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Clintons to Testify on Epstein Amid Contempt Threats

2/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify before the House Oversight Committee on February 26 and 27 regarding Epstein.
This decision follows threats of contempt charges after months of resistance.
Chairman James Comer cited bipartisan support for the contempt vote.
The committee plans to film depositions.
The Clintons deny wrongdoing and seek public hearings because they argue that closed sessions serve partisan interests.

History

Historical Context

The impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998 arose from allegations of perjury and obstruction of justice linked to his affair with Monica Lewinsky. The House, led by Speaker Newt Gingrich, voted 228-206 to impeach him, reflecting intense partisan divisions. Today, the Clintons' testimony before the House Oversight Committee underscores the lasting impact of past scandals on political accountability and public trust.

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Story summary

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify before the House Oversight Committee on February 26 and 27 regarding Epstein.
This decision follows threats of contempt charges after months of resistance.
Chairman James Comer cited bipartisan support for the contempt vote.
The committee plans to film depositions.
The Clintons deny wrongdoing and seek public hearings because they argue that closed sessions serve partisan interests.

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