Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Testify to Congress on Epstein Ties; Maxwell Hideout Sells

Commerce Secretary Faces Congressional Testimony on Epstein Connections

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is set to testify before Congress next month regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to reports from both Politico and CNBC. The House Oversight Committee has scheduled Lutnick for a May 6 interview to discuss his ties to the disgraced financier, marking a significant development in ongoing congressional investigations into the Epstein network.

Maxwell's New Hampshire Hideout Commands Premium Price

New Hampshire Public Radio reported that Ghislaine Maxwell's former hideout in New Hampshire has sold for $2.3 million, significantly outpacing typical state home values. The property, where Maxwell was hiding before her 2020 arrest, attracted considerable interest despite its notorious association with the Epstein case. You can explore more about Maxwell's activities in our people section.

International Scope and Ongoing Revelations

Meanwhile, The New York Times published new reporting on Epstein's operations in Paris, detailing how the sex offender cultivated access to France's elite circles. The report adds to the growing international dimension of the Epstein scandal, with documents in our archive revealing the global scope of his network.

Continued Fallout and Speculation

The Epstein files continue generating headlines across multiple fronts. Entertainment Weekly reported on Gigi Hadid's explanation for why she and sister Bella appear in the released documents, while Portsmouth Daily Times covered growing pressure on universities to remove names of Epstein associates from campus buildings. NPR questioned whether the full truth about the Epstein network will ever be revealed, while unverified reports from AOL and Yahoo speculated about potential hacking threats and Maxwell's prison strategies.