Data credibility concerns raised after Trump orders firing of labour official, Tesla ordered to pay $329m over fatal crash.

US President Trump ordered the firing of a labor official, fuelling concerns about data credibility. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's confidante, was transferred to a lower-security prison in Texas. The presidential election winner in Ireland may receive a refund of up to €250,000 for election expenses. A jury in Florida ordered Tesla to pay $329m over a fatal crash.

US President Orders Labor Official Firing, Fuelling Data Credibility Concerns

US President Donald Trump has ordered the firing of a labor official, raising concerns about the credibility of data and statistics. The move comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of the administration's handling of the Epstein case, which has seen Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's confidante, transferred to a lower-security prison in Texas.

Ghislaine Maxwell Transferred to Lower-Security Prison in Texas

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking, has been transferred from FCI Tallahassee in Florida to the Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas. The transfer, announced by the Bureau of Prisons, was confirmed by Maxwell's lawyer, David Markus. The new facility in Bryan offers better conditions with little to no perimeter fencing and a lower staff-to-inmate ratio compared to FCI Tallahassee [1].

The move has sparked criticism from Epstein and Maxwell's victims, who view it as a cover-up. Annie and Marie Farmer, along with the family of Virginia Giuffre, have condemned the transfer, stating that Maxwell should never be shown leniency. The transfer comes as Maxwell is appealing her prison sentence and the US President Donald Trump's administration faces criticism over its handling of the Epstein case [1].

Irish Presidential Election Winner Eligible for Increased Election Expenses Refund

The winner of Ireland's upcoming presidential election may receive a refund of up to €250,000 for election expenses. This increase, approved by Minister for Local Government James Browne, reflects the rise in the consumer price index (CPI) since the 2018 election. Unsuccessful candidates whose vote reaches a quarter of the quota are also eligible for the same maximum refund [2].

The overall spending limit for individual presidential campaigns remains at €750,000. Two confirmed candidates are running in this year's election: Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness and left-wing Galway West Independent TD Catherine Connolly. Ms. McGuinness has backing from a large party and its financial resources, while Ms. Connolly is seeking donations from supporters and smaller parties [2].

Tesla Ordered to Pay $329M Over Fatal Crash

A jury in Florida has ordered Tesla to pay $329 million over a fatal crash. The verdict comes after a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who died in a 2018 Tesla Model X crash. The lawsuit alleged that the vehicle's Autopilot system was defective and that Tesla was negligent in its design and marketing of the system [3].

References

[1] https://www.dw.com/en/epstein-associate-ghislaine-maxwell-moved-to-texas-prison/a-73504250
[2] https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2025/08/01/presidential-election-winner-in-line-for-increased-election-expenses-refund-of-up-to-250000/
[3] https://www.irs.gov/