Bondi to testify behind closed doors in House Epstein probe today
Pam Bondi is set to testify behind closed doors before a House committee regarding her handling of the Epstein files. This comes after significant criticism of her actions during her tenure as Attorney General, particularly concerning the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi's testimony follows a series of high-profile interviews conducted by the committee with other notable figures connected to Epstein.
- ▪Pam Bondi will testify before a House committee about her handling of Epstein files.
- ▪She faced criticism for the delayed release of documents related to Epstein's case.
- ▪Bondi was removed from her position as Attorney General in April after facing bipartisan outrage.
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- ▪ Pam Bondi testifies on Epstein files behind closed doors — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Former AG Pam Bondi arrives for closed-door Oversight interview on Jeffrey Epstein files — New York Post
- ▪ Live updates: Bondi faces House Oversight questions on Epstein files — The Hill
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Pam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files — ABC News — Politics
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Politics Pam Bondi to testify behind closed doors in House committee's Epstein probe today By Graham Kates Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at [email protected] or [email protected] Read Full Bio Graham Kates May 29, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Fifteen months after saying a list of Jeffrey Epstein's clients was "sitting on my desk right now," and four months after overseeing the release of millions of associated documents, former Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before a House committee on Friday about her handling of the so-called Epstein files.Bondi's closed-door interview in the ongoing congressional…
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