House Subcommittee Issues Subpoenas in Epstein Investigation

A House Oversight subcommittee has voted to subpoena multiple individuals, including former U.S. attorneys general and the Department of Justice (DOJ), as part of its renewed investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network and the government’s handling of the case. The subpoenas follow an earlier vote by Chairman James Comer’s full committee to summon Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate. Maxwell’s deposition has been postponed pending a Supreme Court appeal of her conviction.

The committee has given the DOJ until August 19 to submit records related to the Epstein case. Subpoenas were sent to Hillary and Bill Clinton, requiring appearances on October 9 and 14, respectively. Former attorneys general William Barr and Jeff Sessions are scheduled for August 18 and 28; Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch on September 19 and 30; Merrick Garland on October 2; Robert Mueller on September 2; James Comey on October 7; and Alberto Gonzales on August 26.

Controversy grew after a July DOJ memo stated there was no credible evidence of a “client list” or blackmail operation linked to Epstein, frustrating many on the right. Trump-aligned figures like Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer have criticized the DOJ’s response. In an effort to unify the GOP base, Donald Trump backed Attorney General Pam Bondi, who sent Deputy AG Todd Blanche to meet with Maxwell in prison.

Bill Clinton’s name continues to surface in connection with Epstein. Though flight logs and birthday messages tie him to Epstein, there’s no evidence implicating him in Epstein’s crimes, according to public records and statements.