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Gates says Epstein plotted to blackmail him over affairs, but no blackmail material surfaced
politics20 days ago

Gates says Epstein plotted to blackmail him over affairs, but no blackmail material surfaced

Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door session that Jeffrey Epstein sought to blackmail him by using knowledge of Gates’s extramarital affairs, with Epstein reportedly drafting ideas in emails but never sending anything that Gates would call blackmail. Gates stressed he was not blackmailed and described his relationship with Epstein as a mistake, while noting Epstein’s ability to raise funds for global health influenced his involvement and that he did not fully know the details of Epstein’s crimes.

via The Guardian|
#blackmail#congressional-testimony#epstein
politics5 months ago

Tim Scott: Powell Didn’t Commit a Crime in DOJ Fed Probe

Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott said he does not believe Fed Chair Jerome Powell committed a crime during last year’s congressional hearing on Fed HQ renovations, calling the incident a gross error in judgment rather than criminal as the DOJ subpoenas related to Powell’s remarks unfold. The live updates also report a Jan. 6 committee subpoena to T-Mobile, ongoing DHS funding talks with potential stopgap options, and leadership maneuvering around the Fed and related investigations.

via Politico|
#congressional-testimony#doj-probe#federal-reserve
Pirro frames Powell probe as accountability test, insisting no one is above the law
politics6 months ago

Pirro frames Powell probe as accountability test, insisting no one is above the law

DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro blasted Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Hannity, saying 'no one is above the law' as prosecutors open a probe into Powell’s congressional testimony about the Fed’s renovation project; Powell calls the move unprecedented and denies wrongdoing; no charges have been filed, and the case arrives as leaders at the Fed risk scrutiny amid presidential discussions of Powell’s replacement.

via Yahoo|
#congressional-testimony#federal-reserve#investigation
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecution efforts before Congress
politics6 months ago

Jack Smith defends Trump prosecution efforts before Congress

Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into Donald Trump before a closed-door House Judiciary Committee session, asserting that his prosecutorial decisions were based solely on evidence and not political considerations. He confirmed that his team found strong evidence of Trump’s involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, as well as willful retention of classified documents and obstruction of justice, leading to two criminal indictments. Smith emphasized his commitment to pursuing justice regardless of political affiliation, despite accusations of political bias from Trump and his allies.

via NPR|
#2020-election#classified-documents#congressional-testimony
Maxwell Demands Immunity and Conditions for Congressional Testimony Amid Epstein Controversy
law-and-politics11 months ago

Maxwell Demands Immunity and Conditions for Congressional Testimony Amid Epstein Controversy

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, seeks immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress, but the House Oversight Committee has indicated it will not grant her immunity, and she plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights unless she receives clemency. She has made specific demands, including advance question disclosure and delaying her deposition pending her appeal, but her attorneys have stated she is willing to testify openly if clemency is granted.

via Axios|
#congressional-testimony#deposition#epstein-case
"House Committee Requests Testimony from Defense Secretary Austin on Hospitalization"
politics2 years ago

"House Committee Requests Testimony from Defense Secretary Austin on Hospitalization"

The House Armed Services Committee has requested Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to testify about the lack of notification to key government leaders, including the president, regarding his recent hospitalization. Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization for complications from a prostate cancer procedure has sparked intense scrutiny and prompted multiple reviews. The committee expects Austin to provide direct testimony on the decisions made to withhold information, as questions about transparency and notification processes continue to mount.

via CNN|
#congressional-testimony#hospitalization#lloyd-austin
"Jelly Roll Urges Congress to Take Action on Fentanyl Crisis"
politics2 years ago

"Jelly Roll Urges Congress to Take Action on Fentanyl Crisis"

Musician Jelly Roll, also known as Jason DeFord, testified before the Senate’s Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, urging for stronger legislation to combat the fentanyl crisis in the United States. He shared personal experiences and statistics on drug overdose deaths, advocating for the passage of the FEND Off Fentanyl Act to target opioid traffickers. DeFord, who has openly discussed his own history with drug-related crimes, emphasized the need for proactive measures to address the crisis and expressed his commitment to being part of the solution.

via WCVB Boston|
#congressional-testimony#drug-overdose#fentanyl-crisis
Law firm boycotts Harvard Law recruiting events over president's testimony and campus antisemitism controversy
education2 years ago

Law firm boycotts Harvard Law recruiting events over president's testimony and campus antisemitism controversy

A law firm, Edelson PC, has announced that it will cease on-campus recruiting at Harvard Law School due to the university president's recent congressional testimony on antisemitism. The firm's founder, Jay Edelson, expressed dissatisfaction with how Harvard and its president, Claudine Gay, handled the aftermath of her testimony. Edelson called for a "sea change" on campus before the firm would consider returning to on-campus recruiting. The decision comes after several Wall Street law firms warned universities about hiring students engaging in antisemitism.

via Fox News|
#antisemitism#congressional-testimony#education
Harvard President Gay Faces Calls for Resignation Amid Backing from University
politics2 years ago

Harvard President Gay Faces Calls for Resignation Amid Backing from University

A bipartisan resolution has been introduced by four lawmakers calling for the resignation of Harvard University President Claudine Gay and MIT President Sally A. Kornbluth following their congressional testimony on antisemitism. The resolution condemns the rise of antisemitism on university campuses and criticizes the presidents for their failure to clearly state that calls for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment. Despite the resolution, Harvard's highest governing board expressed unanimous support for Gay to remain in office. The House is expected to vote on the resolution this week.

via Harvard Crimson|
#antisemitism#congressional-testimony#harvard