Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Epstein files: Howard Lutnick volunteers to testify to House committee

Commerce Secretary Lutnick agreed to a closed-door interview after DOJ files revealed post-2005 contacts with Epstein, with transcript to be released following legal review.

  • U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify voluntarily before the House Oversight Committee about his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Lutnick has not been accused of any wrongdoing relating to his association with Epstein.
  • He acknowledged visiting Epstein's private island in 2012 after Epstein was convicted of sex crimes.
  • House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced Lutnick will appear for a transcribed interview but did not specify the date.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions

126 Articles

Lean Right

At the end of January, the U.S. Department of Justice released new documents on Jeffrey Epstein's case. After that, Minister of Commerce Lutnick granted a visit to the private island of the deceased sex offender.

Read Full Article
der Standard ATder Standard AT
Reposted by
Tiroler Tageszeitung OnlineTiroler Tageszeitung Online
Lean Left

Lutnick was once a neighbour of Epstein. Because of his contacts with him, the U.S. Trade Minister is under pressure. Now he wants to face a questioning in Congress

·Vienna, Austria
Read Full Article

According to a report, Lutnick wants to be questioned voluntarily about his earlier contacts with Epstein. The hearing should not take place publicly. As the first First Lady ever Melania Trump leads a meeting of the UN Security Council.

·Munich, Germany
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 46% of the sources are Center
46% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Detroit News broke the news in Detroit, United States on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal