Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned associate of Jeffrey Epstein, appeared for a closed‑door deposition before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee but refused to answer virtually all questions, repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self‑incrimination. Lawmakers from both parties said she provided no useful information for the Epstein probe, as her lawyer indicated she would only cooperate fully if President Donald Trump granted her clemency. Watch for details