American private equity investor and ex-CEO of Apollo Global Management
Kathryn Ruemmler has testified before the House Oversight Committee, acknowledging a long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saying he used her to legitimize his standing. She has stepped down from Goldman Sachs but remains as senior adviser. Lawmakers are pursuing further depositions and documents as part of a broad probe into Epstein’s network.
A US father has filed a federal lawsuit against his son’s school district, arguing that notice and opt-out requirements for LGBTQ-related lessons violate his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The district reportedly limited opt-outs, while a Pride Month presentation touched on gender identity and surgery. The case underscores parental rights in education as districts balance policy and law.
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.
Avid social videos show a man offering free hugs in Nottingham to spark conversations about mental health. The project started after a viral post on TikTok and has grown into a daily street activity with the aim of helping strangers talk openly about their struggles.
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.