The Justice Department has released a transcript of an interview Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted with Ghislaine Maxwell. The long-time Jeffrey Epstein confidant answered questions regarding rumors surrounding the late sex offender, including his ties to President Trump.

In an olive branch to the U.S., Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that he's removing retaliatory tariffs on many American goods covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, though duties on steel, autos, and aluminum remain in effect. The move comes after a call between Carney and Trump.

President Trump today says he is continuing to work on a possible Russia-Ukraine meeting, despite the difficulty of the task. Meanwhile, the president announced Washington D.C. as the host of a major event and unveiled a sweeping beautification plan for the nation's capitol ahead of America’s 250th birthday.