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Ranking Member Robert Garcia says former Attorney General Pam Bondi must appear for a deposition before the House Oversight and Reform Committee under a binding subpoena, addressing the Epstein files and White House cover-up; he vows contempt charges if she defies the order.
The Department of Justice says former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled House deposition on the Epstein files because she is no longer AG; the interview, set for April 14, will be coordinated with her personal counsel, and while some Republicans want her to testify, Democrats warn of possible enforcement actions if she does not appear.
The House Oversight Committee’s subpoena for Pam Bondi to testify about the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Epstein Files Transparency Act remains unresolved after the DOJ says Bondi, now no longer attorney general, isn’t obligated to appear; the subpoena was issued in her official capacity, the committee hasn’t withdrawn it, and lawmakers press for next steps with potential contempt if she defies the order.
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.
Former FBI Director James Comey has reportedly been subpoenaed in a Florida-led probe into a "grand conspiracy" against Trump, tied to an earlier Russia interference investigation and related prosecutions. The inquiry is led by Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Quiñones in the Southern District of Florida and has issued more than 130 subpoenas since last year, according to Axios, NBC and CBS News, with no immediate comment from Comey.
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of the Justice Department’s probe into Obama-era intelligence officials accused of undermining Trump; the investigation has issued more than 130 subpoenas, including to Brennan, Strzok, and Page, with newer subpoenas broadening the 2016–present date range; Comey’s team declined comment.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed in a Florida grand jury probe into alleged conspiratorial actions by Obama- and Biden-era officials who pursued Trump, with the subpoena tied to his role in the January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russia interference and the Steele dossier; the probe has issued over 130 subpoenas and faces questions about credibility, jurisdiction, and statutes of limitations.
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 voted along party lines to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for sworn, closed-door testimony about how the Justice Department has handled the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with Rep. Nancy Mace leading the effort and five Republicans joining Democrats. Bondi could be compelled to answer more directly than in her February testimony and may face contempt if she refuses to appear, signaling ongoing GOP scrutiny of the Epstein case and the Trump administration’s handling of it.
A congressional committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the release of related documents, as lawmakers push for more transparency amid accusations of a cover-up and ongoing disclosures.
The House Oversight Committee voted 24-19 to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for a deposition to examine the DOJ’s handling of its Epstein investigation and its compliance with a law requiring Epstein-related documents to be publicly released, amid criticism that the DOJ has not released all files and has removed tens of thousands from public view; four Republicans joined most Democrats in backing the subpoena, underscoring concerns about transparency.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein; while he has not been accused of wrongdoing, bipartisan scrutiny has intensified after revelations including a 2012 trip to Epstein’s private island, and Rep. Nancy Mace says she will subpoena him if needed. Lutnick says he wants to set the record straight, the White House defends his role, and the testimony is expected to be scheduled behind closed doors in coming weeks.
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.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say they have the votes to subpoena Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, signaling a broader Epstein probe; Lutnick acknowledged a 2012 trip to Epstein’s island, though he’s not accused of crimes. The day’s updates also cover Bill Clinton’s deposition and discussions about calling Trump, alongside a DHS funding fight and FEMA spending in the ongoing government shutdown debate.
Former President Bill Clinton testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and 'did nothing wrong' in a closed-door deposition—the first time a former president has been subpoenaed to testify to Congress. Clinton warned he may not recall many details from events more than 20 years ago as lawmakers scrutinize his ties to Epstein, a probe that intersects with broader questions about Trump-related inquiries.