Last week, survivors of Epstein bravely spoke up about the government’s repeated mishandling of its investigation into his criminal activity. In Palm Beach—the South Florida town where Epstein ran his sex-trafficking empire for years and was eventually charged with sexual abuse of a minor—Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee held a shadow field hearing that Rep. Robert Garcia said was intentionally centered on lifting up survivors’ voices. Victims shared emotional accounts of their experiences: One had been trafficked to Epstein while he was under house arrest and later had her name released by the Pam Bondi-led DOJ despite her requests to remain anonymous. (In contrast, Epstein’s former neighbor, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was permitted to keep his hearing behind closed doors, with the transcript quietly released a week later.) Survivors’ voices continued to reverberate elsewhere, as footage of the powerful testimonies from New York was also released. And in a developing story today, the House Oversight Committee interviewed Tova Noel, the prison guard who believes she was the last person to see Epstein alive.

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• Former US Attorneys General Bondi and Garland in crosshairs of Epstein investigation

  National Correspondent Camaron Stevenson breaks down the failures and mishandling of the Epstein case by multiple Attorneys General. Share on Substack, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram & Threads.

• Trump Doesn’t Want You To Know What Was Said In This Epstein Hearing

  Kat Tenbarge looks into the transcript of the House Oversight Committee’s closed-door interview with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Watch now on YouTube.

• The Plumbers of Epsteingate Part Two

  American Freakshow’s Nina Burleigh and Katie Chenoweth continue digging into the various players involved in the Trump administration’s’s Epstein Cover-Up. Share on Substack, Threads, Facebook & Twitter.

• Gov. Brian Kemp vetoes ‘Epstein Amendment’ to disclose taxpayer-funded harassment settlements

  Courier Georgia’s Colleen Hamilton details how Gov. Kemp blocked a bill that passed the George House and Senate with broad bipartisan support which would have required members of both chambers to publicly disclose if government funds were used to settle sexual harassment claims. Share now on Facebook & Instagram.

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Headlines to Know

• Dems demand Lutnick resign over Epstein interview: ‘You lied’ CNBC, Kevin Breuninger, 05/14/26

• ‘The Butterfly Trust’: How Deutsche Bank maintained Jeffrey Epstein as a client until he was arrested Fortune, Lily Mae Lazarus, 05/17/26

• French Prosecutors Have Identified More Victims in Epstein Probe The Wall Street Journal, Matthew Dalton, 05/17/26

• Was She Epstein’s Victim or His Enforcer? Sarah Kellen Faces New Scrutiny La Voce di New York, Amanda James, 05/17/26

• The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned The New York Times, 05/18/26

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Early last week, a federal judge unsealed a note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein before his first failed suicide attempt in prison. The document quickly dominated the Epstein news cycle, with several experts pointing out that it at least appeared to be authentic. While everyone was trying to make sense of this latest bombshell, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared before the House Oversight Committee and revealed that his ties to Epstein were more extensive than he had previously admitted. During his closed-door testimony, Lutnick also walked back earlier claims that Epstein was “the greatest blackmailer ever.” After the interview, Rep. James Comer—who recently attempted to stymie the committee’s investigative powers—held a press conference where he explicitly denied that there was any cover-up. Rep. Yassamin Ansari disagreed, however, saying Lutnick was involved in “the most egregious cover-up in American history.” This coming week, members of the House Oversight Committee plan to hold a shadow field hearing in Palm Beach, Florida, where Epstein lived, worked and preyed upon minors for years.

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• Lutnick admits, then denies, White House instructed him to walk back claim Epstein was ‘greatest blackmailer ever’

  National Correspondent Camaron Stevenson breaks down Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s baffling appearance before the House Oversight Committee. Share on Substack, Threads, Twitter & TikTok.

• Epstein’s Suicide Note Looks Real

  American Freakshow’s Nina Burleigh and Katie Chenoweth highlight the overlap in certain phrases used both in Epstein’s emails and the newly-released suicide note. Share on Substack and Instagram.

• From the Clubs of Ibiza to International Arms Dealmaker

  Nina Burleigh interviews Italian journalist Sacha Biazzo about the checkered history of Trump’s Special Representative for Global Partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, and his Epstein connections. Watch on YouTube and share on Threads.

• Epstein survivors testify in Albany, push for bill to let victims sue his estate

  Courier New York’s Audrey Kemp details the push from survivors of sex trafficking rings to sue the estates of deceased abusers. Share on TikTok, Threads & Twitter.

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Headlines to Know

• How Jeffrey Epstein leveraged a prestigious U.N.-affiliated nonprofit—and the Gates Foundation—to control women and keep them in his orbit Fortune, Jessica Mathews, 5/09/26

• A Library Dedicated Solely to the Epstein Files Is Opening in New York Wired, EJ Dickson, 5/11/26

• See Who Has Faced Fallout From the Epstein Files The New York Times, Karen Yourish, Lazaro Gamio and Amy Schoenfeld Walker, 5/05/26

• Why Trump Thinks He Can Get Away With Epstein Ties The Daily Beast, Wiktoria Gucia, 5/11/26

• Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his ‘good name’ The Guardian, Johanna Berkman, 5/05/26

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After Rep. James Comer abruptly canceled all future House Oversight hearings, many feared that momentum around the Epstein investigations would grind to a halt. But instead of slowing down, multiple parallel efforts have emerged to keep the pressure on. In the House, Rep. Robert Garcia and other Democrats filed a resolution to hold former AG Pam Bondi in civil contempt for skipping her April deposition, which has now been rescheduled for May 29th. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick is set to appear this Wednesday and a field hearing in Palm Beach with witnesses and victims is planned for May 12th. Elsewhere, the Government Accountability Office has announced its own investigation into the release of the files. And in New York, two of Epstein’s victims announced they would testify in support of a bill to give other survivors an opportunity to seek punitive damages in state lawsuits against his estate. These collective efforts on multiple fronts aim to prevent the Trump administration from sweeping this story under the rug.

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Leading Stories from The Cover-Up

• Bondi’s Epstein hearing is back on as a mysterious $3 million gift from Epstein comes to light

  Using COURIER’S database powered by ThorianAI, national correspondent Camaron Stevenson discovered that Epstein’s personal lawyer, Darren Indyke, failed to disclose a massive gift from his boss during his March deposition. Share on Substack, Facebook, Twitter & Threads.

• Epstein Class Supervillain Peter Thiel Loves Secrets

  American Freakshow’s Nina Burleigh and Katie Chenoweth dive into tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s unusually close ties to Epstein. Share on Substack, Bluesky, Threads & Twitter.

• Todd Blanche Sued Over Epstein Cover Up by Journalist Katie Phang

  Kat Tenbarge breaks down Katie Phang’s legal efforts to hold Trump’s new AG personally responsible for failing to publish all Epstein-related documents. Watch on YouTube.

• Trump Is Blocking Epstein Evidence From the UK

  OneHandPolitics’ Mason details the extraordinary measures the Trump administration is taking to block UK investigations tied to Epstein. Share the video on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook.

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Headlines to Know

• Epstein survivors hold roundtable on the Hill after King Charles declines their invite The Independent, Eric Garcia, 4/29/26

• Epstein Obtained Objects From Islam’s Holiest Site for His Island ‘Mosque’ The New York Times, Ephrat Livni, 4/29/26

• Epstein Victims’ Pursuit of Justice Finds a New Venue: Albany, N.Y. The New York Times, Benjamin Oreskes, 4/30/26

• Jeffrey Epstein’s Possible Suicide Note Hidden From Public View The New York Times, Benjamin Weiser, Steve Eder, Jan Ransom, 4/30/26

• Bard president to retire after report examines Epstein ties WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Andrew Waite, Lucas Willard, Elias Guerra, 5/02/26

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With the Epstein story back in the national spotlight, pressure on the Trump administration has intensified once again. But just as momentum appeared to be building—Rep. Nancy Mace publicly joined Democrats in calling for former US Attorney General Pam Bondi to be held in contempt and Amanda Ungaro expressed interest in providing testimony of her own—Rep. James Comer abruptly hit the brakes. In a startling move, Comer canceled all further Epstein hearings, effectively blocking any genuine attempts to uncover new information. He also indicated that some committee members may be open to pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s closest co-conspirator. Meanwhile, the DOJ blocked international investigations by withholding files from UK Police, and United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick refused to answer any more questions about his relationship—financial or otherwise—to Epstein. In a developing story, the DOJ’s office of the inspector general is preparing to audit the department’s handling of the files and its adherence (or lack thereof) to the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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• Ciao Paolo! An Italian Party Boy Among The Trump Supervillains

  On the heels of her interview with Amanda Ungaro, American Freakshow’s Nina Burleigh shines a light on the numerous connections between Epstein and Trump advisor Paolo Zampolli. Share this article on Substack, BlueSky, Twitter, & Threads.

• Gloves Off: Congressional Resignations Expose Dark Underbelly of Patriarchy

  COURIER CEO and Gloves Off host Tara McGowan is joined by Nina Burleigh to discuss the connections between Trump’s presidency, Epstein and the culture that enabled his crimes. Watch on YouTube.

