"The last-minute negotiating came as Republican leaders were advancing the contempt resolution through the House Rules Committee - a final hurdle before it headed to the House floor for a vote. It was potentially a grave moment for Congress, the first time it could hold a former president in contempt and advance the threat of prison time. As Comer and the Clintons negotiated over the terms of the depositions, the House Rules Committee postponed advancing the contempt of Congress resolutions."
"The attorneys requested that Comer, a Kentucky Republican, agree not to move forward with the contempt proceedings. Comer, however, said he was not immediately dropping the charges, which would carry the threat of a substantial fine and even incarceration if passed by the House and successfully prosecuted by the Department of Justice. "We don't have anything in writing," Comer told reporters, adding that he was open to accepting the Clintons' offer but "it depends on what they say.""
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed late Monday to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the agreement has not been finalized. Attorneys emailed Oversight Committee staff saying the pair would accept Rep. James Comer's demands and will appear for depositions on mutually agreeable dates, and requested Comer agree not to move forward with contempt proceedings. Comer said he had nothing in writing and did not immediately drop contempt charges; he previously rejected offers for a transcribed interview and a sworn declaration. The House Rules Committee postponed advancing the contempt resolutions.
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