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In today's issue:

• Trump and Powell’s awkward clash
• Best memes of Fed chief in hard hat
• Epstein book had Bill Clinton note: WSJ
• GOP leaders steamrolled on Epstein
• Gruesome Gaza starvation photos

⛳ IN THE WHITE HOUSE

Off to Scotland!:

President Trump is flying to Scotland on Air Force One right now for a weekend trip.

What is he doing there?: He’s expected to celebrate the opening of his new golf course, which has been named after his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who was of Scottish descent.

And to add some work to the trip: Trump will also meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney.

🗨️ Follow today’s live blog

From The Hill: Trump’s trip to Scotland: What to know

These photos will live rent-free in my brain:

President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell clashed in front of the media Thursday during a rare visit by the president to the Fed.

The two walked around the facility — in hard hats — to tour the multibillion-dollar renovation, which Trump and White House officials have spent weeks criticizing.

The most remarkable moment came when Trump touted what he claimed were previously unknown cost overruns for the project.

The president said figures had “just come out,” retrieving a piece of paper from his suit pocket. Powell proceeded to fact-check the figures in real time.

📹 Just watch this clip of the two — Tension? Naaah.

Moments later, the president was asked what things Powell could say that would get Trump to back off his fierce criticism of the Fed chief.

“Well, I'd love him to lower interest rates," Trump said, slapping Powell on the back as they began to walk away together. "Other than that, what can I tell you?"

Trump later insisted there is “no tension” between the two.

Read more: ‘Five takeaways from Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve’

➤ POWELL BECOMES A MEME

The Fed chair’s face analyzing the paper Trump provided him while sporting a hard hat instantly went viral online.

Here are some of my favorites:

Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.): “When my wife tells me we’re actually saving money with Rent the Runway.” 📸 The photo

White House press aide Abigail Jackson: “My husband looking at the credit card bill after I told him I needed to go shopping for the ‘necessities.’” 📸 The post

Bloomberg Business’s Alexandra Semenova: “getting edits back on a story” 📸

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