Ruemmler to testify before House panel on Epstein connections
Kathryn Ruemmler, a former attorney in the Obama administration, is set to face questioning regarding her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. She has expressed regret over her past dealings with Epstein. (sources: ap, cnn, wsj, nytimes, theguardian)
Ruemmler testified in a closed-door congressional hearing about her connections to Epstein. She stated that she did not have knowledge of any ongoing criminal activity.
- Ruemmler described her past dealings with Epstein as a mistake and expressed regret.
- She served as White House counsel under Barack Obama before her role at Goldman Sachs.
- The House committee is investigating Epstein's connections and activities.
Why it matters
The investigation seeks to clarify the extent of Epstein's connections with influential figures and institutions.
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6 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is S1049: Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025.
S1049 · 119th Congress
Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025
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What S1049 actually does
This story is about Goldman's Former Top Lawyer Calls Epstein a 'Masterful Liar'. This bill would direct DOJ’s Office for Victims of Crime to continue implementing GAO anti-trafficking recommendations.
If passed, it would:
- direct DOJ’s Office for Victims of Crime to continue implementing GAO anti-trafficking recommendations • require reporting to Congress on that implementation.
5 other bills moving on this issue
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This story is about Goldman's Former Top Lawyer Calls Epstein a 'Masterful Liar'. This bill would make clear that obtaining a victim by fraud or deception would trigger federal kidnapping provisions.
If passed, it would
- make clear that obtaining a victim by fraud or deception can trigger federal kidnapping provisions • update federal child-exploitation and sexual-abuse enforcement tools.
This story is about Goldman's Former Top Lawyer Calls Epstein a 'Masterful Liar'. This bill would require Treasury to produce suspicious activity reports tied to Epstein, Maxwell, co-conspirators, and named counterparties.
If passed, it would
- require Treasury to produce suspicious activity reports tied to Epstein, Maxwell, co-conspirators • require reports on which institutions filed those records and what Treasury investigations occurred.
This story is about Goldman's Former Top Lawyer Calls Epstein a 'Masterful Liar'. This bill would authorize Senate litigation to seek compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
If passed, it would
- authorize Senate litigation to seek compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act • increase pressure for fuller disclosure while preserving whatever redactions the law allows.
This story is about Goldman's Former Top Lawyer Calls Epstein a 'Masterful Liar'. This bill would formally put the House on record demanding full federal document release.
If passed, it would
- formally put the House on record demanding full federal document release • add pressure for broader disclosure around associates, evidence, and referrals.
This story is about Goldman's Former Top Lawyer Calls Epstein a 'Masterful Liar'. This bill would authorize civil suits against the government for failure to notify victims about plea bargains or DPAs.
If passed, it would
- authorize civil suits against the government for failure to notify victims about plea bargains or DPAs • strengthen practical enforcement of crime-victim notice rights in future trafficking and abuse cases.
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