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politics6 days ago•6 min saved

GOP probes Fauci diary: Becerra accused of withholding records

The House Oversight Committee accuses former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra of withholding Fauci’s COVID-era diary and cellphone despite a 2023 records request, as it seeks an explanation and the materials’ release. Current HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has since turned over the diary to senators, and lawmakers note diary entries discussing school closures and Fauci’s public profile. Comer has set a Sept. 2 deadline for responses and warns of potential consequences if information was concealed, while Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a July hearing.

via Fox News|

#covid-diary #fauci #house-oversight-committee

politics8 days ago•6 min saved

GOP Lawmaker Targets McKinsey Over DEI Claims in New Probe

Texas Rep. Brandon Gill launches a House Oversight probe into McKinsey, accusing the firm’s DEI reports of promoting illegal race- and gender-based hiring targets and citing a White House estimate that DEI cost the U.S. economy about $94 billion in 2023; Gill questions the credibility of McKinsey’s findings, while the firm says its DEI business case remains strong.

via Fox News|

#brandon-gill #civil-rights-act #dei

politics27 days ago•3 min saved

Congressional Inquiry Targets Taylor Farms Donation Amid Cyclospora Outbreak

A California congressman who is the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is launching a formal probe into Taylor Farms CEO Bruce Taylor’s $1 million donation to Trump and possible attempts to influence the FDA’s investigation into the cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce; the inquiry seeks internal communications and White House contacts from 2025–2026, questions the recall decision process, and follows Taylor Farms' and the White House’s denials of improper influence.

via SFist|

#bruce-taylor #cyclospora #fda

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Black says Epstein duped him into big fee, testifies before Congress

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.

via CNBC|

#apollo-global-management #house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein

politics2 months ago•399 min saved

Gates says Epstein contemplated blackmail over his affairs, per House transcript

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.

via NBC News|

#bill-gates #blackmail #extramarital-affairs

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Staley to testify before House panel on Epstein ties

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.

via CNBC|

#barclays #epstein #house-oversight-committee

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Bondi pushes transparency claim over Epstein files in House hearing

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.

via CNBC|

#bondi #doj #epstein

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Bondi cites redaction errors in Epstein files release, pledges transparency

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.

via NBC News|

#doj #epstein #house-oversight-committee

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Bondi Tries to Defend Epstein File Releases in Closed Hearing

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.

via BBC|

#epstein-files-transparency-act #house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Bondi Defends Epstein Files Handling as House Probes Transparency

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.

via The Guardian|

#doj #epstein-files #epstein-files-transparency-act

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Bondi to testify on Epstein files in taped interview, not sworn deposition

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.

via Politico|

#epstein-files #epstein-files-transparency-act #house-oversight-committee

politics2 months ago•31 min saved

Pam Bondi reveals thyroid cancer diagnosis and ongoing recovery

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.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein #pam-bondi

politics3 months ago•180 min saved

Bondi thyroid cancer diagnosis; undergoing treatment while remaining in Trump administration

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.

via CNN|

#epstein-files #house-oversight-committee #pam-bondi

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Palm Beach Hearing Elevates Epstein Case, Demands Accountability and Opposes Maxwell Pardon

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.

via The Guardian|

#epstein #house-oversight-committee #maxwell

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

Lutnick acknowledges lingering ties to Epstein in closed-door hearing

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.

via Politico|

#epstein-investigation #house-oversight-committee #howard-lutnick