What Comer announced On March 3, Rep. James Comer said his committee is calling seven people in for transcribed interviews as part of the Jeffrey Epstein probe. The list includes Bill Gates and Kathryn Ruemmler, among others. Comer framed the step as part of seeking facts for survivors and the public. This is not a criminal subpoena. It is Congress asking people to speak under oath in a formal, recorded setting. Who is on the list The seven named are Bill Gates, Kathryn Ruemmler, Leon Black, Lesley Groff, Sarah Kellen, Ted Waitt, and Doug Band. Some names have come up in recent DOJ document releases and media reports. Ruemmler recently left her corporate counsel job after documents tied her to Epstein. Leon Black has been a public figure in past Epstein coverage. The list mixes financiers, former aides, and people tied to Epstein’s circle. Why this matters Transcribed interviews let lawmakers put questions and answers on record without a courtroom. For survivors, public testimony can clarify who knew what and when. For the institutions involved, the hearings are a spotlight on reputation management. Call it accountability theater if you like, but transcripts are permanent. They force corporate PR, former officials,…

What happened in Dallas Police detained a man outside a Marriott where Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was holding a primary night watch party. Staff and attendees noticed a person wearing camouflage, a face covering, a hat and gloves enter the hotel. Officers searched a nearby vehicle and took the man into custody while the scene unfolded just as polls for the primary were closing across most of Texas. What police reported finding Officers reported discovering ammunition in the car. Early on, reporters and eyewitnesses said there appeared to be rounds for multiple types of weapons. Police removed a plate from the vehicle during the check and took the man to the Dallas County Jail. At first authorities declined to say whether the stop was tied to the campaign event. Who the man turned out to be After questioning, investigators determined the person was at the hotel to make a delivery to an employee. Police said he was transported to jail without incident. The new detail undercut the initial alarm but left open why the vehicle held so much ammunition and why the man was dressed in gear that made staff uneasy. Reporters circulated updates as the situation changed. Why…