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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, stating credibility assessment takes time. Attorney General Pam Bondi clarified her stance on hate speech, specifying prosecution only applies to threats of violence. Several Trump administration officials will speak at Charlie Kirk's memorial service, including President Trump. The Justice Department is suing Maine and Oregon for refusing to provide complete voter rolls. Four individuals were arrested for projecting images related to Trump and Epstein onto Windsor Castle. House Republicans approved a rule restricting challenges to Trump's tariff authority. A stopgap government funding bill is proposed, and a heated exchange occurred between Senator Booker and FBI Director Patel during a Senate hearing. President Trump addressed various topics including Kirk's death, the Ukraine war, and potential journalist prosecutions.