From Newsweek:
The House Oversight Committee has issued sweeping subpoenas in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, demanding testimony from former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and eight former top law enforcement officials. The move intensifies bipartisan scrutiny of the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein case and signals renewed interest in possible ties to high-ranking figures.
What to Know:
- Subpoenas target Bill and Hillary Clinton, eight former attorneys general, and FBI directors.
- DOJ ordered to turn over Epstein-related records by August 19.
- Ghislaine Maxwell’s deposition has been delayed pending the Supreme Court’s review of her conviction.
- Deposition dates range from mid-August to mid-October.
- DOJ memo claims no “client list” or blackmail evidence was found.
- Trump allies and far-right figures accuse the DOJ of withholding key information.
- Democrats are now pushing for transparency, sparking partisan backlash.