Commerce Secretary Set for Congressional Date to Clear Epstein Drama

KEY POINTS

•Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee on May 6.
•This follows the Justice Department’s release of documents that detailed Lutnick’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
•Lutnick denied wrongdoing and expressed eagerness to clarify facts, while Oversight chair James Comer highlighted his voluntary cooperation.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, clearly aiming for 'Epstein Associate of the Year,' agreed to a May 6 transcribed chat with the House Oversight Committee. This follows fresh Justice Dept. docs throwing glitter and suspicion on his Epstein ties. Lutnick boldly claims innocence, telling Axios' Mike Allen he’s just dying to 'set the record straight.' Oversight chair James Comer praised Lutnick for being 'proactively voluntary,' which is congressional for 'please don’t subpoena me.' The transcript promises to be the next binge-worthy docuseries for accountability junkies everywhere. Spoiler: It’s happening in 2026, starring taxpayer money and awkward questions.