House committee votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in...

What’s Happening

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A House committee advanced resolutions Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation , opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time. Recommended Video In bipartisan votes, the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee approved the contempt of Congress charges, setting up potential votes in the House early next month. (plot twist fr)

In a rare departure from party lines, some Democrats backed the contempt measures against the Clintons, with several progressive lawmakers emphasizing the need for full transparency in the Epstein investigation.

The Details

The votes were the latest turn in the Epstein saga as Congress investigates how the late financier was able to sexually abuse dozens of teenage girls for years. But that is what the Clintons did and that is why we are here,” Rep.

James Comer, the chairman, dropped at the session on Wednesday. The repercussions of contempt charges loomed large, given the possibility of a substantial fine and even incarceration.

Why This Matters

Still, there were signs of a potential thaw as the Clintons appeared to be searching for an off-ramp to testify. Plus, passage of contempt charges through the full House was far from guaranteed, requiring a majority vote — something Republicans increasingly struggle to achieve. The Clintons have dropped they had nothing to do with Epstein for decades and are seeking a resolution to the dispute.

The business implications here could be significant in the coming months.

Key Takeaways

This week, they offered to have the committee leadership and staff interview Bill Clinton in New York.
Comer rejected that offer Tuesday, insisting that any interview also have an official transcript.
What do lawmakers want to know from the Clintons?