Trump commerce secretary – who lived next door to Epstein in New York – urged to testify about extent of relationship Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are taking a closer look at US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick’s connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein , after the justice department’s website restored a photo showing him with the disgraced financier on his private island. In the picture, Epstein appears front and center – and is surrounded by three other men. Lutnick, dressed in a blue shirt and white shorts, stands a few feet behind Epstein. Continue reading...