he U.S. House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of a sweeping investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bipartisan move, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), seeks to clarify the Clintons’ past associations with Epstein and examine the federal government’s handling of sex trafficking enforcement.

Scope of the Investigation

The committee’s inquiry includes:

• Deposition dates: Hillary Clinton on October 9, Bill Clinton on October 14
• Other officials subpoenaed: Former FBI Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller, and six former Attorneys General including Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, and Alberto Gonzales
• DOJ records deadline: August 19 for full, unredacted Epstein-related files

The investigation also targets communications between Epstein and President Joe Biden’s administration, as well as alleged efforts to suppress media coverage of Epstein’s activities. Allegations and Context

Chairman Comer cited:

• Bill Clinton’s admitted flights on Epstein’s private jet in 2002–2003
• A photograph showing Clinton receiving a massage from one of Epstein’s victims
• Reports of Clinton’s alleged visits to Epstein’s private island, though these remain unverified

Hillary Clinton is expected to be questioned about Ghislaine Maxwell’s nephew, who worked on her 2008 presidential campaign and later at the State Department.

Legal and Political Implications

This marks a rare instance of Congress subpoenaing a former president. Historically, such subpoenas have not resulted in compelled testimony due to separation of powers concerns. The committee’s actions reflect growing bipartisan pressure for transparency, especially amid public frustration over the DOJ’s claim that no “client list” exists in Epstein’s files.

Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted accomplice, is set to be deposed on August 11 at a federal prison in Texas. Her legal team opposes the release of grand jury transcripts, citing her ongoing appeal and due process rights.

Public and Congressional Reactions

Democrats and Republicans alike have expressed concern over the DOJ’s handling of the case. Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) have called for survivor-centered hearings and broader accountability.

President Donald Trump, facing criticism from his own base, has urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all grand jury materials, though the DOJ maintains that most relevant information is already public.

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