Jeffrey Epstein scandal stories

Sep 13, 2026

House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe as Tucker Carlson accuses Trump of cover-up

The House of Representatives voted to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Separately, Tucker Carlson accused former President Donald Trump of directly ordering a cover-up of Epstein-related documents, prompting Trump to say he cut ties with Carlson months ago.

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Top claims

▪Leon Black filed a lawsuit against House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer on September 3, 2026, arguing the congressional subpoenas seeking his nondisclosure agreements and deposition are invalid.
▪White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis stated that Donald Trump has been totally exonerated regarding Jeffrey Epstein and has done more for Epstein's victims than anyone before him.
▪The Survivor's Voice Protection Act would establish a legal definition of grooming and require fiduciaries to report suspected grooming of minors to law enforcement.

People involved

Tucker Carlson Donald Trump

Subtopics

Congressional investigations1 Government transparency1 Political accountability1

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