Democrats say Bondi won't commit to testifying in House Epstein investigation

"This has been completely set up in a way that's been irresponsible. And quite frankly, we believe a way for the Attorney General to get out of her answering questions under oath and to the public. We were there to answer questions. It's the evening. We came at their convenience. We gave them as really, as much time as they wanted."

"Wednesday's closed-door briefing with Bondi was far less formal than a deposition, with neither Bondi nor Blanche speaking under oath or having their comments recorded to be made public down the road. A House Oversight GOP spokesperson said this week the Justice Department requested the opportunity to speak to lawmakers while details of Bondi's deposition are sorted out, which could take time."

"Earlier this year, the panel approved measures to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for failing to appear for their scheduled subpoenas, which eventually forced the former first couple to testify. Rep. Summer Lee asked House Oversight Chair James Comer whether he would compel Bondi to appear for her deposition through pursuit of contempt proceedings as he had for the Clintons."

The House Oversight Committee held a closed-door briefing with Attorney General Bondi regarding the Epstein investigation, but Democrats criticized the arrangement as avoiding formal sworn testimony. Republicans and Democrats on the committee continue to diverge on investigation approaches and witness treatment. Bondi stated she will follow the law and highlighted Trump administration transparency efforts on the Epstein case. The Justice Department requested the briefing opportunity while deposition details are finalized. Unlike a formal deposition, Wednesday's briefing involved no oath or public recording. Uncertainty remains about Republican enforcement if Bondi refuses to comply with the subpoena, though the committee previously pursued contempt measures against the Clintons.

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