What we know about Howard Lutnick's testimony

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify about his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.

• May 6

Lutnick's testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from Democrats

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.

• May 6

Ro Khanna on Lutnick testimony about Epstein

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna called the testimony "embarrassing." CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.

• May 6

Lutnick testifies before key House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is testifying on Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.

• May 6

Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein

The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.

• May 1

Possible Epstein suicide note revealed

The late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have left a suicide note that has been kept sealed for years, The New York Times reports. According to the NYT, Epstein's cellmate discovered the note after Epstein was first reported to have attempted suicide. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter breaks down what to know.

• May 1

Did Jeffrey Epstein write a suicide note?

The New York Times is reporting that a note apparently left behind by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been tied up in court for years. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

• May 1

Lujan Grisham on New Mexico universal childcare

New Mexico is facing a challenge to its free universal childcare program, the only one of its kind in the U.S. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins "The Takeout" to break down how it works.

• Apr 30

Walkinshaw previews Bondi Epstein deposition

Pam Bondi is set to testify late May on the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he wants to hear from the former attorney general.

• Apr 30

4/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump signs bill funding Department of Homeland Security, ending 76-day shutdown; Louisiana postpones House primaries after Supreme Court ruling.

• Apr 30

Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt

The deposition was announced moments after Democrats said they filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi.

• Apr 29

Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said

Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."

• Apr 28

Trump says U.K.'s Starmer can "recover" as Epstein scandal hits him again

Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.

• Apr 21

Latest on Eric Swalwell allegations

Another Eric Swalwell accuser came forward on Tuesday with stunning allegations dating back to 2018. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports, and Lauren Leader, the CEO of All in Together, has more.

• Apr 14

Congressional resignations spark new scrutiny

The scandals surrounding former Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales have prompted renewed scrutiny for other congressional members accused of misdeeds. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.

• Apr 14

Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.

• Apr 13

First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein

First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

• Apr 10

Reactions to Melania Trump's Epstein statement

Questions are still swirling about why first lady Melania Trump decided to make a surprise statement Thursday denying any ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on the reaction to the first lady's comments.

• Apr 10

Breaking down Melania Trump's Epstein remarks

First lady Melania Trump held remarks on Thursday denying any link to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Apr 10

Melania gives statement on Jeffrey Epstein

First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein in a rare statement at the White House. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

• Apr 9

Melania Trump denies Epstein relationship

First lady Melania Trump slammed "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Thursday at the White House.

• Apr 9

New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files

While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.

• Apr 6

Raskin on fighter jet downed over Iran and more

Iranian forces on Friday shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet. U.S. forces rescued one of the two crew members, and the search continues for the second. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Apr 3

Parent warning about new online game

A new online game related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is raising concerns among parents and educators. The premise of the game is to survive five nights without being caught by Epstein at his home. Social media videos show kids playing it in classrooms. Meg Oliver has more.

• Apr 3

What happens to Epstein files after Bondi firing

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and picked Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to be acting AG. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joins CBS News to discuss Blanche and the fate of the Jeffrey Epstein files in the wake of Bondi's firing.

• Apr 2

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