James Comer
Coverage of James Comer in the Nexus archive.
- Comer knocks ‘weak’ Republicans who won’t support Trump-backed SAVE America Act
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer criticized Republican senators for not supporting the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, which requires voter ID. Comer questioned their strength for opposing the legislation.
- James Comer fires back at Democrats' vow to investigate Trump's America 250 bash
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.
- Comer issues 2 subpoenas to billionaire Leon Black
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.
- House committee subpoenas Leon Black in the middle of closed-door interview about 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.
- US billionaire Leon Black defends US$158 million paid to Epstein
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 defends $158M paid to Epstein: ‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde’
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.
- Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'
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.
- House panel subpoenas Leon Black, escalating tactics in Epstein investigation
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.
- Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: ‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde’
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 tells House Oversight he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
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 set to testify to Congress about $158M in payments to Epstein
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.
- Sen. Grassley welcomes Todd Blanche
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.
- Sen. Grassley welcomes Todd Blanche
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.
- Sen. Grassley welcomes Todd Blanche
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.
- Democrat urges Comer to call Vance, White House officials for questioning over Epstein files report
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.
- Comer requests Dershowitz interview in Epstein investigation
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) has requested that Alan Dershowitz testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. The request is based on public reporting and documents related to Epstein’s case.
- 'Squad' Dem dismisses fraud probe speculation after $29M net-worth drop
Rep. Ilhan Omar denied facing an Ethics Committee investigation amid a reported $29 million drop in her net worth between financial disclosures. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Vice President JD Vance have called for probes into Omar's finances and her connection to the 'Feeding Our Future' fraud scheme, which the Justice Department described as the largest pandemic-era fraud in the U.S.
- 'Squad' Dem dismisses fraud probe speculation after $29M net-worth drop
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.
- Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meetings a 'grave error in judgment'
Bill Gates testified about his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, calling them a 'grave error in judgment' but denying any wrongdoing. He stated he never witnessed Epstein's criminal conduct and ended their relationship in 2014. Lawmakers questioned Gates about his continued interactions with Epstein after his 2008 guilty plea and his role in philanthropy discussions.
- Dershowitz wants ‘complete transparency’ if called to testify in House Epstein investigation
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz stated he wants 'complete transparency' if he testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The committee's chair, Rep. James Comer, mentioned his intention to call Dershowitz and the Acting Attorney General to testify.
- Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing
Bill Gates admitted a grave error in judgment for meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied wrongdoing during a House Oversight Committee hearing. The committee is investigating their relationship, which Gates stated was for philanthropy discussions. Gates ended the relationship in 2014 after concluding Epstein could not deliver on fundraising promises.
- House panel to seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz about Jeffrey Epstein
A House committee chaired by James Comer will seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz, a former attorney for Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows testimony from Epstein’s assistant Lesley Groff and a meeting with survivors.
- House panel to seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz about Jeffrey Epstein
Rep. James Comer, the Republican who chairs the House committee on oversight and government reform, announced that the panel will seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz, former attorney of the late Jeffrey Epstein, as part of an investigation. The decision follows testimony from Epstein’s assistant Lesley Groff and a meeting with Epstein survivors.
- Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing
Bill Gates admitted to a 'grave error in judgment' for meeting Jeffrey Epstein and testified before the House Oversight Committee. He stated he never knew about Epstein's criminal activities and ended the relationship in 2014. Committee chairman James Comer requested the testimony as part of an investigation into Epstein's connections.
- James Comer on what really happened with Epstein, Clinton and Trump
House Oversight chairman James Comer discusses his investigation into connections between Jeffrey Epstein, the Clintons, and President Trump. He also addresses Deep State activists in the federal government and a plan to overturn the Biden family pardons.
- Bill Gates faces House investigators over Jeffrey Epstein ties
House lawmakers are investigating Bill Gates' relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, including correspondence between 2011 and 2014. Gates denies knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes and will testify voluntarily before the House Oversight Committee. The probe is part of a broader inquiry into Epstein's associates.
- Bill Gates faces House investigators over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Bill Gates is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee to discuss his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which occurred after Epstein's 2008 prison term. Gates has denied knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes and claims his interactions were unrelated to Epstein's victims.
