CNN 5 Things DOJ-Maxwell meeting, Trump tours Fed renovation, Food Network star’s death & more
Jul 24, 2025
The Justice Department meets with Ghislaine Maxwell, raising eyebrows about her testimony. Tensions flare as Trump confronts the Federal Reserve Chair during a renovation tour. Internationally, a major power shifts gears by recognizing a Palestinian state. In a somber turn, the cause of celebrity chef Anne Burrell's death is revealed. Meanwhile, families are gearing up for back-to-school shopping earlier than usual, possibly influenced by changing economic factors.
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Maxwell DOJ Meeting Ambiguities
- Ghislaine Maxwell answered many questions without invoking privilege in a full-day DOJ meeting.
- It remains unclear what government offer or information moved the case forward.
Fed Renovation Budget Clash
- Trump toured the Federal Reserve renovation and challenged expense overruns with Chair Jerome Powell.
- The project ballooned from $2.7 billion to $3.1 billion, raising accountability concerns.
France's Palestinian Recognition
- France will recognize a Palestinian state, marking a major Western power's first such move.
- This underscores the urgency to end the Gaza war and address the humanitarian crisis.