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Clintons Refuse House Subpoenas amid Epstein Investigation Standoff

PUBLISHED Jan 13, 2026, 11:46 AM ET

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Clintons Refuse House Subpoenas amid Epstein Investigation Standoff

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 11

Center 73%

Right 27%

Sources: 11

WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refused to comply with subpoenas from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, their attorneys said in an eight-page letter. Chairman Rep. James Comer said the panel will move next week to begin contempt of Congress proceedings after Bill Clinton missed a scheduled deposition and Hillary Clinton declined to appear. The committee subpoenaed both in August and sought closed-door questioning about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The Clintons called the probe legally invalid and said they will defend themselves. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

August: House Oversight Committee issues subpoenas for Bill and Hillary Clinton as part of the Epstein probe.
Committee schedules closed-door depositions for Bill (Tuesday) and Hillary (Wednesday) to question their ties to Epstein and associates.
Bill Clinton fails to appear at his scheduled deposition; some witnesses provide written statements.
The Clintons’ attorneys send an eight-page letter stating they will not comply, calling the subpoenas legally invalid.
Chairman James Comer announces the panel will move next week to initiate contempt of Congress proceedings.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 3
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 73%, Right 27%

Who Benefited

Oversight Republicans gain political leverage and prosecutorial momentum if contempt proceedings proceed, while media and political allies may use developments for messaging.