Lutnick to Brief House Panel on Epstein Ties in Closed Interview

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify behind closed doors before the House Oversight and Reform Committee about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, in a session tied to a broader Epstein investigation after the DOJ released files showing Lutnick maintained contact post-2008. Lutnick previously said he cut ties in 2005, but records also show Epstein-related scheduling and a 2012 island visit. The hearing aims to address lawmakers’ questions; a transcript will be released later. Lutnick has not been accused of wrongdoing, though some Republicans have pressed for accountability and even resignation, while the White House has voiced support for him.”