The U.S. House Oversight Committee sent out a number of subpoenas on Tuesday in connection with Jeffrey Epstein’s ongoing sex trafficking probe.
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Among the most high-profile names on the list are former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Lawmakers issued these subpoenas as part of a broader investigation to uncover how federal agencies handled the Epstein case and to determine whether any key figures were involved or informed about the crimes.
The Republican-controlled committee took action even though Congress is currently in recess. According to official reports, the committee issued nearly a dozen subpoenas targeting individuals from both major political parties. These individuals include current and former Justice Department officials, former FBI directors, and top legal authorities.
The committee also subpoenaed the current Attorney General, Pam Bondi. Lawmakers are demanding files and internal correspondence related to the investigation against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. This request for records reflects a bipartisan push to increase transparency in how federal agencies have handled sex trafficking cases in the past.
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The committee has invited ten other people, including the Clintons, to participate in closed-door depositions scheduled between August and October. The list includes former Attorneys General Alberto Gonzales, Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch, Jeff Sessions, William Barr, and Merrick Garland. The committee has also subpoenaed former FBI Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller.
In a surprising development, Democrats initially pushed to subpoena the Justice Department for Epstein-related documents. Republicans later joined their demand, creating a rare moment of unity between the two parties on this issue. According to Kentucky Representative James Comer, who leads the committee, the investigation will help Congress examine how federal agencies manage sex trafficking cases and plea agreements.
The committee has directed the Justice Department to hand over the requested documents by August 19. These documents may include internal discussions, communication records, and any agreements made regarding Epstein and Maxwell. Investigators want to determine whether any non-prosecution deals or legal decisions influenced the outcome of the case.
Rep. Robert Garcia, the leading Democrat on the Oversight Committee, emphasized that their goal is transparency. He also questioned why some high-profile figures have resisted calls to release Epstein-related files. “What is Donald Trump concealing by refusing to make the Epstein files public?” he said.
The inclusion of Bill and Hillary Clinton in this probe has attracted significant public attention. Their connection to Epstein has been speculated on for years, and reports claim that a note from Bill Clinton was found in a birthday book belonging to Epstein, raising further questions. This detail was reportedly a key factor in the decision to subpoena the Clintons.
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Lawmakers have also subpoenaed Epstein’s former colleague Ghislaine Maxwell. However, the committee postponed her scheduled deposition until the Supreme Court rules on her request to overturn her conviction. Even though Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence, lawmakers believe she still holds valuable information that could reveal details about others involved.
Meanwhile, the Justice Department announced that it has already made much of the material from Maxwell’s grand jury hearing public. This includes most of the testimony and evidence, excluding the identities of certain victims and witnesses. The department made this announcement in a court filing after facing growing pressure from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers to fully disclose the case materials.
In addition, the Justice Department has asked two federal judges, Paul Engelmayer and Richard Berman, to approve the release of grand jury transcripts. The judges are currently reviewing the request. Lawyers for Epstein, Maxwell, and their accusers will soon share their views on whether to release these documents.
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Adding to the intrigue, Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Maxwell last month in a Texas prison to discuss whether she could provide names of others involved in criminal activity. The outcome of the meeting has not been disclosed.
The affluent banker Jeffrey Epstein was well-known for associating with influential people. His death in jail sparked widespread conspiracy theories, especially since he was awaiting trial for serious crimes. Many have long suspected that high-profile people might have been involved or had knowledge of his activities. These suspicions have fueled ongoing demands for transparency and justice.
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Earlier this year, the Justice Department angered many when it stated that a so-called “Epstein client list” did not exist. This statement was particularly disappointing to supporters of President Donald Trump, who had previously pledged to release all Epstein-related files if re-elected. The news that the client list was fictional only added to growing frustration and speculation from the public.
Public attention is very high as the inquiry continues. Lawmakers from both parties appear determined to uncover every detail about how Epstein’s crimes were handled, who was aware of them, and whether any legal missteps were made by federal agencies.