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House Committee Subpoenas AG Bondi Over Epstein Files

3/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

The House Oversight Committee voted 24-19 to subpoena U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files.
Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the motion, with five Republicans joining Democrats.
The panel said the Department of Justice (DOJ) missed 65,000 documents and lacked transparency.
Bondi faced backlash for dismissive remarks and for praising Donald Trump.
The subpoena requires Bondi to testify in a closed-door deposition.

History

Historical Context

The Watergate scandal in 1974 marked the first congressional subpoenas against a sitting president, highlighting tensions between Congress and the executive branch. Recently, the House Oversight Committee's 24-19 vote to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi reflects ongoing scrutiny of the Department of Justice, which has faced criticism for withholding documents related to high-profile investigations, echoing historical calls for government transparency.

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Story summary

The House Oversight Committee voted 24-19 to subpoena U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files.
Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the motion, with five Republicans joining Democrats.
The panel said the Department of Justice (DOJ) missed 65,000 documents and lacked transparency.
Bondi faced backlash for dismissive remarks and for praising Donald Trump.
The subpoena requires Bondi to testify in a closed-door deposition.

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