Oversight chair rejects Bill Clinton's offer to be interviewed about Epstein

"The Republican congressman James Comer has rejected an offer from former president Bill Clinton to conduct a transcribed interview for a House committee's investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, pushing the threat to hold both Clintons in contempt of Congress closer towards a vote. The full House is headed towards potential votes this week on criminal contempt of Congress charges against the Clintons."

"On 12 January, attorneys for the Clintons issued a letter to Comer on why they would not be testifying. They called the subpoenas invalid and legally unenforceable, untethered to a valid legislative purpose, unwarranted because they do not seek pertinent information, and an unprecedented infringement on the separation of powers. The demand for testimony runs afoul of the clearly defined limitations on Congress' investigative power propounded by the Supreme Court of the United States, they wrote, adding:"

James Comer refused Bill Clinton's offer of a transcribed interview and said he will demand sworn depositions from both Bill and Hillary Clinton to satisfy committee subpoenas. The full House faces potential votes this week on criminal contempt of Congress charges that could expose both Clintons to fines or incarceration if convicted. The Republican-led oversight committee previously advanced contempt charges after the Clintons declined to testify. The Clintons' attorneys argued the subpoenas are invalid, legally unenforceable, untethered to a legislative purpose, unwarranted, and an unprecedented infringement on separation of powers.

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