# House approves contempt resolution against Leon Black over Epstein ties

https://mins.news/en/video/61758

- NBC News, 2026-09-16 22:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTW86eYX88M

> The House unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing subpoenas tied to its investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans will recess until after the midterm elections, delaying a possible impeachment vote involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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