Trending Now - Congress Issues Subpoena to Pam Bondi in Epstein Investigation
WHO:
Pam Bondi, Attorney General
Nancy Mace, Republican Representative from South Carolina
James Comer, Republican Representative from Kentucky, Chair of the House Oversight Committee
Robert Garcia, Democratic Representative from California, top Democrat on the Oversight Committee
Lauren Boebert, Republican Representative from Colorado
Tim Burchett, Republican Representative from Tennessee
Michael Cloud, Republican Representative from Texas
Scott Perry, Republican Representative from Pennsylvania
Bill Clinton, former President
Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State
Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary
Timothy Parsons, Justice Department employee charged in a child pornography case
WHAT:
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Pam Bondi for testimony regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The vote passed 24-19 with bipartisan support.
The subpoena was proposed by Rep. Nancy Mace.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by President Trump in November 2025, required the Justice Department to disclose all material from its investigation into Epstein.
Over 3 million files were released by the Justice Department, but lawmakers estimate this accounts for only half of the total files in custody.
The Justice Department missed the deadline to release the Epstein files by 42 days.
Bondi previously testified before the House Judiciary Committee, facing accusations of orchestrating a "cover-up."
WHERE:
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Washington, D.C.
Justice Department, Washington, D.C.
Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
WHEN:
The subpoena vote occurred on March 4, 2026.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law in November 2025.
The last tranche of documents was released in late January 2026.
Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee in February 2026.
The Justice Department released documents on December 19, 2025.
WHY:
Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Justice Department's handling and release of Epstein files, citing concerns about transparency and the protection of survivors' identities.
There were accusations that the Justice Department failed to redact sensitive information and improperly withheld documents.
HOW:
The subpoena was issued following a motion by Rep. Nancy Mace, supported by five Republican members and Democratic members of the committee.
The Justice Department's release of documents was mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required compliance with transparency standards.
The House Oversight Committee voted on March 4, 2026, to subpoena Pam Bondi for her testimony regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, passing with bipartisan support at 24 to 19. This subpoena was proposed by Republican Representative Nancy Mace, who expressed frustration over the Justice Department's delays and lack of transparency in releasing the files. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by Trump in November 2025, mandated the Justice Department to disclose all materials from its investigation, yet lawmakers believe only half of the total files have been released. Bondi had previously testified before the House Judiciary Committee in February, where she faced accusations of orchestrating a cover-up. Lawmakers are concerned about the protection of survivors' identities and the Justice Department's failure to properly redact sensitive information.