Trending Now - Bill Gates Set to Testify in Epstein Inquiry by House Panel

WHO:

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Bill Gates, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.), Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), Melinda Gates, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Howard Lutnick, Kathryn Ruemmler, Doug Band.

WHAT:

[11:53 AM EDT] - NBC News - Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on June 10, 2026, regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Gates stated he is "looking forward" to answering questions during his upcoming testimony.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Gates stated he is "looking forward" to answering questions during his upcoming testimony before the House Oversight Committee.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - In July 2013, Epstein sent himself emails containing unverified allegations about Gates, including claims of extramarital "sex with Russian girls" and a sexually transmitted infection requiring antibiotic treatment.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Text messages from 2017 show Epstein communicating with an adviser to Gates about a proposed donor-advised fund, which Gates was interested in but was discouraged from pursuing by Melinda Gates.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Bill Gates will appear for a transcribed interview before the House Oversight Committee as part of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Gates is scheduled for questioning on June 10, 2026.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The House Oversight Committee has requested interviews with several individuals, including Howard Lutnick, who is scheduled to appear on May 6, 2026.

WHERE:

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The testimony will take place before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. James Comer wrote to Gates on March 3, 2026, requesting his appearance for the interview.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Gates' interview is scheduled for June 10, 2026.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Lutnick is scheduled to appear on May 6, 2026.

WHY:

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The House Oversight Committee believes Gates has information that will assist in its investigation based on public reporting and documents obtained by the Committee.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Committee believes Gates has information that will assist in its investigation based on public reporting, documents released by the Department of Justice, and documents obtained by the Committee.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Gates apologized in February 2026 to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Epstein, acknowledging their relationship lasted from 2011 through 2014.

HOW:

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Gates will provide a transcribed interview as part of the congressional investigation into Epstein, following a request from Rep. James Comer.

[11:53 AM EDT] - CBS News - Gates will provide a transcribed interview as part of the congressional investigation into Epstein.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 07:19 UTC)

Bill Gates is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee June 10th, regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and he has expressed that he is "looking forward" to answering questions during this upcoming testimony. The Committee believes Gates has valuable information that could aid in its investigation, based on public reporting and documents they have obtained. As part of the congressional investigation, Gates will also provide a transcribed interview following a request from Representative James Comer.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 03:55 UTC)

Bill Gates is preparing to testify before the House Oversight Committee, expressing that he is "looking forward" to answering questions regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The Committee believes Gates possesses valuable information for their investigation, which has been informed by public reports and documents, including emails from Epstein that allege extramarital activities and text messages discussing a donor-advised fund that Gates was interested in. Gates will participate in a transcribed interview as part of this congressional inquiry, following a request from Representative James Comer.

(UPDATED April 7, 2026 21:15 UTC)

Bill Gates is set to appear for a transcribed interview before the House Oversight Committee June 10th, as part of the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The Committee believes Gates has valuable information that could aid their inquiry, which has also prompted interviews with other individuals, including Howard Lutnick, scheduled for May 6th. Gates previously acknowledged his ties to Epstein, apologizing to his staff at the Gates Foundation in February for their relationship that lasted from 2011 to 2014.