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Former White House Counsel Ruemmler Testifies on Epstein Ties

7/15/2026

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Kathryn Ruemmler will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Ruemmler, former White House counsel (2011-2014) and Goldman Sachs general counsel, resigned but remains at the firm.
DOJ documents show she exchanged emails and gifts with Epstein, called him “Uncle Jeffrey,” then later a “monster.”
The committee subpoenaed Leon Black, who will depose on Sept. 3, and may question Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

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Kathryn Ruemmler will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Ruemmler, former White House counsel (2011-2014) and Goldman Sachs general counsel, resigned but remains at the firm.
DOJ documents show she exchanged emails and gifts with Epstein, called him “Uncle Jeffrey,” then later a “monster.”
The committee subpoenaed Leon Black, who will depose on Sept. 3, and may question Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.