the G7 summit.

He is also expected to meet the Pope.

Donald Trump turns 78 today and is expected to celebrate in Florida amid growing speculation about his choice for vice president.