Secretary Howard Lutnick will undergo a transcribed interview regarding his past proximity to Jeffrey Epstein and historical fundraising communications.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

10%·90%

Daily Kos

Feb 14

Clips of the week: GOP's Super Bowl fallout—and Pam Bondi's faceplant

Secretary Howard Lutnick was questioned by the Senate regarding his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during a hearing on broadband funding.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigrationCriminal Justice

11%·89%

Reuters

Mar 25

US patent office head faces bipartisan grilling in Congress - Reuters

Secretary Lutnick is facing scrutiny from lawmakers over whether his private patent holdings conflict with his oversight of the USPTO.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingTechnology/Privacy

22%·78%

TIME

Feb 10

U.S. Commerce Secretary Confirms He Visited Epstein’s Island Years After He Said He’d Cut Ties

Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island in 2012, contradicting his previous claims of cutting ties earlier.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeEconomy

7%·93%

memeorandum

Jan 30

Sen. Chris Coons: Democrats Are Willing to Shut Down DHS Over ICE Abuses (Sam Stein/The Bulwark)

Secretary Howard Lutnick faced new allegations regarding past contacts and a planned visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingImmigration

8%·92%

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The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation

Apr 17

CFHK Foundation Leads New Warning on Hong Kong Risks

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick was urged to warn American firms about the deteriorating business climate in Hong Kong.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

57%·43%

Washington Examiner+2

Apr 17

House Democrat asks Trump administration to loosen restrictions on killing sea lions

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was urged by Rep. Perez to ease restrictions on sea lion removal along the Columbia River.

Environment/ClimateAgriculture

67%·33%

Reuters

Apr 22

Micron pushes US Congress to crack down on chip tool sales to Chinese rivals, sources say - Reuters

Secretary Howard Lutnick met with ASML's CEO as the department manages export controls and the legislative push from Micron.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

57%·43%

contrariannews.org

Mar 5

The Epstein Cover-up Must End

Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012, leading to calls for his resignation.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

11%·89%

American Wire News

Apr 4

Trump mulling more changes to his Cabinet in weeks ahead: report

Howard Lutnick is reportedly among the cabinet members under scrutiny following controversies related to past associations and agency decisions.

Ethics/CorruptionDefense/Military

17%·83%

Elkhorn Media Group

Apr 2

Trump signs executive order on mail-in balloting, Oregon officials fire back

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick defended the order, stating it would ensure mail-in ballots are safe, secure, and accurate.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

50%·50%

Washington Examiner

Apr 14

Lawmakers honor Holocaust Remembrance Day amid rising antisemitism

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick praised President Trump as a great friend to the Jewish people during the Capitol Hill ceremony.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

44%·56%

The Daily Bo Snerdley

Mar 5

U.S. House subpoenas Pam Bondi on Epstein investigation

Secretary Howard Lutnick will undergo a transcribed interview regarding his past proximity to Jeffrey Epstein and historical fundraising communications.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

10%·90%

Daily Kos

Feb 14

Clips of the week: GOP's Super Bowl fallout—and Pam Bondi's faceplant

Secretary Howard Lutnick was questioned by the Senate regarding his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during a hearing on broadband funding.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

11%·89%

MoneyCheck+4

Apr 16

Fellowship PAC Secures $11M in Crypto Industry Contributions from Major Backers

Howard Lutnick's former firm Cantor Fitzgerald contributed $10 million to the PAC while he serves as Commerce Secretary.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

40%·60%

COINTURK NEWS

Apr 16

Solana-backed PAC pledges $8 million to Ohio race

Secretary Howard Lutnick's firm Cantor Fitzgerald contributed $10 million to a PAC supporting crypto-friendly candidates.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

45%·55%

farms.com+1

Apr 17

Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood

Secretary Lutnick emphasized the administration's commitment to supporting coastal communities and high-quality American seafood.

Budget/SpendingAgriculture

75%·25%

Reuters

Mar 25

US patent office head faces bipartisan grilling in Congress - Reuters

Secretary Lutnick is facing scrutiny from lawmakers over whether his private patent holdings conflict with his oversight of the USPTO.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

22%·78%

Jewish Insider

Apr 15

Commerce secretary, congressional leaders commemorate Yom HaShoah on Capitol Hill

Secretary Howard Lutnick praised Donald Trump's record on Jewish issues and recounted the personal impact of his visit to Holocaust sites.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

55%·45%

IPWatchdog

Feb 10

Lutnick Tells Coons He Will Not ‘Harm Innovation’ With Patent Tax Proposal

Secretary Lutnick confirmed the Commerce Department is abandoning a proposal to tax patents based on their estimated value.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Confirms He Visited Epstein’s Island Years After He Said He’d Cut Ties

Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island in 2012, contradicting his previous claims of cutting ties earlier.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

7%·93%

memeorandum

Jan 30

Sen. Chris Coons: Democrats Are Willing to Shut Down DHS Over ICE Abuses (Sam Stein/The Bulwark)

Secretary Howard Lutnick faced new allegations regarding past contacts and a planned visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

8%·92%

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Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood

CFHK Foundation Leads New Warning on Hong Kong Risks

House Democrat asks Trump administration to loosen restrictions on killing sea lions

Micron pushes US Congress to crack down on chip tool sales to Chinese rivals, sources say - Reuters

Trump signs executive order on mail-in balloting, Oregon officials fire back

Lawmakers honor Holocaust Remembrance Day amid rising antisemitism

Fellowship PAC Secures $11M in Crypto Industry Contributions from Major Backers

Solana-backed PAC pledges $8 million to Ohio race

Commerce secretary, congressional leaders commemorate Yom HaShoah on Capitol Hill

Lutnick Tells Coons He Will Not ‘Harm Innovation’ With Patent Tax Proposal

The Epstein Cover-up Must End

Trump mulling more changes to his Cabinet in weeks ahead: report

U.S. House subpoenas Pam Bondi on Epstein investigation

Clips of the week: GOP's Super Bowl fallout—and Pam Bondi's faceplant

US patent office head faces bipartisan grilling in Congress - Reuters

U.S. Commerce Secretary Confirms He Visited Epstein’s Island Years After He Said He’d Cut Ties

Sen. Chris Coons: Democrats Are Willing to Shut Down DHS Over ICE Abuses (Sam Stein/The Bulwark)

CFHK Foundation Leads New Warning on Hong Kong Risks

House Democrat asks Trump administration to loosen restrictions on killing sea lions

Micron pushes US Congress to crack down on chip tool sales to Chinese rivals, sources say - Reuters

The Epstein Cover-up Must End

Trump mulling more changes to his Cabinet in weeks ahead: report

Trump signs executive order on mail-in balloting, Oregon officials fire back

Lawmakers honor Holocaust Remembrance Day amid rising antisemitism

U.S. House subpoenas Pam Bondi on Epstein investigation

Clips of the week: GOP's Super Bowl fallout—and Pam Bondi's faceplant

Fellowship PAC Secures $11M in Crypto Industry Contributions from Major Backers

Solana-backed PAC pledges $8 million to Ohio race

Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood

US patent office head faces bipartisan grilling in Congress - Reuters

Commerce secretary, congressional leaders commemorate Yom HaShoah on Capitol Hill

Lutnick Tells Coons He Will Not ‘Harm Innovation’ With Patent Tax Proposal

U.S. Commerce Secretary Confirms He Visited Epstein’s Island Years After He Said He’d Cut Ties

Sen. Chris Coons: Democrats Are Willing to Shut Down DHS Over ICE Abuses (Sam Stein/The Bulwark)