"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. 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."
"The repercussions of contempt charges loomed large, given the possibility of a substantial fine and even incarceration. Still, there were signs of a potential thaw as the Clintons appeared to be searching for an off-ramp to testify. In addition, passage of contempt charges through the full House was far from guaranteed, requiring a majority vote - something Republicans increasingly struggle to achieve."
The House Oversight Committee advanced resolutions to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress related to subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, creating a potential first use of that penalty against a former president. The committee approved the measures in bipartisan votes, with some Democrats joining Republicans and progressives pushing for full transparency. Contempt could lead to fines or incarceration, but full House approval requires a majority vote that Republicans may not secure. The Clintons deny involvement with Epstein and offered a Bill Clinton interview in New York, which Rep. James Comer rejected without an official transcript. Congress continues investigating how Epstein abused dozens of teenage girls.
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