Meeting
Full Committee Business Meeting
GOP Oversight
January 21, 2026
Federal
The House Committee on Oversight convened to discuss resolutions recommending that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton be found in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network. The committee debated the Clintons' refusal to provide in-person testimony despite ongoing negotiations and offers to submit written statements under oath. Members expressed frustration over the slow release of over five million Epstein-related documents by the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was criticized for non-compliance and alleged obstruction. The committee also discussed the upcoming depositions of Ghislaine Maxwell and the need to hold other involved parties accountable. The meeting highlighted partisan tensions, with Republicans pushing for contempt charges against the Clintons and Democrats emphasizing the need for a thorough, bipartisan investigation and criticizing the handling of document releases. Ultimately, the committee voted to favorably report the contempt resolutions against both Bill and Hillary Clinton to the full House for further action.
GOP Oversight