American private equity investor and former Apollo Global Management co-founder
The Guardian reports that the attorney general has depicted a perceived surge in school-based gender transitions as a national crisis. A federal lawsuit against a Kansas district underscores parental rights debates, while internal guidelines prompting debate over notifying parents are at issue.
The SEC has filed a lawsuit to enforce an administrative subpoena against Institutional Shareholder Services, with the agency seeking records on proxy recommendations and votes as Trump-era oversight intensifies. ISS contends First Amendment concerns, while regulators say the probe remains in fact-finding.
Cuba faces ongoing power outages and rising living costs as a long-standing U.S. embargo compounds the island’s economic crisis. Doctors and families describe mounting psychological stress and scarce resources, while officials point to sanctions as a key driver of hardship.
The House has found Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas in its inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein. The full House approved the contempt resolution by unanimous consent after the Oversight Committee voted 41–0 to recommend the action. The matter has been referred to the Justice Department for possible criminal review.
The Oversight Committee has moved to refer the Epstein-related contempt against a private-equity chief to the Justice Department. Black has refused to hand over nondisclosure agreements or appear for deposition. The committee’s action comes amid bipartisan support and follows an earlier voluntary interview; a deposition was delayed but ultimately not attended.
Leon Black has filed a defamation suit against Representative Robert Garcia, alleging false statements linked to Epstein’s crimes. The suit follows Black’s congressional testimony denying knowledge of Epstein’s activities and accuses Garcia of lying to the public. The case seeks $7.25 million in damages and is part of ongoing Oversight Committee battles.