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Senators Seek Records on $8.9 B Trump, Lutnick Deals

7/31/2026

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  • U.S. senators demanded information on deals that could benefit President Donald Trump’s or Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s families.
  • The New York Times reported at least 14 companies tied to the Trump or Lutnick families, with over $8.9 billion slated for them.
  • Senators asked Commerce, Defense, Energy, Interior and Export-Import Bank agencies to preserve records on the deals.
  • President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Feb. 10 2025 with Howard Lutnick behind him.