In the United States, high-profile figures are being called to testify regarding their connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as part of an ongoing investigation by the House Oversight Committee. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who was previously a neighbor of Epstein, has agreed to voluntarily appear before the committee on May 6 to address his ties to Epstein. Despite claiming in 2005 that he found Epstein 'disgusting' and decided to cut ties, Lutnick's history includes visits to Epstein's private island in 2012 and an invitation to a fundraiser in 2015. At a Senate hearing, he stated that he could not recall the purpose of his trip to the island but insisted that nothing inappropriate occurred during their interactions. Additionally, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee in June regarding his relationship with Epstein, a move confirmed by lawmakers. Gates has publicly expressed regret over meeting Epstein, describing his interactions as a significant error in judgment. Both prominent figures have not been accused of wrongdoing related to Epstein's illegal activities, and their testimonies aim to clarify the nature of their connections to him. This investigation follows the release of documents by the Justice Department, which revealed various relationships with Epstein, fueling the scrutiny around these high-profile individuals and their past associations.