Lawmakers and the public are still seeking answers regarding the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with recent developments including testimony before Congress from members of the Trump administration and Epstein's co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, according to NPR News. Meanwhile, in other political news, President Donald Trump faced another setback in his efforts, as reported by Vox. Additionally, actor Callum Turner was asked about James Bond rumors at the Berlin Film Festival, as detailed by Variety.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and other Republican members of the committee spoke to reporters following a closed-door, remote deposition from Ghislaine Maxwell on Capitol Hill, as reported by NPR News. The committee is seeking answers on the Justice Department's redactions.
President Trump's efforts to exert authority have faced challenges. Vox reported that Trump has yet to fully realize his authoritarian goals, despite attempts.
In the entertainment world, Variety reported that Callum Turner was immediately asked about rumors of him being the next James Bond at the Berlin Film Festival. The actor, whose name has been circulating as a potential candidate for Denis Villeneuve's first Bond movie, declined to comment.
Elsewhere, the story of ICE activity continues to unfold. Time reported on an incident where ICE agents were targeting school bus stops in Columbia Heights. Ali Daniels, an office administrator, witnessed the event and described seeing a child, Liam Conejo Ramos, being escorted by agents.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been actively working to limit ICE operations within his state, according to Vox. Pritzker has signed laws to restrict ICE activities, established the Illinois Accountability Commission, sued the federal government, and blocked federal deployments.
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