Pam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before House lawmakers regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases. This closed-door session aims to scrutinize the Trump administration's handling of Epstein's case files. Bondi's previous defiance in public testimony raises questions about her willingness to be transparent in this new setting.
- ▪Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases.
- ▪The session will be held behind closed doors, allowing lawmakers to probe the Trump administration's handling of Epstein files.
- ▪Bondi has faced criticism for her role in the delayed release of Epstein case files, which included personal information of potential victims.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Bondi to testify behind closed doors in House Epstein probe today — CBS News — Politics
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein filesFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse casesBySTEPHEN GROVES Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 12:01 AM1:26FILE - Attorney General Pam Bondi faces questions in the House Judiciary Committee over the Justice Department's handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/J.
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