Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have postponed their scheduled depositions before the House Oversight Committee amid its investigation into the federal government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases. Hillary Clinton was expected to testify last week, with Bill Clinton set to appear on Tuesday, but neither showed up, and no new dates have been announced. The committee is reportedly working with the Clintons’ attorney to find a suitable time.

The subpoenas, issued in early August by Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY), are part of a broader probe into Epstein’s prosecution, Maxwell’s conviction, and potential Justice Department oversights. Comer emphasized public interest in uncovering the truth about Epstein’s private island and noted reports of Bill Clinton being a frequent visitor, making him a key figure in the investigation.

Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on child sex trafficking charges. Maxwell, convicted in 2021 for conspiring with Epstein to abuse minors, is serving a 20-year sentence. Epstein’s connections to influential figures have drawn renewed scrutiny, including his documented visits to the Clinton White House and donations to the White House Historical Association.

Bill Clinton has acknowledged traveling on Epstein’s private jet for Clinton Foundation work but denied visiting Epstein’s island or knowing about his criminal activities. Maxwell also stated that Clinton was her friend, not Epstein’s, and denied that Clinton ever visited Epstein’s island.

The committee aims to investigate whether federal officials mishandled evidence and to hold those responsible accountable. While the Clintons face no criminal accusations, their testimonies are seen as crucial to understanding Epstein’s network and federal responses.