Republicans urge investigation into two men accused of abuse by Epstein assistant Hair stylist Frédéric Fekkai and ex-Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine accused in new testimony, lawmakers reveal The Guardian - US · Jun 4
House committee refers duo for criminal prosecution after hearing from Epstein survivors Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai are among the first names to emerge from the investigation The Independent UK · Jun 4
US Democrats say Bondi didn't answer Epstein questions Democratic lawmakers say ex-US attorney general Pam Bondi has not answered questions about President Donald Trump's role in releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein. AAP · May 29
Epstein Survivors Visit Capital Hill To Grill Congress Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse empire hit Capitol Hill today ahead of a massive congressional meeting. Members of Congress are meeting with former Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Epstein Files. They’re trying to get answers about why all of the files have not been released yet. Basically, why have… The Mary Sue · May 29
Ex-Trump attorney general Pam Bondi grilled over Epstein files, admits 'redaction errors' amid thyroid cancer diagnosis Former US attorney general Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee. She admitted to redaction errors in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi defended the Justice Department's actions under her leadership. Democrats and survivors criticized the closed-door interview format. They demanded greater transparency and accountability in the handling of these… The Times of India · May 29
Sarah Kellen Tells Congress She Was Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Indentured Slave,’ Abused Weekly, Yet Survivors Say She Scheduled Their Assaults “I was reminded every day how powerful he was… and to turn on him or disobey him would mean losing everything.” The Mary Sue · May 22
Former Epstein Assistant Details To Congress How He Groomed and Controlled Her Sarah Kellen, a longtime assistant to Jeffrey Epstein who has for years been accused by some survivors of helping facilitate his abuse, told the House Oversight Committee on Thursday that she was also one of his victims. International Business Times · May 22
Epstein Assistant Names Three New Abusers to Congress Panel—James Comer Confirms A congressional hearing in Washington reveals new suspects in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse network, following testimony from his former assistant, Sarah Kellen, who provided crucial evidence and personal accounts. International Business Times UK · May 22
Kentucky primary election results, winners: Thomas Massie lost to Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein, S. Guthrie, James Comer, Melissa Strange win key races Kentucky primary election was seen as a test of U.S. President Donald Trump's powers to persuade Republican voters to punish his critics. The Economic Times · May 20
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ business A California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth tourism." The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is examining practices where foreign nationals travel to the U.S. to give birth, securing automatic citizenship for their children. This probe highlights a… The Economic Times · May 16
Indian-origin doctor under probe for 'birth tourism' in San Jose: 'Foreign expectant mothers get extra service' Dr Athiya Javid of San Jose has come under a government investigation over allegations of encouraging birth tourism. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas) alleged that Dr Javid, and with three other entities, have been advertising for birth tourism on… The Times of India · May 14
Epstein survivors give tearful testimony in House field hearing in Palm Beach Oversight panel Democrats hold event at ‘the scene of the crime’ in Florida and ask Trump to not pardon Maxwell The Guardian - US · May 12
Howard Lutnick swore he cut ties with Epstein after one creepy tour. Then files revealed he took his family to the predator’s island Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island with his family in 2012, despite previously claiming he cut all ties with the convicted sex offender after a creepy encounter years earlier. The revelation came during a closed-door congressional hearing this week, where Lutnick called the lunch invitation… The Mary Sue · May 7
'Trump Would Have Fired Him': Ro Khanna Blasts Howard Lutnick After Epstein Timeline Contradictions Surface Ro Khanna accused Howard Lutnick of misleading the public about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after records contradicted claims he cut off contact in 2005. International Business Times UK · May 7
International Business Times UK · May 7 Families of US Scientists Denounce UFO and Nuke Conspiracy Theories, as FBI Deepens Probe on Disappearances A federal investigation is examining the deaths and disappearances of US scientists amid conspiracy theories involving UFOs and espionage, as families call for factual clarity.
Latin Times · May 6 Trump Would Fire Howard Lutnick If He Saw Epstein Testimony, Democrats Say Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused the Commerce Secretary of giving an "embarrassing" and evasive closed-door interview Wednesday about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, with one lawmaker saying President Donald Trump would fire him if he had seen the testimony on video.
International Business Times · May 6 Democrats Say Trump 'Would Fire' Howard Lutnick If He Saw His 'Evasive' Testimony Over Epstein Ties Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of giving an "embarrassing" and "evasive" closed-door interview about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Independent UK · May 6 Commerce Secretary Lutnick appears before a House panel to answer for his changing story on Epstein Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is appearing before a House committee investigating sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
The Mary Sue · May 6 Trump’s potential pardon of Epstein’s right-hand woman splits Republicans as survivors warn of a ‘mockery of justice’ President Donald Trump’s potential pardon of Ghislaine Maxwell is splitting Republicans right down the middle, and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are making it crystal clear how they feel about it. The idea of clemency for Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who helped Epstein exploit underage girls, has resurfaced in…
The Guardian - US · May 6 Trump would fire Howard Lutnick if he saw video of his Epstein testimony, say House oversight committee Democrats – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · May 5 Taxpayers funded more than $300K in payouts for sexual harassment claims in congressional offices, Nancy Mace claims The lawmaker plans to release the documents after redacting personal information about the victims and witnesses
The Guardian - US · May 3 Republicans appear split on idea of clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell House panel divided on whether Trump should pardon Maxwell so she can cooperate with Epstein investigation
International Business Times UK · Apr 30 GOP Scrambles to Schedule Pam Bondi's Testimony Minutes After Democrats Move to Hold Her in Contempt Over Epstein Files House Democrats held former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for not testifying on the Epstein files. Republicans announced a new testimony date, highlighting political divisions over the issue.
The Guardian - US · Apr 29 Pam Bondi to appear before House oversight panel over Epstein files Democrats had filed civil contempt resolution against former attorney general for not appearing for deposition
International Business Times UK · Apr 28 Missing Scientists Deadline Passes With No FBI Answers, Leaving 13 Families and a Nation in the Dark The 27 April congressional deadline passed with only the Pentagon responding, leaving 13 families and millions of Americans in sensitive jobs without clarity from the FBI, NASA, or Energy.