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Lutnick Agrees to Closed-Door Epstein Interview
Dana covers Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's voluntary interview and questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Today, the Supreme Court made two shadow docket rulings Monday night that will negatively impact trans people and black and brown voters; the Trump administration does a 180 on dropping their appeals against major law firms; Howard Lutnick will testify behind closed doors in the Epstein matter; Kristi Noem is hung out to dry in a Senate hearing; Trump admits he has no evacuation plan for the Middle East as he comes up with another excuse for starting a war with Iran; NYAG Letitia James orders hospitals to resume care for transgender minors; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.
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Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran | The Washington Post
214. The Court's (Selective) Impatience is a Vice | Steve Vladeck
Scoop: Lutnick volunteers to testify on Epstein ties | Axios
Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms | The New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Orders Hospital to Resume Youth Transgender Care | The New York Times
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