Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Wednesday became the first Cabinet official in President Donald Trump’s second administration to sit for a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers intensify scrutiny over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the federal government’s handling of the investigation into him. Lutnick, who …
Read More »A Look at Trump Administration Officials Named in the Epstein Records
Newly released Justice Department records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein include references to several officials who have served in President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a review of the files. The more than 3 million pages of materials include flight logs, emails, business documents and contact entries. The …
Read More »Commerce Secretary Says U.S. Tariff Deadline Will Hold as Trade Talks Continue
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday the Biden administration is holding firm to its Aug. 1 deadline for new tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners, expressing optimism that President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade strategy will yield major new agreements in the coming days. “The next two weeks are going …
Read More »Trump Names Howard Lutnick Commerce Secretary Nominee
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is his nominee for commerce secretary. Lutnick, a longtime Trump ally and co-chair of his transition team, is known for his resilience, cryptocurrency advocacy, and strong support for tariffs aimed at protecting American workers. “Howard …
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