• Republicans are using this loophole to keep Dems from holding Bondi in contempt

  COURIER’s national correspondent Camaron Stevenson breaks down the procedural loopholes Republicans are exploiting to avoid holding pedo protector Pam Bondi accountable for failing to appear at her April 14 deposition. Share the video on Instagram, TikTok & Threads.

• Michigan lawmakers take action to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Interlochen

  The Gander’s political correspondent, Kyle Kaminski, reports on a growing investigation into Epstein’s connections to the state’s renowned performing arts school. Share on Facebook & Instagram.

• Kevin Warsh’s CHAOTIC Hearing: Epstein, Unexplained Millions, And More

  Mason of One Hand Politics covers the Fed Chair nominee’s tense Senate Banking Committee hearing, where he dodged questions on his possible financial ties to Epstein. Watch on YouTube.

• The two men stonewalling Congress’ investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network

  Below the Beltway’s Camaron Stevenson highlights the steps Rep. Comer and Sen. Crapo are taking to limit the scope of ongoing Epstein investigations. Share on Substack, Threads, Twitter & Bluesky.

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Headlines to Know

• Justice Department’s watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release AP News, Eric Tucker, 4/23/26

• Inside Epstein’s Zorro Ranch: the FBI cover-up exposed 60 Minutes Australia, Tara Brown, 4/26/26

• UK PM Starmer says he shouldn’t have appointed Epstein-linked pick for US ambassador CNN News, Issy Ronald, 4/20/2026

• Epstein Craved Harvard Connections. Many There Were Eager to Help The New York Times, Mark Arsenault and Debra Kamin, 4/20/26

• The Rise of the Epstein Democrat The New Yorker, Jon Allsop, 4/24/26

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It had been over two months since the last Epstein Files dump when Attorney General Pam Bondi was ousted and replaced with Todd Blanche, who claims there is nothing more to release and no case to bring forward. Coupled with the escalating war and genocidal threats made on Truth Social, the administration’s game of distraction in an attempt to put a lid on the Epstein story seemed to be succeeding—until the First Lady took to the podium. In the days after Melania Trump denied a friendship with Epstein and called for survivors to have their day in Congress, the lid popped off. COURIER landed an exclusive interview with Amanda Ungaro—the woman many believe to have been the inspiration for the First Lady’s remarks, Rep. Nancy Mace joined House Democrats to say Bondi should be held in contempt if she doesn’t appear at her rescheduled deposition, and Epstein-related settlement payouts hit $1B.

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• The Woman Who Knows Too Much: An Interview with Amanda Ungaro

  COURIER’s Nina Burleigh interviews Amanda Ungaro about Melania’s relationship with Epstein. Share this article on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook & Threads.

• Banks, Epstein cohorts pay $1B to sweep sex trafficking empire under the rug

  Below the Beltway author Camaron Stevenson dives into why theTrump administration insists there’s “nothing to investigate” despite Epstein victims receiving massive settlements.

• Billionaire Opponent of Diversity Is Underwriting Mailers Targeting Black Voters in Virginia to Aid Donald Trump

  Grave Injustice author Lisa Graves shares how Epstein pen pal Peter Thiel is attempting to influence Virginia’s upcoming special election. Share the newsletter on Threads and Twitter.

• The Curious Case of Attorney General Todd Blanche

  Nina Burleigh digs into Trump’s former lawyer and acting AG Todd Blanche’s fishy closed-door interview with Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. Share this article on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook & Threads.

• Predators in Power: Summer Lee on Trump, Melania & the Epstein Files

  COURIER CEO and Gloves Off host Tara McGowan is joined by Rep. Summer Lee to discuss the second wave of Me Too and holding former AG Pam Bondi in contempt for evading the House Oversight Committee. Watch on YouTube.

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Headlines to Know

• Garcia threatens Bondi with contempt on Tuesday The Hill, Max Rego, 4/13/26

• Ex-model, arrested by Aventura police and deported, causes White House stir The Miami Herald, Julie K. Brown and Grethel Aguila, 4/18/26

• Cadaver dogs and drones: Records show scope of search at Zorro Ranch Santa Fe New Mexican, Clara Bates, 4/13/26

• Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein AP News, Meg Kinnard & Josh Boak, 4/13/26

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For too long, the Epstein Class has dealt in wealth, power, and politics to avoid accountability and deny victims & survivors their due justice. The American public deserves the truth, but the Trump Administration is failing its legal obligation to deliver it.

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