Politics Jul 17 Leon Black walked out of an Epstein House committee interview. Here's what we know By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jul 17 Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department. By Alanna Durkin, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Tillis says he won't vote to confirm Blanche unless nominee meets with Epstein survivors To clear the committee, attorney general nominee Todd Blanche needs the support of all Republicans. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Epstein survivor Dani Bensky says Blanche has never responded to them in opening statement She implored senators on the Judiciary Committee to “think about the girls in these photos” when casting their confirmation votes for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jul 15 Trump administration 'screwed up' Epstein files communication, Vance says During a lengthy podcast interview with Joe Rogan released Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance pointed largely to former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who infamously stated that an alleged “client list” of Epstein’s was “sitting on my desk right now.”… By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Jul 15 WATCH: Blanche defends his handling of Epstein files By Maria Ramirez Uribe The nominee for attorney general acknowledged that his department made redaction mistakes and said dozens of lawyers were on call to quickly correct the errors. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: House lawmakers speak ahead of Kathy Ruemmler interview in Epstein probe By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, said Wednesday in testimony to Congress that it “was a mistake to deal with” Jeffrey Epstein but insisted she never witnessed criminal… Continue reading
Jul 14 Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed By Josh Funk, Associated Press The majority of Buffett’s charitable gifts — worth more than $61 billion — have gone to the Gates Foundation since he announced the plan to give away his fortune in 2006. Continue reading
Jun 26 Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde' By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Billionaire investor Leon Black said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier $158 million, but insisted he committed no criminal wrongdoing as he appeared before the House Oversight Committee. Continue reading
Jun 23 Read the House transcripts of Bill Gates and Lesley Groff's interviews in Epstein probe By News Desk and Associated Press The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released transcripts of the testimonies by Bill Gates and Lesley Groff in closed-door depositions before the panel in June as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading