Republicans say Clintons risk contempt of Congress for not testifying on Epstein
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Key Points:
- The Republican-led House Oversight Committee plans to hold former President Bill Clinton and possibly Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- The Clintons argue the subpoenas are legally invalid and claim they have already provided all relevant information in writing, accusing the effort of being politically motivated.
- House Oversight Chairman James Comer emphasized that no wrongdoing is alleged but criticized Democrats for not showing up to the hearings or pushing harder on the Epstein investigation.
- Legal experts note that if contempt charges advance and are prosecuted, it could lead to a significant legal battle with implications for congressional oversight powers and separation of powers.
- The Justice Department has delayed releasing millions of pages of Epstein-related files, prompting frustration from
