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House Committee Subpoenas AG Bondi Over Epstein Files

3/19/2026

Summary

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The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify on April 14 about the Epstein files.
The action follows bipartisan concerns over the DOJ's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Critics, including Rep. Nancy Mace, say the DOJ concealed information and improperly redacted files.
During a closed-door briefing, Democrats walked out.
The DOJ says the subpoena is unnecessary because lawmakers have had access to unredacted files.

History

Historical Context

The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by President Trump in November 2025, aimed to enhance public access to documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities. Following its passage, the DOJ faced bipartisan criticism for releasing heavily redacted files, raising concerns about accountability. By January 2026, over 3 million pages were disclosed, but lawmakers questioned the completeness of the release amid ongoing scrutiny of the DOJ's transparency efforts.

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Story summary

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify on April 14 about the Epstein files.
The action follows bipartisan concerns over the DOJ's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Critics, including Rep. Nancy Mace, say the DOJ concealed information and improperly redacted files.
During a closed-door briefing, Democrats walked out.
The DOJ says the subpoena is unnecessary because lawmakers have had access to unredacted files.

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