House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer stated former JPMorgan exec Jes Staley defended Jeffrey Epstein as a client despite red flags. Committee members questioned Staley on his "profound" friendship and alleged procurement of women for Epstein, leading to his 2021 Barclays resignation.
Billionaire investor Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, stating Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during their relationship where Black paid Epstein $158 million, while denying criminal wrongdoing. Black, former Apollo Global Management CEO, maintained he was unaware of Epstein's 'nefarious activity' until 2019.
Bill Gates testified to the US House oversight committee that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to blackmail him over extramarital affairs, according to a released transcript. Gates denied being blackmailed but acknowledged Epstein's "brainstorming" in that direction to keep him in his orbit.
Tech entrepreneur Bill Gates testified to the House Oversight Committee about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, denying knowledge of Epstein's criminal actions and stating he never visited his properties. Gates met Epstein in 2011 seeking philanthropic funds but severed contact in 2014, calling the initial engagement a "grave error in judgment."
Tech billionaire Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated he never witnessed Epstein's criminal conduct but regretted the association, which ended in 2014.
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee, addressing his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated he "never victimised anyone" and called his meetings with Epstein a "grave error in judgment."
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated he was unaware of the extent of Epstein's crimes and had stopped communicating with him in 2014, though he acknowledged meeting Epstein through philanthropic work.
House Republicans, led by Rep. James Comer, have opened an insider trading probe into prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, requesting records on suspicious trades and wagers related to sensitive geopolitical events.
US congressional hearing examines UN reform as China expands influence through Belt and Road funding. Lawmakers warn quitting would benefit Beijing while US$2.2 billion in arrears remain unpaid.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on May 29 to testify on the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. The announcement came the same day Democrats filed a contempt resolution after Bondi skipped scheduled testimony on April 14. The committee majority criticized the proceedings as unnecessary theater while noting Bill and Hillary Clinton eventually testified in February after months of subpoena fights.
