The Oversight Committee voted two weeks ago to hold the Clintons in contempt after they refused to comply with lawful congressional subpoenas compelling testimony.
The votes marked a major escalation in the House’s long-running probe into Epstein’s political connections and represent the first time Congress has moved toward contempt citations for a former president and former cabinet official simultaneously.
The Oversight Committee’s Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee had issued subpoenas on July 23, 2025, requiring both Clintons to testify about their past associations with Epstein. Lawmakers say the depositions were necessary to determine whether any federal agencies failed to pursue leads related to Epstein’s activities or his network of associates. Continue reading…