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The previously scheduled hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee was meant to address the Commerce Department’s role in building U.S. broadband networks.
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Hearing before Senate Appropriations Committee was meant to address Commerce Department's role in building U.S. broadband networks
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The author
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News Article
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{
    "committee": "Senate Appropriations Committee",
    "organization": "Commerce Department"
}
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Politics
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM (6 months ago)

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Lutnick Acknowledges Traveling to Epstein’s Island
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/howard-lutnick-jeffrey-epstein-island.html

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island, contradicting previous claims. The admission came during a Senate hearing, where Democrats questioned Lutnick's ties to Epstein. The article details Lutnick's interactions with Epstein and the political fallout.

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