News|PoliticsUS gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein filesHouse Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Justice Department’s handling of files in Epstein investigation.
The United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi. This action requires her to provide testimony regarding the Department of Justice’s management of records related to the Jeffrey Epstein…
The United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi. This action requires her to provide testimony regarding the Department of Justice’s management of records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
The subpoena was approved in a bipartisan vote of 24-19. Five Republican members joined their Democratic colleagues in supporting the motion introduced by Congresswoman Nancy Mace.
Committee members seek information on the handling, archiving, and potential withholding of sensitive files during the Justice Department's investigation into Epstein's network. The goal is to ensure accountability in the management of these records.
Congresswoman Mace has emphasized the need for transparency and justice for survivors of Epstein's crimes.
The United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The subpoena follows significant controversy over the management of the Epstein files. Despite the release of documents starting in December, there have been allegations of over-redaction and inefficiencies.
Attorney General Bondi has defended the Department of Justice’s actions, stating that the department is operating within legal parameters to review a large volume of sensitive documents.
Criticism has emerged from both political parties. Congressman Thomas Massie, who co-sponsored the resolution, has argued for transparency regarding the use of taxpayer funds in settling misconduct claims.
Recently, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton participated in closed-door depositions concerning Bill Clinton's past connections with Epstein.
Former US President Bill Clinton takes the oath as he testifies behind closed doors to a congressional panel about his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on February 27, 2026 [Handout: Oversight Committee/Reuters]
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
