Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Probe, Halting Contempt of Congress Vote

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton will appear for depositions in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation, effectively staving off a contempt of Congress vote that had been moving forward against them.

Oversight Chair James Comer agreed to the dates proposed by the Clintons, with Hillary Clinton scheduled to testify on February 26 and Bill Clinton on February 27. The agreement brings an end to escalating tensions between the former first couple and the Republican-led panel.

Sources told CNN the Clintons accepted Comer’s terms for the depositions, though they also expressed interest in holding public hearings. That request was backed by the committee’s top Democrat, Robert Garcia.

Garcia told reporters he supports making the testimony public, saying he believes transparency would benefit the American people and provide greater clarity around the investigation.

The House Oversight Committee has been examining potential connections related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, and had previously advanced contempt proceedings after the Clintons declined to comply with earlier deposition demands.

With the new agreement in place, those proceedings are now paused as lawmakers prepare for the upcoming testimony.

Credit: CNN Newsource

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