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House Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt Over Epstein Ties

2/1/2026

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The House will vote next Wednesday to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for not testifying about ties to Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee approved the contempt vote, with nine Democrats joining Republicans.
If the resolutions pass, James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, said the matter will be referred to Department of Justice.
The Clintons say subpoenas lack legislative purpose and have offered written declarations instead of testimony.

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The House will vote next Wednesday to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for not testifying about ties to Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee approved the contempt vote, with nine Democrats joining Republicans.
If the resolutions pass, James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, said the matter will be referred to Department of Justice.
The Clintons say subpoenas lack legislative purpose and have offered written declarations instead of testimony.