The Guardian | Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein by Anna Betts

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Howard Lutnick, the U.S. commerce secretary, testified before a House oversight committee that he met Jeffrey Epstein only three times—in 2005 for coffee at Epstein’s home, in 2011 to discuss “scaffolding,” and in 2012 for a brief, “meaningless and inconsequential” lunch on Epstein’s private island—describing each encounter as insignificant and denying any personal or professional relationship or any knowledge of illegal activity. He recounted that during the 2005 visit he saw a massage table and was told Epstein received a “right kind of massage” daily, which he interpreted as possibly sexual, prompting him and his wife to sever ties. Lutnick asserted he never saw young women or girls at Epstein’s residence or island and condemned Epstein’s conduct. Democratic lawmakers criticized his testimony as evasive, while the Republican committee chair praised his transparency. Lutnick’s statements contradicted earlier comments made on a podcast and have fueled calls for his resignation as the first Trump‑administration official to appear before the panel.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/13/howard-lutnick-jeffrey-epstein-interview-transcript

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HOWARD LUTNICK FACES SCRUTINY OVER EPSTEIN CONNECTIONS

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questions from lawmakers on Wednesday about his past dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Find out what was discussed.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spent over four hours being questioned by a House committee on Wednesday about his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein. Some lawmakers are calling for his resignation.

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qwant news | Exclusive | Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler turned down $30M to represent Jeffrey Epstein after his 2019 arrest: sources

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Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer Kathy Ruemmler announced she will leave the firm on June 30, citing the “noise and distraction” generated by her past email communications with the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. According to sources, Ruemmler was asked in July 2019 to join Epstein’s defense team and later offered a flat $30 million to quit her job and represent him, both offers she rejected—partly because her employer, Latham & Watkins, would not permit it. She attended Epstein’s 2019 arraignment not as a friend but as a gatekeeper for a major client (the Swiss bank Rothschild Group) her firm represented, and she has since disclosed and reviewed all related emails, even funding external counsel herself. Goldman’s CEO David Solomon urged her to stay, believing she did nothing wrong, and Ruemmler plans to testify before a House committee to clarify how the “Epstein hysteria” has affected people uninvolved in his crimes.

Read more: https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/business/goldman-sachs-kathy-ruemmler-turned-down-30m-to-represent-jeffrey-epstein-sources/

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Salon.com | “Witch hunt”: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics probe by Jelinda Montes

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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, resigned minutes before a House Ethics Committee was set to vote on a recommendation to expel her, a rare action with only five expulsions in history. The resignation came amid a two‑year investigation that found she had misused federal emergency funding, violated Federal Election Commission rules and the congressional Code of Ethics, and faced a criminal indictment for allegedly laundering up to $5 million of disaster aid through her 2021 campaign—a case she has pleaded not guilty to and will stand trial next year. Calling the probe a “witch hunt,” Cherfilus‑McCormick warned that proceeding with disciplinary action before due process threatened democratic principles. Her departure follows recent resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales, who also stepped down under pressure from separate misconduct allegations.

Read more: https://www.salon.com/2026/04/21/witch-hunt-rep-cherfilus-mccormick-resigns-amid-ethics-probe/

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LIVE: DHS officials testify at House budget hearing

The House Appropriations Committee holds a budget hearing with officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #dhs #congress #us #housecommittee #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

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The Daily Beast Latest Articles | ICE Barbie’s Alleged Lover Hit With New ‘Corruption’ Inquiry by Cameron Adams

Alex Brandon / via REUTERSThe alleged lover of failed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been hit with claims of “deep-rooted corruption.”

On Monday, the Democrats’ House Committee on Oversight and Reform initiated an inquiry after startling allegations against Corey Lewandowski by NBC News, including that he received financial kickbacks and wielded his power at DHS.

While working as a Special Government Employee at the then Noem-led DHS, NBC, citing sources, claimed that Lewandowski attempted to instigate a “pay-to-play” scheme with private prison company GEO Group.

Read more: https://www.thedailybeast.com/ice-barbies-alleged-lover-corey-lewandowski-hit-with-new-corruption-inquiry/

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LIVE: Bill Clinton testifies in Epstein investigation

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton testifies in House Oversight Committee investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. Read more: #USPolitics #CongressHearing #HouseCommittee #Washington #BillClinton #Epstein #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

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ICE Hearing LIVE | ICE, CBP, USCIS Chiefs Testify Before House Homeland Security Committee

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, and USCIS Director Joseph Edlow appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee to discuss border security, immigration enforcement, and agency operations. #ICE #ICEprotest #CBP #USCIS #HomelandSecurity #USImmigration #BorderSecurity #HouseCommittee

https://fllics.com/en/video/ice-hearing-live-ice-cbp-uscis-chiefs-testify-before-house-homeland-security-committee/

#Housecommittee subpoenas #Epstein estate for 'birthday book' with alleged Trump note

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/25/house-oversight-committee-subpoenas-jeffrey-epstein-estate/85823140007/