‘No response’ from Comer on Lutnick subpoena over Epstein ties, House Democrat says

Published February 15, 2026 3:31pm ET



The top Democrat on the House oversight committee says its Republican chairman has given “no response” on subpoenaing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to answer questions about his past correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) said on Sunday he had asked Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to bring Lutnick in for questioning before the congressional panel. Garcia believes Lutnick should testify.

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