Maxwell meeting with top DOJ official sparks release push
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Ghislaine Maxwell in Tallahassee Florida as part of a DOJ bid for transparency amid backlash over Epstein records. Maxwell, imprisoned for aiding Epstein’s abuse, answered all questions without invoking privilege. House Oversight subpoena seeks her August testimony. Maxwell remains in a low security prison serving a 20 year term.
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Trump and Powell clash over Fed building costs
President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confronted each other at the Fed’s doorstep over renovation costs. Trump pegged the project at 3.1 billion while Powell noted the figure included the Martin building completed years ago. The scene underscored political pressure on policy rates as the Fed plans to hold or possibly cut rates later.
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France to recognize Palestine as a state
President Emmanuel Macron announced France will recognize Palestine as a state a move aimed at pressuring Israel amid Gaza hunger and war. He said the formal recognition will be formalized at the United Nations General Assembly in September. Netanyahu condemned the decision calling it support for terror and a destabilizing proxy. the Palestinian Authority welcomed Macron’s stance and thanked France for backing Palestinian self-determination.
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U S halts Gaza ceasefire talks amid bid to show good faith
The United States pulls its negotiating team from Qatar after Hamas rejects the latest proposal, citing a lack of good faith. White House envoy Witkoff says alternatives to free hostages will be explored while Hamas says it remains committed to easing civilian suffering and pursuing a permanent ceasefire. Netanyahu recalls his team as talks stall over ceasefire terms.
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