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Former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, denying involvement in Epstein’s crimes while saying Epstein duped him into paying about $158 million in advisory fees—later claimed to be tax-deductible—amid subpoenas for NDAs; Black walked out of the deposition as scrutiny over Epstein’s ties to wealthy individuals intensifies.
Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee that emails led him to believe Jeffrey Epstein may have contemplated blackmailing him over extramarital affairs, though Gates said Epstein never acted on it. He noted Epstein’s 2008 sexual-conviction, acknowledged meeting Epstein in 2011, admitted two affairs and called his connection with Epstein a huge mistake, while stressing he should have dug into Epstein’s conviction details.
Jes Staley has agreed to a July 23 voluntary interview with the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, joining a series of high-profile figures questioned about Epstein. Staley, a former JPMorgan Chase executive and ex-Barclays CEO, previously faced UK regulator scrutiny over how he described his relationship with Epstein and was banned from the UK financial sector; JPMorgan has paid settlements related to Epstein. The Oversight panel has already interviewed several other prominent figures connected to Epstein as it widens its inquiry.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that the DOJ fully released Epstein‑related documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, acknowledged some redaction errors, and said she delegated review to Deputy AG Todd Blanche; Democrats criticized the process and the absence of videotaping, while Bondi credited Trump‑era leadership for the unprecedented volume of material released, including millions of pages, videos and images.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that the DOJ made redaction errors in its release of Epstein-related records, but she said the department produced all materials required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and delegated oversight to Acting AG Todd Blanche. Democrats pressed Bondi on questions about Trump and Blanche's role, while Bondi defended Blanche and signaled willingness to pursue any evidence of wrongdoing. The hearing highlighted concerns about survivors’ privacy and DOJ transparency amid a broader political debate over the Epstein file release.
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors before the House Oversight Committee about the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, defending the department's release as transparent while lawmakers press for more documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act; transcripts or video may be released later. Bondi, who was ousted as AG earlier in Trump's term and recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer, is also set to join the White House AI advisory council.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Oversight Committee to defend the DOJ’s handling and release of Epstein-related files, arguing the department followed the Epstein Files Transparency Act and acknowledging some redaction errors; Democrats press for more documents and accountability amid ongoing scrutiny of the Epstein rollout, while Bondi’s appearance follows previous subpoenas and related controversy.
Pam Bondi will appear Friday before the House Oversight Committee to discuss how the Epstein files were handled, but the session will be a transcribed interview rather than a sworn, videotaped deposition, prompting frustration from lawmakers seeking fuller accountability and transparency into the Epstein case.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi disclosed a thyroid cancer diagnosis and is undergoing treatment, including recent surgery, saying she is recovering well; she is slated to testify Friday in the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe and has been reported to join the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she has thyroid cancer and is undergoing treatment, including surgery a few weeks ago, and is recovering well. She left the DOJ after being fired by President Trump in April, with Todd Blanche serving as acting attorney general. Bondi is slated to testify Friday in the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe, and Axios reported she will join the administration’s Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Democrats convened a Palm Beach field hearing to critique the government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal, releasing a report accusing prosecutors of enabling a global trafficking network via a 2008 sweetheart deal. Survivors testified about abuse and retraumatization, while lawmakers pressed for more transparency and warned against granting any pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island several years after saying he cut ties, calling the visit “inexplicable.” Democrats labeled him evasive and signaled they may seek more questioning, potentially in public or sworn form, while the interview was transcribed rather than videotaped. No wrongdoing is alleged, but the exchange raises credibility questions as lawmakers press for full disclosure in the Epstein probe.
Lawmakers and federal investigators are opening a broad probe into reports that at least 10 scientists tied to sensitive U.S. nuclear and aerospace research have died or disappeared in recent years. The FBI is coordinating with the Defense Department, Energy, NASA and state/local authorities, while the House Oversight Committee seeks briefings on potential connections. Cases vary from unsolved homicides to missing-person searches, with no confirmed links so far, though officials say it’s a national-security concern and that authorities will look for ties to classified information or foreign actors.
The Department of Justice says former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled House deposition on the Epstein files because she is no longer AG; the interview, set for April 14, will be coordinated with her personal counsel, and while some Republicans want her to testify, Democrats warn of possible enforcement actions if she does not appear.
The House Oversight Committee’s subpoena for Pam Bondi to testify about the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Epstein Files Transparency Act remains unresolved after the DOJ says Bondi, now no longer attorney general, isn’t obligated to appear; the subpoena was issued in her official capacity, the committee hasn’t withdrawn it, and lawmakers press for next steps with potential contempt if she defies the order.