Top Headlines

Feeds

Clinton Deposition Paused After Photo Leak, Clinton Calls for Public Hearing

Updated (30 articles)

Closed‑door deposition halted by photo leak On Feb. 26 2026, Rep. James Comer’s House Oversight Committee began a six‑hour, closed‑door deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Chappaqua, New York; the session was paused after Rep. Lauren Boebert sent a picture of the hearing room to a conservative influencer, a move Democrats said violated House rules [1][3][5]. Committee staff later confirmed the pause was brief and that the video would be released within 24 hours, per Comer’s promise [5]. The leak prompted immediate calls from Democrats for a full transcript and video release [1][4].

Clinton denies any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes In her opening remarks, Clinton asserted she “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s illegal activities, never met him, never flew on his plane, and only knew Ghislaine Maxwell as an acquaintance who attended her daughter Chelsea’s 2010 wedding [1][4][5][6]. She reiterated these points on X after the deposition, emphasizing she has no information that could aid the investigation [3][4]. Multiple outlets reported that she repeatedly redirected questions to her husband, Bill Clinton, when pressed on specific details [5].

Bill Clinton scheduled to testify Friday, historic first The committee announced that former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27 2026, marking the first time a former U.S. president has been compelled to sit before a congressional panel since Gerald Ford in 1983 [1][3][4]. Republicans warned the Clintons of possible criminal contempt if they refuse to cooperate, while Democrats demanded transparency and survivor‑focused questioning [1][4]. Bill Clinton has previously acknowledged multiple flights on Epstein’s jet but maintains he cut off contact before the 2008 indictment [7][8].

Clinton urges Trump testimony and public hearing Hillary Clinton used the deposition to demand that President Donald Trump be summoned and sworn to testify about his appearances in Epstein‑related files, noting his name appears on eight flight logs from 1993‑1996 [2][6]. Democratic members, including Rep. Robert Garcia, called for an immediate public hearing and full video release, arguing survivors deserve answers [1][3][4]. Republicans, while pressing for Trump’s testimony, framed the probe as a broader inquiry into Epstein’s influence and potential ethics violations by elected officials [2][6][8].

Sources

Related Tickers

by TradingView

Documents (2)

justice.gov Article listing alphanumeric identifiers without explanation (cited 2 times)

Series of Alphanumeric Identifiers Published Without Context

Key Facts

  • Identifier EFTA00003168 listed – The article includes the code “EFTA00003168” as the first entry in a series of strings, providing no explanation of its meaning or relevance. [1]
  • Identifier 315251 listed – The second line of the article presents the numeric string “315251,” again without any accompanying description or context. [1]
  • Identifier 53ZLE515152 listed – The third entry, “53ZLE515152,” appears in the list, but the article does not clarify its purpose or origin. [1]
  • Identifier 171575 listed – The final line shows the code “171575,” concluding the set of identifiers with no further information supplied. [1]
View original document

justice.gov Brief report on MVLSY and EFTA00003176 codes (cited 1 times)

MVLSY and EFTA00003176 Codes Listed in Brief Report

Key Facts

  • MVLSY code appears – The article lists the string “MVLSY”, which may serve as a product or reference identifier, though no further context is provided [1].
  • EFTA00003176 identifier listed – The piece also includes “EFTA00003176”, likely another reference code, but offers no explanation of its significance [1].
View original document

Timeline

July 23, 2025 – The House Oversight Committee issues subpoenas to former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanding testimony in its bipartisan Jeffrey Epstein investigation, launching a months‑long standoff over compliance [28].

Dec 13, 2025 – Committee Chairman James Comer warns that if the Clintons fail to appear for depositions the panel will initiate contempt of Congress proceedings, and he releases DOJ photos that place Bill Clinton at Epstein’s estate and on the financier’s private jet [25].

Dec 15, 2025 – Comer proposes Jan 13 for Bill Clinton and Jan 14 for Hillary Clinton to give in‑person depositions, stating that refusal will trigger contempt action and noting that other subpoenaed witnesses have provided written statements instead [12].

Jan 13, 2026 – Bill and Hillary Clinton skip the scheduled depositions, submit an eight‑page letter declaring the subpoenas “invalid and unenforceable,” and assert they have no relevant information, prompting the committee to prepare contempt proceedings [18].

Jan 14, 2026 – Hillary Clinton’s no‑show after the Jan 13 skip triggers a formal contempt vote; Speaker Mike Johnson declares “defying a congressional subpoena is contempt” and pledges to bring the matter to a full House vote if the committee approves [10].

Jan 21, 2026 – The Republican‑led Oversight Committee votes to advance criminal contempt resolutions against Bill Clinton (34‑8) and Hillary Clinton (28‑15), sending the measures to the full House and opening a path to a Justice Department referral [16].

Jan 22, 2026 – Speaker Johnson backs a floor vote on the contempt resolutions, while former Speaker Nancy Pelosi privately rebukes Democrats who supported the vote and urges a pause until all DOJ Epstein files are released [8].

Feb 3, 2026 – After intense negotiations, the Clintons agree to give closed‑door, videotaped, unlimited‑length depositions on Feb 26 (Hillary) and Feb 27 (Bill), averting an imminent contempt vote and satisfying Comer’s demand for full sworn testimony [6].

Feb 4, 2026 – The House drops its pending contempt motion after the Clinton agreement; Comer stresses “no one is above the law, and that includes the Clintons,” and the committee schedules the February depositions while noting upcoming testimonies from Ghislaine Maxwell (Feb 9) and Attorney General Pam Bondi (Feb) [30].

Feb 5, 2026 – Hillary Clinton posts a defiant X message demanding a public, camera‑filled hearing and tags Chairman Comer; Bill Clinton’s spokesperson confirms his 2002‑03 Epstein jet trips, and President Donald Trump calls the upcoming depositions “a shame” while praising Hillary Clinton’s capability [14].

Feb 9, 2026 – Ghislaine Maxwell is slated to appear for a closed‑door deposition before the Oversight Committee, where she is expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights and decline substantive testimony [9].

Feb 26, 2026 – In a six‑hour closed‑door deposition in Chappaqua, Hillary Clinton tells the committee she “had no idea about their criminal activities,” never met Epstein, knows Maxwell only as an acquaintance, and urges the panel to summon President Donald Trump for oath‑bound testimony, saying “If this committee is serious… it would ask (Trump) directly under oath” [19].

Feb 27, 2026 – Bill Clinton becomes the first former U.S. president compelled to sit for a congressional deposition, testifying the day after his wife’s interview; the session pauses briefly after Rep. Lauren Boebert leaks a photo, and Democrats demand the video and transcript be released within 24 hours while Republicans promise a review before any release [1].

Post‑Feb 27, 2026 (future) – Chairman Comer says the video of Bill Clinton’s deposition will be released within 24 hours pending attorney review, and Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia urges the full transcript be made public “right now,” while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pledges his caucus will examine the unredacted DOJ Epstein files for further action [1][19].

Social media (6 posts)

Dive deeper (16 sub-stories)

All related articles (30 articles)

External resources (20 links)