Kathryn Ruemmler, the general counsel for Goldman Sachs, resigned from her position, effective June 30, after the release of new details in the Jeffrey Epstein files. The files, released by the Justice Department, offered further insight into her relationship with the convicted sex offender. The news was confirmed by CBS News on Thursday.
Ruemmler, who previously served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama, informed CBS News of her decision to step down. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed the resignation in a statement to CBS News, expressing his acceptance of her decision and acknowledging her as an "extraordinary general counsel." Solomon also stated that she would be missed. Ruemmler also serves as chief legal officer for Goldman Sachs and co-chairs the mega-investment bank.
In other news, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore responded to President Trump's comment that he was "not worthy" to attend a White House dinner. Moore told CBS News that the president "does not determine my worthiness." He added that he would work with anyone but would "bow down to no one." The governor's remarks were made during a town hall that aired Sunday evening. The annual White House dinner, part of the National Governors Association's annual conference, was scheduled to include governors from both parties.
Meanwhile, the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, intensified. According to ABC News, the 84-year-old was reportedly kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. The FBI released photos and videos of an armed person in a mask tampering with a security camera at her home. FBI Director Kash Patel released a surveillance photo on February 10, 2026, showing a potential subject in the investigation.
Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was likely to run out of funding at the end of Friday, as lawmakers left Capitol Hill without a deal. Senate Democrats voted unanimously to block a DHS spending bill, citing a lack of reform at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. An attempt by Republican Sen. Katie Britt to extend funding for two weeks also failed, according to ABC News. The Senate had no further votes scheduled for the week.
Finally, Prince William's Earthshot Prize faced scrutiny after its founding partner was linked to Jeffrey Epstein in the latest Department of Justice files release, according to Fox News. However, one expert suggested it was "a bit of a stretch" to suggest the Prince of Wales received funding for his charity through any connection to Epstein.
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