House Oversight Committee

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer criticized Democrats for accusing President Donald Trump of using the America 250 celebration for political and financial gain, calling their claims politically motivated. Democrats, including Rep. Jared Huffman, released a report alleging Trump transformed the event into a partisan spectacle through a 'shadow organization' called Freedom 250 LLC, redirecting funds and advancing personal and political interests.

A South Florida company, Have My Baby in Miami, is under investigation by the House Oversight Committee for allegedly promoting birth tourism by assisting foreign women in giving birth in the U.S. The case resurfaces debates over birthright citizenship, with the Supreme Court recently limiting legal challenges to President Trump's executive order on the issue.

A former aide to Bill Clinton, Doug Band, is appearing before the House Oversight Committee as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry focuses on Band's relationship with Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, including emails detailing their interactions and whether Band flew on Epstein's plane or knew about Clinton traveling to Epstein's island. Band stated he had 'bad enough vibes' about Epstein but was unaware of his sex crimes at the time.

Former Bill Clinton aide Doug Band is testifying before the House Oversight Committee about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Band corresponded with Maxwell between 2002 and 2006, including referring to her as his 'lover,' and attended a 2003 dinner at Epstein's Manhattan residence. His testimony addresses potential ties between Clinton and Epstein.

Doug Band, a former Bill Clinton aide, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Band attended a 2003 dinner at Epstein's Manhattan residence and exchanged flirtatious messages with Maxwell, including calling her his 'lover,' according to Justice Department files. The testimony is part of a congressional probe into Epstein and Maxwell's activities.

Jacob Frey praises the Somali community in Minnesota as the state faces renewed scrutiny over fraud investigations. A House Oversight Committee report alleges that Tim Walz's administration ignored repeated warnings about Feeding Our Future fraud.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised the city's Somali community during a Somali Independence Day event, emphasizing solidarity amid scrutiny of Minnesota's social services fraud investigations. A Republican-led House Oversight Committee report alleged the Walz administration failed to address warnings about fraud, including cases involving the Somali immigrant community, while officials disputed the findings.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised the city's Somali community during Somali Independence Day celebrations, emphasizing solidarity and their contributions to Minneapolis. The remarks occurred amid ongoing scrutiny of Minnesota's social services fraud investigations, including a House Oversight Committee report alleging the Walz administration failed to act on fraud warnings, and references to Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement initiative.

Billionaire investor Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, stating that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship involving a $158 million payment. Black denied committing any criminal wrongdoing despite the payment to Epstein, a disgraced financier.

Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding Epstein payments. The committee issued two subpoenas after the interview. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam discussed the testimony and a U.S. strike on Iran.

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer issued two subpoenas to billionaire investor Leon Black during Black’s voluntary transcribed interview. Comer stated Black refused to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements with women related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Leon Black during a closed-door interview about his financial interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoenas followed Black's refusal to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) tied to Epstein. The committee seeks information on Epstein's potential involvement in NDAs and related payments.

Leon Black, a billionaire investor, testified before the House Oversight Committee, stating that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a years-long relationship in which he paid Epstein US$158 million. Black denied committing any criminal wrongdoing in the matter.

Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending $158 million paid to Jeffrey Epstein, claiming he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities until 2019. Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, stated the payments were for legitimate services and denied allegations of wrongdoing. The committee is investigating ties between Epstein and influential figures.

Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending his $158 million payments to Jeffrey Epstein, claiming he was unaware of Epstein's illegal activities until 2019. Black stated the payments were for legitimate services and denied any criminal wrongdoing.

The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Leon Black during an interview over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after he refused to discuss potential non-disclosure agreements tied to Epstein. The committee emphasized the importance of the information for its investigation, while Black's lawyer criticized the move as a political stunt.

Leon Black, co-founder and former chief executive of Apollo Global Management, paid $158 million to Jeffrey Epstein, defending the payments as legitimate for tax and estate planning. He appeared before the House Oversight Committee, denying any criminal wrongdoing as part of an investigation into Epstein's financial ties.

Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during their financial association, despite acknowledging awareness of Epstein’s 2008 sex crime conviction. Black stated he stopped working with Epstein in 2018 due to financial and ethical concerns, while denying allegations of sexual misconduct against him as 'baseless.'

Billionaire investor Leon Black is testifying before the House Oversight Committee regarding $158 million in payments to Jeffrey Epstein between 2012 and 2017. The payments were described as tax and estate planning services by a 2021 Apollo review, while Epstein was under investigation for sex trafficking. Other figures like Bill Gates and Richard Kahn have also testified about their ties to Epstein.

Billionaire investor Leon Black is testifying before the House Oversight Committee regarding $158 million in payments to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of an investigation into Epstein's network linked to sex trafficking allegations. A 2021 Apollo review stated the payments were for tax and estate planning, while Senate investigations suggest Epstein acted as a middleman for Black's payments to women.

Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo, is set to appear before the US House Oversight Committee regarding links to Epstein. The billionaire is among prominent figures facing scrutiny from the influential committee.

The House Oversight Committee is considering subpoenas for individuals involved in secret prelitigation settlements between Jeffrey Epstein's accusers and his friends, which include nondisclosure agreements. The investigation into the Justice Department's handling of Epstein cases has highlighted these settlements, with references to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 conviction and a recent court filing by her.

Jeffrey Epstein's friends entered secret settlements with his accusers, often including non-disclosure agreements, which the House Oversight Committee is investigating. The committee is considering subpoenas to compel testimony about these settlements, despite some witnesses having signed agreements restricting public discussion.

Bill Gates testified to US Congress that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs. Epstein, described as a sex offender, died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex crimes.

Bill Gates met with Jeffrey Epstein multiple times between 2011 and 2014, as Epstein pitched his connections to billionaires for fundraising purposes related to the Gates Foundation. Gates stated the meetings focused on philanthropy and expressed regret, acknowledging Epstein used these connections to build legitimacy. Epstein, who had prior sex offense convictions, also made veiled threats about disclosing personal affairs.

Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee that he was aware of Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 sex crime conviction but denied knowing about ongoing misconduct during their acquaintance. Gates denied allegations of blackmail, financial payments to Epstein, and involvement in sexual conduct, while the committee released transcripts of interviews with Epstein's former assistant.

Staff for the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees visited the Texas federal prison facility where Ghislaine Maxwell is held as part of an investigation into her transfer and treatment. Lawmakers expressed doubts about the truthfulness of information provided by prison officials regarding Maxwell's circumstances and raised concerns about her treatment and allegations at the facility.

Michigan state treasury officials faced scrutiny over delayed tax refunds, with thousands of taxpayers like Michael Drace and Diane Materna awaiting payments for months. The backlog stems from transitioning away from a 40-year-old computer system, though 95% of returns have been processed. Treasury leaders acknowledged communication gaps and promised a new phone system next month.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche seeks permanent appointment but faces Senate scrutiny. Senator Chuck Grassley supports the nomination, while Democrats raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest and past actions involving the Epstein files. The House Oversight Committee plans to question Blanche before confirmation.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche seeks Senate confirmation for a permanent role. Senator Chuck Grassley supports the nomination, but Democrats raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest and past investigations. The House Oversight Committee plans a hearing to address questions about Blanche's handling of the Epstein files.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche seeks a permanent role and has support from Senator Chuck Grassley, Republican of Iowa, but faces concerns from Democrats over potential conflicts of interest due to his past as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Critics worry he may target Trump’s political enemies, referencing ongoing investigations against James Comey and Cassidy Hutchinson, and the handling of the Epstein files is under scrutiny with a House Oversight Committee hearing planned.

Rep. Robert Garcia, the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, praised the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center as a symbolic victory for democracy and the rule of law. The Kennedy Center is described as a tribute to one of the nation’s greatest presidents.

A top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee urged Rep. James Comer to call Trump administration officials for testimony following a report on the White House's efforts to contain the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Rep. Robert Garcia requested Comer take immediate steps to address the issue.

An exhibit in Washington D.C. displays 3.5 million documents from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, organized by David Garrett's Institute for Primary Facts. The exhibit highlights the connection between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, including Trump's name appearing 38,000 times in the files, and features survivor art by Maria Farmer to emphasize accountability and corruption.

The House Oversight Committee requested Alan Dershowitz, a lawyer who once represented Jeffery Epstein, to testify in its investigation into the federal government's handling of Epstein files. The interview is scheduled for July 9, and Dershowitz expressed willingness to testify.

Democrats on the House oversight committee, led by Robert Garcia, plan to call JD Vance to testify regarding the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files. The move follows a New York Times report detailing how the files caused an internal crisis within the Trump administration, with the White House not yet responding.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The hearing was reported by CBS News' Nikole Killion.

Bill Gates expressed remorse for his association with Jeffrey Epstein during a House Oversight Committee interview, but lawmakers remain uncertain about the impact on his reputation. Gates claimed he did not know about Epstein's crimes and described their relationship as a means to access donors for humanitarian work. Lawmakers noted his philanthropy but criticized his 'grave error in judgment' in engaging with Epstein.

Rep. Ilhan Omar faces scrutiny over a reported $29 million drop in her net worth and potential ties to the 'Feeding Our Future' fraud scheme. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Vice President JD Vance have called for investigations into her finances and the scheme, which cost taxpayers $250 million. Omar denies being under investigation and claims she was unaware of the fraud.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's relationships. Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch, present at the closed-door testimony, discusses the event.