Pam Bondi to finally appear before House panel over Epstein files release
Pam Bondi is set to appear before the US House oversight and reform committee regarding the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Her appearance follows a subpoena issued in March, which she initially refused to comply with after being removed from her position. The committee is investigating concerns over the release of Epstein files and the compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- ▪Pam Bondi was subpoenaed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers in March but did not appear for her deposition.
- ▪The House committee filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi after she refused to comply with the subpoena.
- ▪The Department of Justice has faced criticism for its handling of the Epstein files and the release of sensitive information.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Bondi defends handling of Epstein files to House panel — CNBC — Top
- ▪ Pam Bondi Interviewed By Congress About Epstein Files Today (Live Updates) — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files — NPR Topics: News
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Pam Bondi attends a House judiciary committee hearing on 11 February 2026. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/ReutersView image in fullscreenPam Bondi attends a House judiciary committee hearing on 11 February 2026. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/ReutersPam BondiPam Bondi to finally appear before House panel over Epstein files releaseEx-attorney general was subpoenaed in March but had refused to show after her removal from justice departmentAnna BettsFri 29 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe former attorney general Pam Bondi will appear before the US House oversight and reform committee on Friday morning to answer questions about the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and its release of the Epstein files…
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