Why it matters: The clash is part of a wider Trump effort to strip DEI themes from federally backed accounts of U.S. history ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
What's new: Kathryn Ruemmler said she would have gone to law enforcement if she had seen signs Epstein was abusing women or girls.
What's new: Transcripts show Gates said Epstein used “veiled” pressure as Congress reviews the handling of the sex-trafficking case.
What's new: Gates told lawmakers he met Epstein to seek support for the Gates Foundation and called those contacts a "grave error in judgment."
What's new: Lawmakers are expected to ask about meetings, emails and philanthropy ties after Justice Department files named Gates.
What's next: Bill Gates is due before the panel Wednesday as lawmakers widen their review of the government's handling of Epstein-related cases.
Why it matters: Blanche could face bipartisan questions over the Justice Department's handling of Epstein records and a disputed compensation fund.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told House lawmakers the DOJ released all files required by the Epstein law, while admitting redaction mistakes.