March 5: Kathryn Ruemmler Subpoenaed by Congress as House Panel Demands Goldman Sachs Testimony

• Kathryn Ruemmler Goldman Sachs' general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler has been subpoenaed by a House panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein's financial networks. Ruemmler, who previously served as White House counsel under Barack Obama, is being called to testify alongside other high-profile figures about her role in the bank's relationship with the convicted sex offender. The congressional inquiry is focusing on how major financial institutions facilitated Epstein's operations despite red flags about his activities. CNBC →
• Leon Black Apollo Global Management founder Leon Black has been formally asked to testify before House Republicans about his extensive financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Black previously paid Epstein at least $158 million for tax and estate planning services, a relationship that cost him his role as CEO of Apollo. The House panel is seeking testimony about the nature of these payments and whether they constituted something beyond legitimate advisory services. Black has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing but acknowledged the relationship damaged his reputation. New York Post →
• Pam Bondi Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to testify about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files during her tenure as Florida's attorney general. The House panel is investigating whether Bondi's office adequately pursued charges against Epstein associates and enablers during the original investigation. Critics have long argued that Florida prosecutors, including Bondi's office, failed to hold Epstein's co-conspirators accountable. Bondi's testimony could prove crucial for her confirmation prospects as Trump's pick for attorney general. The Times →
• Prince Andrew The former Duke of York has been forced to surrender his lease to a cottage on the royal estate following his recent arrest in connection with the Epstein investigation. The move represents another step in Andrew's complete removal from royal properties and privileges. His loss of the cottage lease comes as his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson faces homelessness, reportedly staying with friends after losing her own royal accommodations. The developments highlight the continuing fallout from Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein and the ongoing criminal investigation. NewsNation →
• Jeffrey Epstein's Private Chef FBI files have revealed testimony from Jeffrey Epstein's former private chef who detailed famous guests including Prince Andrew at Epstein's various properties. The chef's account provides new details about the scope of Epstein's social circle and the prominent figures who visited his homes. The testimony appears in newly released FBI documents that are shedding light on the breadth of Epstein's connections to powerful individuals. The chef's revelations add to the mounting evidence about who had access to Epstein's properties where alleged abuse took place. Yahoo →
• Andrew Windsor's Ex-Girlfriend A former girlfriend of Andrew Windsor has come forward with explosive claims about a compromising photograph allegedly showing the ex-prince kneeling over a woman in what appears to be an Epstein-connected setting. The woman's allegations add another disturbing element to the growing scandal surrounding Windsor's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Her claims come as investigators continue to probe Windsor's connections to the convicted sex offender and as more evidence emerges about activities at Epstein's properties. The photograph, if it exists, could represent significant evidence in ongoing criminal proceedings. LADbible →
• Andrew Windsor The ongoing police investigation into Andrew Windsor's Epstein connections has expanded significantly, with law enforcement sources saying Windsor has effectively dragged police deeper into the scandal through his various legal maneuvers. The criminal probe is now examining multiple aspects of Windsor's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, including financial transactions and travel arrangements. Investigators are reportedly frustrated with Windsor's cooperation level and are pursuing additional evidence through other channels. The case represents one of the most high-profile criminal investigations stemming from the Epstein scandal. AOL.com →