On July 23, 2025, a House Oversight Committee subcommittee voted to direct Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) to issue subpoenas for former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and several other high-profile figures in connection to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
The motion, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), passed by voice vote and targets individuals believed to have ties to Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking crimes.The subpoenas also include former FBI Director James Comey, former Attorneys General Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, and Alberto Gonzales, as well as former Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
This move follows a Democratic-led effort to subpoena the Justice Department for Epstein’s files, with three Republicans—Reps. Nancy Mace, Scott Perry, and Brian Jack—joining Democrats to support transparency.The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of Epstein’s case, with the Trump administration facing pressure to release grand jury files.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is reportedly reviewing these documents, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to meet with Maxwell. The probe has sparked political tensions, with House Speaker Mike Johnson opting to adjourn Congress early to avoid further Epstein-related votes before the August recess.
This development underscores ongoing divisions within the Republican Party and public demand for clarity on Epstein’s network, though the Senate shows reluctance to pursue parallel investigations.