The Epstein files: resignations and inquiries over ties to Epstein

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

27% left · 56% center · 17% right of 194 independent sources among the outlets we track, across 57 stories.

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1. September 2025

   Sep 11UK fires ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson over his links to Jeffrey Epstein38 articles · 30 independent sources

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2. Sep 22U.K. charities cut ties to Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as ‘friend’7 articles · 7 independent sources

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3. Sep 26Natalie Dormer Won’t Promote ‘The Lady’ After Leaked Sarah Ferguson Apology to Jeffrey Epstein5 articles · 5 independent sources

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4. October 2025

   Oct 23British royals pray with pope in historic step for churches and welcome respite from Epstein scandal8 articles · 3 independent sources

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5. November 2025

   Nov 17– 19The Crimson: Harvard to open probe into former university president Larry Summers’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein20 articles · 19 independent sources

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6. Nov 18– 21Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties26 articles · 16 independent sources

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7. Nov 18Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails23 articles · 22 independent sources

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8. Nov 19– 20Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board and other roles after Epstein emails released28 articles · 24 independent sources

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9. Nov 23– 24UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein7 articles · 6 independent sources

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10. December 2025

    Dec 2– 3Academic society bans Larry Summers for life over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein14 articles · 10 independent sources

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11. January 2026

    Jan 30– 31Elon Musk Says His Emails With Jeffrey Epstein Are ‘Misinterpreted’8 articles · 6 independent sources

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12. Jan 31– Feb 1Former Prince Andrew should testify before Congress, U.K.'s Keir Starmer says as Epstein revelations mount7 articles · 7 independent sources

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13. Jan 31– Feb 3NFL looking into Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's association with Epstein16 articles · 7 independent sources

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14. Jan 31Latest Epstein file photos appear to show former Prince Andrew on floor with female7 articles · 7 independent sources

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15. Jan 31Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful14 articles · 11 independent sources

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16. February 2026

    Feb 1– 3Norway’s royal family in the spotlight over Epstein emails and start of rape trial for crown princess’ son9 articles · 8 independent sources

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17. Feb 1Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate8 articles · 8 independent sources

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18. Feb 2– 3UK’s Mandelson to resign from House of Lords over Epstein ties18 articles · 13 independent sources

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19. Feb 3– 4Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill Gates has questions to answer over Epstein ties23 articles · 14 independent sources

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20. Feb 3– 6UK police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation17 articles · 16 independent sources

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21. Feb 4The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar5 articles · 4 independent sources

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22. Feb 4– 5Starmer confirms he knew Mandelson kept Epstein ties after prison term8 articles · 4 independent sources

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23. Feb 5– 9UK PM Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns in Jeffrey Epstein Fallout22 articles · 18 independent sources

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24. Feb 5Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp to step down after revelations about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein6 articles · 6 independent sources

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25. Feb 5Chairman of major law firm resigns after Epstein emails become public5 articles · 5 independent sources

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26. Feb 7The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two9 articles · 9 independent sources

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27. Feb 9British police assess claim former Prince Andrew shared confidential trade information with Epstein10 articles · 10 independent sources

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28. Feb 9Prince William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ by Epstein revelations23 articles · 21 independent sources

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29. Feb 9UK government reeling from Epstein fallout as screws tighten on Starmer7 articles · 7 independent sources

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30. Feb 9– 10Palace says King Charles III will support police assessing former Prince Andrew's Epstein links14 articles · 10 independent sources

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31. Feb 10Chappell Roan leaves Casey Wasserman talent agency after Epstein files revelations13 articles · 13 independent sources

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32. Feb 10– 11Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits lying about meetings with Epstein30 articles · 28 independent sources

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33. Feb 13Businessman named in Jeffrey Epstein files replaced as chairman of major logistics company5 articles · 5 independent sources

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34. Feb 13Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein links29 articles · 22 independent sources

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35. Feb 14– 15Casey Wasserman selling his talent agency amid Epstein fallout18 articles · 15 independent sources

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36. Feb 17Hyatt Hotels chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down over Epstein ties17 articles · 17 independent sources

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37. Feb 17Mayor Karen Bass calls on LA Olympics boss Casey Wasserman to step down amid Epstein scandal6 articles · 4 independent sources

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38. Feb 19Bill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein links12 articles · 12 independent sources

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39. Feb 23– 24Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail after being arrested in Epstein probe73 articles · 41 independent sources

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40. Feb 23– 24Peter Attia resigns from CBS News following Epstein backlash18 articles · 18 independent sources

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41. Feb 25– 26Bill Gates apologizes for Epstein ties, admits to affairs with Russian women18 articles · 15 independent sources

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42. Feb 25– 26Larry Summers to resign from Harvard with Epstein ties under review49 articles · 36 independent sources

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43. Feb 26World Economic Forum head to resign over Epstein ties8 articles · 8 independent sources

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44. March 2026

    Mar 11British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show9 articles · 9 independent sources

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45. Mar 19Longtime Epstein attorney says he didn’t know of the financier’s sexual abuse6 articles · 6 independent sources

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46. Mar 20Norway’s crown princess says she was ‘manipulated and deceived’ by Epstein6 articles · 6 independent sources

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47. April 2026

    Apr 22Gates Foundation launches review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein6 articles · 5 independent sources

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48. June 2026

    Jun 26Billionaire Leon Black defends $158m paid to Epstein: ‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde’11 articles · 7 independent sources

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49. July 2026

    Jul 14– 17Buffett says not donating to Gates Foundation isn’t over Epstein ties52 articles · 34 independent sources

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50. Jul 15– 17Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler says Epstein used her to gain legitimacy26 articles · 22 independent sources

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51. Jul 15Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it9 articles · 9 independent sources

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52. Jul 21– 22Review: Gates and staff met Epstein 30 times19 articles · 18 independent sources

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53. Jul 22– 24Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home53 articles · 50 independent sources

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54. Jul 29– 31Investigation revealed 'devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein37 articles · 26 independent sources

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55. Jul 29– 30Kathy Ruemmler said Epstein accuser’s assertions ‘lacked inherent credibility’ under questioning about her own ties11 articles · 9 independent sources

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56. August 2026

    Aug 4– 6US Senator Wyden urges regulators to probe Wall Street banks over Epstein accounts9 articles · 9 independent sources

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57. September 2026

    Sep 24Epstein’s top advisers reportedly under federal investigation, marking major development for survivors8 articles · 8 independent sources

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