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House Republican leaders have summoned ActBlue attorney Ronald Machen for a closed-door interview before October 9, alleging that his prior testimony contradicted internal documents showing lax verification of foreign donors. The move follows a report suggesting ActBlue accepted contributions without valid U.S. passport numbers, a claim the platform denies as a political stunt.
Donald Trump Jr. has publicly stated that he repaid Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for the latter's significant financial contributions to his May 2026 wedding in the Bahamas. ProPublica confirmed Kremlev paid for private island rentals, parties, and fireworks, while Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina described the payments as a generous gift from a personal friend. The disclosure has triggered a formal investigation by the House Oversight Committee into potential foreign influence and corruption, given Trump Jr.'s advisory role to the president.
President Trump stated on September 18 that his son, Donald Jr., repaid Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for the latter's funding of the former's May 2026 wedding celebrations. ProPublica revealed that Kremlev, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for a private island rental and fireworks display in the Bahamas. While the White House and Trump Jr.'s wife Bettina defended the gesture as a gift from a 'close friend,' Democratic lawmakers have launched investigations into potential counterintelligence risks. Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed the matter, claiming the administration has no knowledge of Kremlev, while FBI Director Kash Patel acknowledged the agency would review the information.
With midterm prospects boosting their leverage, Democrats say they will aggressively scrutinize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon if they gain control of Congress, planning hearings, inquiries, subpoenas and other oversight, potentially even pursuing impeachment over the Iran war, war crimes allegations, Pentagon contracting, officer purges and troop conditions. Some lawmakers urge using all tools to secure receipts and accountability, while Republicans warn against impeachment and defend Hegseth, signaling a high-stakes fight over defense leadership and policy.
The Justice Department says former Attorney General Pam Bondi cannot be compelled to testify next week about the Epstein case because she no longer serves as AG, prompting the House Oversight Committee to try to reschedule and continue pressing for accountability on the Epstein files and the subpoena process.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is under intensified GOP pressure on Capitol Hill over the Epstein files, with House Republicans steering toward a subpoena for her testimony and possible inherent contempt; Democrats accuse the DOJ of withholding materials, while the White House defends Bondi and notes Trump's willingness to replace cabinet members who lose GOP confidence, as the ouster of Kristi Noem shows turnover can happen.
The House Oversight Committee revisits Minnesota’s welfare‑fraud saga, with Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testifying as Republicans allege they knew of fraud years ago and did not act, potentially costing taxpayers billions; Walz and Ellison defend their actions amid ongoing investigations, whistleblower protections, and a broader funding dispute with the federal government.
During a House Oversight deposition, Bill Clinton told lawmakers it’s up to the committee to decide whether to subpoena Donald Trump to testify in the Epstein investigation, while Democrats press for Trump’s appearance; Clinton’s deposition followed Hillary Clinton’s lengthy session, with Republicans vowing further questions about Epstein-related figures and documents amid ongoing DHS funding talks and FEMA disaster-relief concerns.
House lawmakers press to turn the Epstein fallout into accountability, preparing to depose Bill and Hillary Clinton about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell; despite subpoenas and a wave of documents, no charges have been filed, and investigators face limited cooperation and complex timelines as both parties seek visible prosecutions and answers from the DOJ files.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged the House Oversight Committee to publicly testify about Jeffrey Epstein with Bill Clinton after dropping resistance to subpoenas; Chairman James Comer says depositions would proceed first, with a possible public hearing afterward.
Bill and Hillary Clinton will sit for closed-door depositions before the House Oversight Committee on Feb. 26 and 27, resolving a dispute over subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case and likely preventing contempt votes as Republicans sought to compel their testimony.
Nine Democrats joined Republicans in backing contempt of Congress against former President Bill Clinton for defying a subpoena in the Epstein investigation, while three Democrats voted to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt (two Democrats voted present). The measures head to the House floor, where prosecution could follow; the Clintons say the subpoenas are partisan and lack legitimate legislative purpose.
The House Oversight Committee is expanding its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's case by issuing subpoenas to Les Wexner and others connected to Epstein, amidst ongoing efforts to uncover more details about the financier's activities and connections.
Kash Patel defended his handling of the Epstein files during heated House testimony, amid ongoing debates over transparency and investigations into Epstein's sex trafficking ring, with some Republicans supporting more disclosure and Democrats pressing for accountability.
The House Oversight Committee has obtained Epstein estate files, including the 'Birthday Book' with a note from President Trump, prompting calls for transparency and further investigation into Epstein's case and the DOJ's handling. The materials include Epstein's last will, non-prosecution agreement, contact entries, and bank information, as part of a broader probe into the case.