When the powerful refuse to account for their proximity to documented harm, democratic institutions must decide how far their authority truly reaches. This month, the US House of Representatives answered that question unanimously, voting to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena tied to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. The matter now rests with the Justice Department, which must weigh whether to pursue criminal charges — a moment that tests whether accountability bends for wealth and influence, or holds firm regardless of who stands before it.