Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled for a closed-door interview with the Oversight Committee regarding his connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick's admission of visiting Epstein's private island in 2012 contradicts his earlier assertions of cutting ties in 2005. His testimony comes after Democrats threatened to subpoena him if he did not cooperate. Representative Ro Khanna indicated there was enough support to compel his testimony, while Republican members, including Nancy Mace and committee chair James Comer, have expressed their commitment to transparency. The interview is expected to focus on the timeline of Lutnick's relationship with Epstein. Additionally, political dynamics are shifting as several primary elections are taking place, with Trump-endorsed candidates performing well in Indiana and a competitive Senate race developing in Ohio.