Depositions Set for Feb. 26‑27 in Washington, D.C. Bill Clinton will appear on Feb 27 and Hillary Clinton on Feb 26 for videotaped, fully transcribed depositions before the House Oversight Committee, matching the original subpoena language and allowing no time limit [1][2]. The sessions will be conducted in person at the Capitol, under conditions stipulated by Committee Chairman James Comer [2]. Both former officials consented after a deadline imposed by Speaker Mike Johnson, who warned that a full House contempt vote could still proceed if the agreement fell through [2].

Contempt Vote Stalled by Last‑Minute Deal. House Republicans were poised to vote on holding the Clintons in contempt when the agreement was reached moments before the scheduled vote [1]. The House Rules Committee, led by Virginia Foxx, paused any contempt resolution pending the depositions, reflecting the narrow window that saved the vote [2]. Lawmakers indicated a possible public hearing after the private sessions, signaling continued oversight pressure [1].

Chair Comer Enforces Strict Deposition Terms. Comer rejected proposals to limit the location, scope, or length of the testimony, insisting on a no‑time‑limit, videotaped, and transcribed format [1]. He gave the Clintons until noon Tuesday to accept these terms, and both parties ultimately agreed to every condition laid out by the chairman [2]. The committee’s agenda includes a potential follow‑up public hearing to further probe the matters under investigation [1].

DOJ Files Reveal Extensive Clinton‑Maxwell Interactions. Newly released documents show frequent email exchanges between Ghislaine Maxwell and Clinton staff from 2001‑2004 and at least 16 trips on Jeffrey Epstein’s aircraft [1]. The Clinton spokesperson maintains that Bill Clinton severed ties with Epstein before the 2006 prostitution charge [1]. These revelations add a new layer of scrutiny to the depositions, though the subpoena does not specifically target the Maxwell communications.

Political Figures Emphasize Transparency and Accountability. Clinton spokesperson Angel Ureña posted on X that the depositions fulfill the public’s demand for transparency, calling the committee’s stance an affront [2]. Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia praised the agreement, noting the Clintons accepted every term and expressing relief that Bill Clinton will testify [1][2]. Speaker Johnson reiterated the deadline and warned that contempt proceedings could resume if the depositions do not satisfy the committee’s requirements [2].