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Committee Subpoenas AG Bondi Amid Controversial Epstein Hearing

3/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

The committee voted 24-19 to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify under oath about the Epstein files.
Democrats accused Bondi of evading questions about the subpoena, prompting a walkout.
Bondi said the Justice Department reviewed over 3 million documents with an error rate below 1%, emphasizing transparency while protecting victims.
Democrats described the session as a "fake hearing" and criticized accountability, alleging a cover-up.

History

Historical Context

The Epstein investigation intensified in 2019, revealing systemic failures in the U.S. Justice Department's handling of sexual abuse allegations. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced bipartisan criticism for her office's document review, paralleling the accountability debates of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s. The release of over 3 million documents in January 2026 could reshape public trust in legal institutions and their commitment to protecting abuse victims.

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Story summary

The committee voted 24-19 to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify under oath about the Epstein files.
Democrats accused Bondi of evading questions about the subpoena, prompting a walkout.
Bondi said the Justice Department reviewed over 3 million documents with an error rate below 1%, emphasizing transparency while protecting victims.
Democrats described the session as a "fake hearing" and criticized accountability, alleging a cover-up.

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