DOJ Continues Ghislaine Maxwell Interview; Trump and Fed Chair Powell Clash Over Spending

Ghislaine Maxwell Interview Continues

• 🤝 Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch is continuing his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein.
• 🗣️ Maxwell's attorney stated that she answered every question posed by Blanch without invoking privilege.
• ❓ The DOJ's stated goal is to gather information about anyone who may have committed crimes against victims, with additional information to be shared at an appropriate time.
• ⚖️ A former federal prosecutor described the interview as unusual, noting that cooperating codefendants' testimony is typically considered unreliable without further corroboration.

Trump and Fed Chair Powell's Public Disagreement

• 🏛️ President Trump met with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, during which they publicly bickered over the Fed's spending on renovations.
• 💰 Trump questioned the rising renovation costs, pointing out an increase from $2.7 billion to $3.1 billion, which he attributed to the inclusion of a third building.
• ✅ Despite the public disagreement, Trump described the meeting as "good" and not tense, and reiterated that he does not believe firing Powell is necessary.
• 📈 Following the meeting, Trump posted on social media about the "substantial" cost overruns but also noted that the country is doing well and can afford such expenses, seemingly attempting to deescalate the situation.