Clinton Deposition Halted After Photo Leak, Bill Clinton Set to Testify Friday
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Deposition Paused Following Boebert Photo Leak The House Oversight Committee stopped the closed‑door deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after Rep. Lauren Boebert sent a picture of the session to a conservative influencer, a clear breach of committee rules. Chair Rep. James Comer said any release must first be cleared by Clinton’s attorneys, while Democrats demanded an immediate transcript and video. Both AP and BBC report the pause and the rule‑violation concerns. [1][2]
Clinton Denies Any Knowledge of Epstein Activities In her opening remarks, Hillary Clinton asserted she “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal conduct, never flew on his plane, and met Ghislaine Maxwell only a few times, including at daughter Chelsea’s 2010 wedding. She posted the same denial on X and urged the panel to summon President Donald Trump for direct questioning under oath. The denial and Trump‑calling were highlighted by both outlets. [1][2]
Bill Clinton Scheduled for Historic Friday Testimony Former President Bill Clinton is slated to appear before the committee on Friday, marking the first time a former U.S. president has been compelled to testify since Gerald Ford in 1983. His appearance underscores the intensifying investigation into Epstein’s network. Both sources note the historic nature of the testimony. [1][2]
Clinton Calls for Public Hearing and Full Transcript Hillary Clinton reiterated her demand that the deposition be opened to reporters, arguing a public record is essential after the leak. Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia called for the transcript and video to be released within 24 hours, emphasizing survivor concerns, while Boebert defended sharing the photo. The clash over transparency and procedural rules is documented across the reports. [1][2]
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AP: Clinton Deposition Paused After Photo Leak, Demands Public Hearing: AP details the Boebert photo leak, the committee’s pause, Clinton’s push for a public hearing, Bill Clinton’s upcoming historic testimony, and reactions from both parties.
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BBC: Hillary Clinton Testifies Before House Panel, Calls for Trump Oath: BBC emphasizes Clinton’s denial of Epstein knowledge, her call for Trump to be questioned under oath, the photo‑leak‑induced pause, and the significance of Bill Clinton’s scheduled testimony.
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Timeline
1983 – Gerald Ford becomes the last former U.S. president to testify before Congress, a precedent not broken until Bill Clinton’s upcoming appearance, underscoring the historic nature of the 2026 hearing [1][2].
Early 2026 (prior to Feb 26) – The House Oversight Committee rejects the Clintons’ earlier offers to provide sworn statements, prompting Hillary and Bill Clinton to agree to appear in person after the panel declines their written testimony [2].
Feb 26, 2026 – Hillary Clinton departs for a closed‑door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, where she states she “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, asserts she never flew on his plane, and met Ghislaine Maxwell only “on a few occasions,” including Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding, while praising Chairman James Comer and urging the panel to summon President Trump for oath‑bound questioning [1][2].
Feb 26, 2026 – Rep. Lauren Boebert photographs the deposition and forwards the image to a conservative influencer, violating committee rules and causing the panel to pause the session while Democrats demand a transcript and video release within 24 hours [1][2].
Feb 26, 2026 – Clinton reiterates on X that she had no contact with Epstein and limited interactions with Maxwell, and she calls for the testimony to be open to reporters, arguing a public record is needed after the leak; Chairman Comer says any release must first be cleared by her attorneys [2].
Feb 26, 2026 – Democratic members, led by Rep. Robert Garcia, demand the unedited transcript of the deposition within a day and press for immediate Trump testimony, labeling the hearing a “clown show” and warning that the leak undermines survivor concerns [1].
Feb 27, 2026 – Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify before the committee on Friday, marking the first compelled appearance of a former president since Gerald Ford in 1983 and highlighting the intensifying congressional investigation into the Epstein network [1][2].
Feb 27, 2026 (future) – Committee leaders warn that refusal by the Clintons to comply could trigger criminal contempt charges, signaling escalating enforcement pressure as the investigation proceeds [2].
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- https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18322/termination-of-the-designation-of-syria-for-temporary-protected-status (cited 1 times)