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Comer accuses Democrats of politicizing America’s 250th birthday to target Trump
politics5 days ago

Comer accuses Democrats of politicizing America’s 250th birthday to target Trump

House Oversight Chair James Comer dismissed Democrats’ claim that Trump hijacked the America 250 celebration, arguing they’d rather investigate him than oversee governance. Democrats released a 55-page report alleging the Trump administration and the private Freedom 250 group turned the milestone into a partisan enterprise that steered donor money and awarded contracts. Comer framed the event as a national celebration and warned that Democrats, if they win the House, will pursue oversight of the matter, while some lawmakers call for further scrutiny and voter ID reforms in broader political battles.

via Fox News|
#america-250#democrats#freedom-250
politics1 month ago

Bondi to testify on Epstein files in taped interview, not sworn deposition

Pam Bondi will appear Friday before the House Oversight Committee to discuss how the Epstein files were handled, but the session will be a transcribed interview rather than a sworn, videotaped deposition, prompting frustration from lawmakers seeking fuller accountability and transparency into the Epstein case.

via Politico|
#epstein-files#epstein-files-transparency-act#house-oversight-committee
politics3 months ago

Comer orders Bondi to testify on Epstein file handling amid DOJ scrutiny

House Oversight Chair James Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the DOJ’s handling and release of Epstein-related files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act; Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will give a closed-door briefing to committee members, following friction at a recent hearing and prior related subpoenas.

via Politico|
#doj#epstein-files#epstein-files-transparency-act
politics4 months ago

Oversight widens Epstein probe to Gates and Ruemmler with new interview requests

The House Oversight Committee expanded its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, sending transcribed-interview requests to Bill Gates and Kathryn Ruemmler. Ruemmler is slated to resign from Goldman Sachs amid scrutiny of her ties to Epstein, while Gates—though not accused of wrongdoing—appears in DOJ files related to Epstein. The panel is also pursuing testimony from other Epstein associates and estate co-executors in upcoming sessions.

via Politico|
#bill-gates#epstein#house-oversight-committee
politics5 months ago

Gates Could Be Subpoenaed in Epstein Probe, Comer Signals

House Oversight Chair James Comer says a bipartisan group on the panel is pressing to have Bill Gates testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, after renewed scrutiny from Epstein materials and Gates’s past dinners with Epstein; Comer has already issued subpoenas for others tied to Epstein, though it’s not clear Gates would testify. The roundup also notes retirements and other Capitol Hill moves, including a DC tax-cut vote, a Jan. 6 committee subpoena to T-Mobile, and ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding talks.

via Politico|
#bill-gates#james-comer#jan-6-committee
Clinton Testimony Pact Breaks Epstein Probe Standoff
politics5 months ago

Clinton Testimony Pact Breaks Epstein Probe Standoff

Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation, ending months of resistance and a looming contempt vote. They offered to appear for depositions on mutually agreed dates, with discussions including a possible sworn declaration for Hillary and a broad, four-hour testimony for Bill. The reversal follows intense negotiations and a split among Democrats on pursuing contempt charges, and it shifts political focus toward prominent Democrats tied to Epstein’s circle rather than Trump-era questions.

via The New York Times|
#clinton#deposition#epstein
Clinton Offer for Four-Hour Voluntary Epstein Interview Rejected as Contempt Vote Looms
politics5 months ago

Clinton Offer for Four-Hour Voluntary Epstein Interview Rejected as Contempt Vote Looms

Attorneys for Bill and Hillary Clinton proposed a four-hour voluntary, limited-scope interview for Bill in New York (with Hillary’s sworn declaration or in-person interview as an option) in exchange for withdrawing subpoenas in the Epstein probe. Committee Chair James Comer rejected the terms as unreasonable, keeping the prospect of a contempt-of-Congress vote on track this week.

via CNN|
#clinton#contempt-of-congress#epstein
Clinton duo defies subpoena in GOP Epstein probe
politics5 months ago

Clinton duo defies subpoena in GOP Epstein probe

Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton declined to testify under a congressional subpoena in the House’s Epstein investigation, calling the committee's move legally invalid. House Oversight Chair James Comer says he will pursue contempt proceedings next week, signaling a potentially protracted, partisan clash—even though the Clintons have not been accused of Epstein crimes.

via PBS|
#clintons#contempt-of-congress#house-oversight-committee
Trump's Jail Threats Against Jan. 6 Committee Spark GOP Division
politics1 year ago

Trump's Jail Threats Against Jan. 6 Committee Spark GOP Division

House Republicans are divided over Donald Trump's call to jail members of the January 6th Committee, with some expressing support for investigating potential legal violations by the committee. Trump has falsely accused the committee of destroying evidence, a claim debunked by fact-checks. While some GOP members are enthusiastic about potential prosecutions, others avoid commenting on Trump's statements. The situation highlights the deepening partisan divide and the potential for increased tension in Congress.

via The Bulwark|
#donald-trump#house-republicans#james-comer
Congressional Hearing Erupts in Chaos Over Greene's 'Fake Eyelashes' Insult
politics2 years ago

Congressional Hearing Erupts in Chaos Over Greene's 'Fake Eyelashes' Insult

House Oversight Chair James Comer criticized certain members of Congress for repeatedly breaking decorum during a contentious hearing on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. The hearing saw heated exchanges, particularly involving Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jasmine Crockett, leading to a chaotic session. Despite the disruptions, the committee voted to advance the contempt measure against Garland.

via The Hill|
#alexandria-ocasio-cortez#congressional-decorum#james-comer
"James Comer's Allegations Against FBI in Wake of Informant's Arrest"
politics2 years ago

"James Comer's Allegations Against FBI in Wake of Informant's Arrest"

Rep. James Comer, who previously credited the FBI for providing key evidence in his push to impeach President Joe Biden, now claims every exchange with the agency has been suspicious after the recent arrest of informant Alexander Smirnov. This contradicts his committee's previous labeling of the informant's memorandum as "key evidence." The FBI memo, released under pressure from GOP lawmakers, was used to support the committee's claims but was removed from the committee's website following Smirnov's arrest. Special Counsel David Weiss charged Smirnov with lying to the bureau about allegations regarding Hunter Biden, leading Comer to distance himself from the situation.

via The Daily Beast|
#fbi#impeachment#informant