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House panel votes unanimously to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe

The House Oversight Committee unanimously recommended holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt. He refused to comply with subpoenas seeking testimony and documents for the Epstein probe. Black has sued the committee, arguing the subpoenas exceed its authority. Lawmakers state his testimony is crucial for examining financial institutions' ties to Epstein.…

The Economic Times

House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probe

The House Oversight Committee has voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

House panel recommends Leon Black be held in contempt over Epstein inquiry subpoenas

Financier refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony for the investigation into the late sex offender

The Guardian - US

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Oversight panel recommends holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday afternoon recommended holding an associate of Jeffrey Epstein in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas related to the investigations of the late sex offender and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. The committee voted, 41-0, to approve its report…

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AOC slams Russian oligarch’s alleged bankrolling of Trump Jr.’s wedding: ‘They are selling out every single person in this country for a buck’

"And for what? To have a couple of extra frills at your wedding? It’s disgusting."

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Democrats Want Answers About Donald Trump Jr.'s Island Wedding Party Funded By Russian Oligarch

The ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has launched an inquiry into Donald Trump Jr.'s May wedding celebration in the Bahamas after learning that the event was apparently bankrolled by a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times

Trump Jr. Confirms Russian Oligarch Paid for Private Island and Other Wedding Expenses

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump confirmed Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev funded key expenses for their wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, prompting calls for investigation from Congressional Democrats.

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Top Democrat on House oversight panel investigating Trump Jr wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch

Robert Garcia expresses concern over ‘any possible foreign entanglement’ between White House and Umar Kremlev

The Guardian - US

Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev attended Trump Jr.’s wedding. Top Oversight Democrat questions what he was doing there: ‘What did he get in return?’

A legit question.

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Trump wants to keep non-citizens out of 2030 Census in massive shakeup that could reshape America

Excluding US residents from the once-a-decade population count could have years-long nationwide impacts

The Independent UK

Trump's Bizarre AI Stock-Trading Fantasy Puts 'Hundreds of Billions' on the Line at the Oval Office

Trump claims he made 'Hundreds of Billions' for America as a bizarre AI image shows him trading Intel from the Oval Office, raising fresh questions about his stock trades.

International Business Times UK

Leon Black vs. the House Oversight Committee: What His Lawsuit Could Mean for Other Epstein Witnesses

Leon Black sued Congress instead of testifying on Epstein ties. See his claims — and why the payment totals reported don't match.

Latin Times

Billionaire Investor Leon Black Defies Epstein Subpoena, Sues House Committee Over NDAs

Billionaire investor Leon Black challenges congressional subpoenas in Epstein probe, citing overreach.

International Business Times UK

Leon Black fails to appear for US House deposition about Epstein ties

Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committee

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The Independent UK

Billionaire Leon Black defies Epstein probe subpoena and sues House Oversight Committee

Lawmakers originally served Black with two subpoenas during a private voluntary interview in June after he reportedly declined to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements

International Business Times UK

Whistleblower Reveals Trump's USPS Plan Could Disrupt Mail-in Ballot Counting as Congress Moves To Investigate

A USPS insider has given congressional investigators new information about a system allegedly capable of delaying or rejecting batches of mail-in ballots.

The Guardian - US

New system for screening mail-in ballots risks denying entire batches, says whistleblower

US senator says that project, a key part of Trump’s voting restrictions, is ‘perilously rushed and potentially unlawful’

International Business Times UK

Trump Made Over 14,000 Trades Worth $1.06B: Democrats Push Stock Trading Ban for President

The controversy over Donald Trump's stock trades, worth up to $1.06 billion, grows as Democrats push for stricter ethics rules to prevent conflicts of interest in presidential investments.

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Medical Daily

House Democrat Seeks Lettuce Supplier's White House Records Over Recall Timing

A House Oversight Democrat wants Taylor Farms' records on White House contacts before its lettuce recall. The company denies wrongdoing.

Medical Daily

Lettuce Supplier Met Privately with White House Officials as Federal Cyclospora Investigation Named Its Product

Taylor Farms met privately with White House and FDA officials during the cyclospora investigation, a source told Reuters. Here is what is verified.

Benzinga

Rep. Garcia Grills Taylor Farms CEO Over Trump Ties Amid Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak: 'Tried to Distance Themselves...'

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), on the House Oversight Committee, is investigating whether Taylor Farms used its White House connections to influence the federal response to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak linked to its recalled lettuce.

The Economic Times

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

Taylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico after lettuce was linked to an outbreak. Health authorities confirmed thousands of cases of the parasitic disease cyclosporiasis. Former FDA chief suggested other produce from central Mexico could be involved. The…

Fortune

StubHub CEO Eric Baker is under scrutiny for enabling mass scalpers on his ticket reselling platform

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The Guardian - US

JD Vance says ‘violence will be met with violence’ after strikes on Iran – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

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