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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for transcribed, filmed depositions before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The depositions are part of an ongoing investigation into crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. According to Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify on February 27, 2026, while Hillary Clinton will appear on February 26, 2026.
Chairman Comer stated, “Republicans and Democrats on the Oversight Committee have been clear: no one is above the law—and that includes the Clintons. After delaying and defying duly issued subpoenas for six months, the House Oversight Committee moved swiftly to initiate contempt of Congress proceedings in response to their non-compliance. Once it became clear that the House of Representatives would hold them in contempt, the Clintons completely caved and will appear for transcribed, filmed depositions this month. We look forward to questioning the Clintons as part of our investigation into the horrific crimes of Epstein and Maxwell, to deliver transparency and accountability for the American people and for survivors.”
The decision follows a series of events beginning with a unanimous vote by both Republicans and Democrats on the Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee on July 23, 2025. The subcommittee approved motions to subpoena ten individuals—including both Clintons—for testimony related to Epstein’s and Maxwell’s criminal activities. Chairman Comer subsequently issued these subpoenas on August 5, 2025.
Both Bill Clinton’s and Hillary Clinton’s initial deposition dates were postponed at their request due to funeral attendances. The committee offered flexibility if alternative January dates were proposed; however, neither accepted nor appeared for rescheduled sessions set in January 2026 after follow-on subpoenas were issued.
On January 21, 2026, members from both parties on the Oversight Committee voted to recommend that the House find both Clintons in contempt of Congress due to their failure to comply with duly issued subpoenas.
