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House Republicans Favor Roundtables Over Epstein Hearings Amid Dissent

4/22/2026

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House Republicans are avoiding formal hearings on the Epstein case by holding informal roundtable discussions, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say.
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) acknowledged the change's intent to prevent unrelated topics from being raised.
Five Republicans backed a subpoena for former Attorney General Pam Bondi, signaling GOP dissent over roundtable approach.
First Lady Melania Trump calls for hearings with Epstein's victims.
Some Republicans echo her view.

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House Republicans are avoiding formal hearings on the Epstein case by holding informal roundtable discussions, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say.
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) acknowledged the change's intent to prevent unrelated topics from being raised.
Five Republicans backed a subpoena for former Attorney General Pam Bondi, signaling GOP dissent over roundtable approach.
First Lady Melania Trump calls for hearings with Epstein's victims.
Some Republicans echo her view.