Jeffrey Epstein's death was not believed by Ghislaine Maxwell, as she conveyed to the Justice Department.

In the ongoing saga surrounding the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate, has maintained her stance that she did not participate in any illegal activities but sought to distance herself from Epstein's illicit acts. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for trafficking underage girls, has also expressed doubts about Epstein's 2019 suicide, a statement that comes weeks after prominent conservatives criticized the Trump administration for not pursuing further action in the case.

Recent interviews with Maxwell by the Justice Department have revealed some intriguing details. Maxwell declared that Epstein kept no client list and often struggled to recall certain conversations regarding her long-standing relationship with him. However, she did mention that she does not know who killed Epstein, suggesting that someone in prison could be paid to commit murder for as little as $25 worth of commissary.

The DOJ has released a batch of Epstein files to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which could potentially shed more light on the case. The 300-plus pages of interview transcripts appear to contain no significant new information about Epstein's contacts, including President Trump. Trump himself has acknowledged a social connection with Epstein but stated that he cut ties with him about two decades ago due to Epstein's actions of stealing people who worked for him.

Meanwhile, in a separate development, Israel has initiated a Gaza City offensive. The UN has declared a famine in Gaza City, adding to the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.

In domestic politics, Republicans are turning Virginia into a test case for a bigger fight over civil rights in schools. This comes as Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, is expected to signal interest rate cuts in an upcoming address, a move that could boost the economy.

Attorney General Pam Bondi's past comments about a potential Epstein client list raised expectations among MAGA commentators and administration members. However, Bondi later clarified that she was referring to files waiting for review, not a specific "client list" Epstein may have kept.

In international affairs, Ukraine marked its independence day with hopes for a quick truce with Russia diminishing. The US defense intelligence chief was fired amid a widening purge.

Lastly, crypto may have received an unexpected boost in its quest to become a campaign kingmaker. The exact nature of this boost remains to be seen, but it could potentially reshape the political landscape in the upcoming elections.

Jeffrey Epstein's death was not believed by Ghislaine Maxwell, as she conveyed to the Justice Department.