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Chair Dismisses Epstein Subpoena Demands, Prioritizes Other Issues

7/23/2025

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House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-MO) dismissed demands to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein files, arguing that Americans are focused on more pressing issues. In a heated exchange with CNN's Kasie Hunt, he faced scrutiny for his earlier use of subpoenas regarding Hunter Biden, yet stood firm that Epstein's case isn't a priority for the public.

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House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-MO) dismissed demands to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein files, arguing that Americans are focused on more pressing issues. In a heated exchange with CNN's Kasie Hunt, he faced scrutiny for his earlier use of subpoenas regarding Hunter Biden, yet stood firm that Epstein's case isn't a priority for the public.