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Epstein Subpoena For Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 'Very Possible', Republicans Say

Republican lawmakers leading the Epstein investigation are signaling that they could subpoena U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over his ties to the late sex trafficker.

International Business Times

Top House Republican says it’s ‘very possible’ Trump Commerce Secretary Lutnick will be deposed over Epstein

Lutnick lied to the New York Post about visiting Epstein’s infamous island during an October 2025 interview

The Independent UK

Howard Lutnick's 'Brash' Negotiation Tactics Sparking Fury Within Trump Administration: Report

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has reportedly gained the ire of some in the Trump administration due to his aggressive style, according to a report.

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‘Designated survivor’ is revealed as Trump set to deliver State of the Union address

This year’s designated survivor has previously served in the role

The Independent UK

Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington

Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.

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‘This is just rotten’: Republican senator blasts Howard Lutnick’s credibility amidst fears that he has become a liability for midterms

He's admitted he visited Epstein Island!

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Trump brings Epstein island-tarred Cabinet member Lutnick with him on visit to troops

President rewards Commerce Secretary for giving conflicting accounts of his Epstein ties with coveted seat on Air Force One

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Trump claims ignorance of Lutnick’s Epstein island visit and then says he heard ‘he was there with his wife and children’

President was asked about the furor over Commerce Secretary’s untruthful comments about visit to pedophile sex trafficker’s private getaway

The Independent UK

Applied Materials to pay $252 million penalty for selling chipmaking tools to banned Chinese firm — settles over alleged 56 tool exports to chipmaker SMIC following Entity List designation

Applied Materials must pay a $252 million civil penalty to settle allegations that it illegally exported semiconductor manufacturing equipment to SMIC subsidiaries.

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Satellite licensing bill advances after Cruz, Cantwell deal

Senators reached agreement on a bill that would speed satellite licensing by the FCC, with additional checks to address Democratic concerns.

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Karoline Leavitt cuts off White House briefing after reporter asks about Commerce chief Lutnick’s Epstein island admission

Lutnick admitted to visiting the late pedophile’s private island in sworn testimony earlier Tuesday before the Senate Commerce Committee

The Independent UK

Senators press Lutnick over connections with Epstein

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators that “I have nothing to hide” in relation to his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

Roll Call

GOP lawmaker demands Commerce Secretary’s resignation for lying about Jeffrey Epstein ties

Lutnick’s previous claims are coming under fire.

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Europe is confronting its Epstein shame. Trump wants to move on.

The avalanche of files have buried some — while others have weathered scrutiny.

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10 Creepy Epstein Bombshells About Trump and His Billionaire Buddies That’ll Make Your Skin Crawl

The Department of Justice has dumped more than 3 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files into the public domain, and if you thought the rich and the powerful couldn’t possibly get any creepier, we’ve got around 3 million reasons to tell you to sit down.

The Independent UK

Republican lawmaker demands Howard Lutnick resign from Trump’s cabinet over Epstein ties

The recent alleged revelations in the Epstein files contradict previous claims that Lutnick cut ties with the disgraced financier a long time ago

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US–India Trade Deal Announced After Months of Tariff Tensions

The United States and India have announced a long-awaited trade deal, bringing an end to months of uncertainty triggered by steep tariffs imposed by Washington on Indian exports. The agreement, revealed on February 2, comes after prolonged negotiations marked by escalation, pauses, and backchannel diplomacy.

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US Secretary of Commerce made plans to visit Jeffrey Epstein on a private island – with his 4 minor children.

He denies it, but the recently published Epstein files tell a different story.

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The Independent UK

DOJ finally releases 3 million pages of new Epstein files more than a month after deadline

Among the newly released files are emails and court documents, some of which reference Trump, Clinton and other high-profile individuals

Reason

South Carolina Gave $1.3 Billion to Scout Motors. It's Already $150 Million Over Budget.

The company is backed by Volkswagen but still received considerable funding from state taxpayers.

The Times of India

What is the 'Trump Gold Card'? Will Nicki Minaj become a US citizen now?

Rapper Nicki Minaj has made headlines after switching gears from critic to fervent supporter of President Trump, proudly unveiling her 'Trump Gold Card.' This prestigious card is part of an initiative that fast-tracks residency for wealthy immigrants willing to invest significantly.

Euronews

Uzbek President Mirziyoyev signs Board of Peace charter and holds talks in Davos

During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks.

Windows Central

"They can pay a 100% tariff, or they can build in America" — US Commerce Secretary issues warning to memory manufacturers as the global RAM crisis deepens

Following a groundbreaking ceremony at a new Micron memory manufacturing plant, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick issued a fresh warning to other memory makers.

Tom’s Hardware

US Department of Commerce lifts planned crackdown on Chinese drones, including DJI — company gets reprieve ahead of Xi-Trump meeting in April, but the FCC ban still stands

The U.S. Department of Commerce has retracted its proposal to stop the import of DJI drones, but the FCC's ban means that the U.S.'s doors are closed to new DJI models anyway.

Tom’s Hardware

President Trump, Sec. Lutnick praise Intel after the launch of Panther Lake chips — says investment in company already bringing ‘tens of billions of dollars for the American people’

President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went on their respective social media platforms to praise Intel and its CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, for the launch of the first chips made using the Intel 18A process node. They also said that it's another step towards the U.S. regaining its lead…

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