Bondi set for Jeffrey Epstein questioning from House Oversight lawmakers
It’s an unusual appearance in several respects. Bondi is not being formally deposed but rather is sitting for a transcribed interview, an arrangement that rankled Democrats who argue it violates the spirit of the subpoena. Bondi will also be accompanied by Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, prompting Democrats to question whether the DOJ is seeking to act as Bondi’s personal attorney.
- ▪It’s an unusual appearance in several respects.
- ▪Bondi is not being formally deposed but rather is sitting for a transcribed interview, an arrangement that rankled Democrats who argue it violates the spirit of the subpoena.
- ▪Bondi will also be accompanied by Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, prompting Democrats to question whether the DOJ is seeking to act as Bondi’s personal attorney.
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- ▪ Former AG Pam Bondi arrives for closed-door Oversight interview on Jeffrey Epstein files — New York Post
- ▪ Pam Bondi to face questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Trump says he has ‘no interest’ in Kennedy Center after judge orders his name removed from memorial – as it happened — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Bondi to testify behind closed doors in House Epstein probe today — CBS News — Politics
- ▪ Pam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files — ABC News — Politics
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House Bondi set for Jeffrey Epstein questioning from House Oversight lawmakers Comments: by Rebecca Beitsch - 05/29/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Rebecca Beitsch - 05/29/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before House Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigators Friday, a victory for the panel after the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued she should not have to answer questions about the Epstein files. It’s an unusual appearance in several respects. Bondi is not being formally deposed but rather is sitting for a transcribed interview, an arrangement that rankled Democrats who argue it violates the spirit of the subpoena.
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