- Bill Gates will testify in a congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation
Bill Gates will testify before a congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein's activities. The House Oversight Committee requested his appearance after documents linked Gates to Epstein through meetings, emails, and events. Gates denies knowledge of Epstein's crimes and calls their association 'a huge mistake.'
- James Comer tells ‘Pod Force One’ Ilhan Omar ‘in a lot of trouble’ amid fraud crackdown
James Comer, a Kentucky Republican, praised the Trump administration's efforts to prosecute alleged fraud cases in Minnesota, specifically targeting a Somali crime ring. He suggested that Ilhan Omar could be a target of this crackdown.
- House Oversight Committee accuses Walz, Ellison of ‘fueling’ Minnesota’s fraud explosion
A Republican-led House Oversight Committee accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of neglecting fraud in the state's federally funded social service programs. The committee urged Vice President JD Vance to investigate further, while Walz and Ellison denied the allegations, calling the report politically motivated.
- Bondi punts blame for the Epstein files to Todd Blanche
Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, attributed responsibility for handling the Jeffrey Epstein files to Todd Blanche, the acting Attorney General, during a closed-door interview with Congress. The announcement follows President Trump's nomination of Blanche to lead the Justice Department and ongoing scrutiny of Bondi's role in the delayed and problematic release of the files.
- GOP lawmakers seek sex assault investigation of ex-Miami Beach Mayor amid Epstein probe
Republican lawmakers are urging the Department of Justice to investigate former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine after allegations of sexual assault by former Epstein assistant Sarah Kellen during a House Oversight Committee hearing. Kellen claimed Levine, a close associate of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, forced himself on her at a rented Saint Tropez house in 2002 or 2003. Levine's spokesperson denied the allegations, stating the encounter was consensual.
- FIRST ON FOX: ActBlue board members in hot seat as GOP probes 'serious' misconduct allegations
House Republican committees are expanding their investigation into ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of misconduct related to foreign donations and misleading Congress about fraud-prevention practices. GOP lawmakers are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents regarding their involvement in addressing these issues, as the platform faces accusations of stonewalling and withholding subpoenaed materials.
- Democrats demand Comer arrange interviews with Blanche, Patel in Epstein probe
House Democrats are demanding that Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer arrange interviews with Todd Blanche and Kash Patel regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The request focuses on questions about Epstein's activities.
- Bondi testifies before US House panel on Epstein files, but Dems blast her for evasion
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before a U.S. House Oversight Committee panel regarding the release of federal investigation files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats criticized the interview for lacking an oath or public recording and accused Bondi of avoiding questions, while Republicans defended the process. The committee continues investigating government handling of the Epstein case and has scheduled additional interviews.
- Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability
Congress has investigated Jeffrey Epstein's abuse cases, but lawmakers and survivors remain frustrated by a lack of criminal accountability and government acknowledgment of failures. Interviews with high-level officials, including former Attorney General Pam Bondi, have not yielded clear answers about alleged abuses or financial crimes linked to Epstein.
- Bondi testifies before US House panel on Epstein files, but Dems blast her for evasion
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's federal investigation files. Democrats criticized the interview for lacking an oath or public recording and accused Bondi of evading questions, while Republicans defended the process. The committee continues its probe into government handling of Epstein's case and related sexual abuse survivor issues.
- Bondi testifies before US House panel on Epstein files, but Dems blast her for evasion
Pam Bondi testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about the release of Jeffrey Epstein's federal investigation files, but Democrats criticized her for evading questions and not being interviewed under oath. The committee is investigating government handling of Epstein's case, which involved allegations of sexual abuse and included figures like President Donald Trump. Bondi denied accusations of evasion and blamed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for the file release chaos.
- Bondi testifies before US House panel on Epstein files, but Dems blast her for evasion
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before a U.S. House Oversight Committee panel regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's federal investigation files. Democrats criticized the closed-door, non-oath interview, alleging Bondi avoided questions and shifted blame to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, while Republicans defended the process. The committee continues its probe into government handling of Epstein's case.
- Bondi testifies before US House panel on Epstein files, but Dems blast her for evasion
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in a closed-door session before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's federal investigation files. Democrats criticized the interview's lack of oath or video recording and accused Bondi of evading questions, while Republicans defended the process and highlighted ongoing investigations into Epstein's case.