James Comer

Mitch McConnell is hospitalized and absent from the 146th St. Jerome Picnic in Kentucky. James Comer supporters attended the event.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer warned Dr. Anthony Fauci that the presidential pardon he received does not exempt him from testifying at a hearing. Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is scheduled to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday.

DoorDash faces a boycott from Free D.C. after supporting a Republican bill to block future D.C. tax and fee changes without congressional approval. The D.C. Council recently approved a 20-cent food delivery fee, which DoorDash opposed, claiming it would disproportionately impact underserved communities. Council members countered that the fee funds community programs and criticized DoorDash for opposing the fee over procedural grounds while supporting a bill with similar procedural gaps.

Lawmakers questioned Jeffrey Epstein's former banker, Jes Staley, in a closed-door hearing amid frustrations over his credibility, while an international model scout linked to Epstein, Daniel Siad, was found dead in Paris as he faced investigation for alleged rape and human trafficking.

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform advanced the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act (H.R. 9720), which would extend Congress's review period for D.C. tax changes from 30 to 60 days and require congressional approval for tax increases. The bill faces opposition from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chair Phil Mendelson, who argue it would hinder the city's fiscal recovery, while companies like DoorDash support it as a way to limit local tax burdens.

Jes Staley, a former JPMorgan executive, testified to the House Oversight Committee that he discussed Jeffrey Epstein's criminal exposure with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in 2006 and 2008. JPMorgan disputes Staley's claims, citing a UK tribunal finding him 'evasive and unreliable,' while House Democrats criticize Staley for being evasive and pledge to pursue further testimony under oath.

House lawmakers are questioning former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The oversight chair accused Staley of advocating for Epstein and urging JPMorgan to maintain ties with him despite internal concerns.

A Republican bill introduced by Rep. James Comer would require Congressional approval for any tax or fee changes in the District of Columbia. Currently, Congress has 30 days to challenge such changes, but the bill would extend this to 60 days and flip the process to require an affirmative vote. D.C. officials, including Council Chair Phil Mendelson and Council member Robert White, oppose the bill, arguing it would undermine local authority.

Former Obama White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler faced bipartisan scrutiny from the House Oversight Committee over her years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Emails revealed her contact with Epstein after his 2008 conviction, and lawmakers questioned her claims of limited involvement, citing evidence of ongoing communication and gifts.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee criticized Kathy Ruemmler for allegedly lying about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, citing emails that reference jokes about massages, Russian women, and Epstein's associates. Ruemmler testified that she had no friendship with Epstein and cut ties after his 2019 indictment, but Democratic representatives dismissed her claims as false.

Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, testified before Congress that Jeffrey Epstein used her to gain legitimacy but denied witnessing criminal activities. The House Oversight Committee is investigating Epstein's network, including Ruemmler's correspondence with him, which included personal emails and gifts. Ruemmler stepped down from Goldman Sachs amid backlash over her relationship with Epstein.

House Oversight leaders James Comer and Robert Garcia urge Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Blanche, overseeing the release of Epstein files as deputy attorney general, faces scrutiny over delayed and poorly redacted documents. The Senate Judiciary Committee is confirming Blanche while the Oversight Committee questions former Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler about her ties to Epstein.

Leon Black, a billionaire investor and co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is scheduled for a Sept. 3 deposition by House Oversight lawmakers regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The deposition, part of an investigation into Epstein's ties and nondisclosure agreements with women linked to him, will be under oath and videotaped.

The House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network will reach its one-year mark with no resolution in sight. Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed pressure to continue probing Epstein's associates, including high-profile figures like Howard Lutnick, Leon Black, and Bill Gates, while new names such as Frédéric Fekkai and Philip Levine have emerged. The probe remains politically charged, with neither party showing signs of slowing down despite limited progress in securing criminal charges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.