Former Obama White House counsel to face House questioning over Epstein ties

16 July 2026
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Former Obama White House counsel to face House questioning over Epstein ties

Guardian Read the source

Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.

Forbes UK Read the source

Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, is set to face questioning before a House committee Wednesday about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Hindustan Times Read the source

Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with deceased sex offender Epstein.

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