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U.S. Investment Visa Program Approves First Applicant, Commerce Secretary Lutnick Says
The U.S. investment visa program has approved just one applicant so far, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's testimony to lawmakers. The initiative offers visas to individuals making significant investments to encourage economic growth through foreign capital. Offici…
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Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)politics5 days agoFraming55Framing risk55/100Lede misdirection foregrounds Lutnick's refusal to discuss Epstein ties, burying the substantive news of his confirmed post-2005 contacts and island visit.Click to jump to full framing analysis
Lutnick Refuses to Discuss Epstein Ties at House Budget Hearing
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questions from lawmakers about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on the department's 2027 budget. He declined to address specifics, citing the hearing's focus on the budget, and agreed to…