US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

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What happened

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:59:57 UTC.

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  3. House speaker declares Iran nuclear issue "taken care of"

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  5. EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'

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  7. House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

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