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politics23 days ago

Clintons press for public hearings as Comer doubles down on deposition terms

The Clintons push for open hearings on Capitol Hill as a deposition dispute with Oversight Chair James Comer intensifies; emails show they agreed to transcribed depositions behind closed doors, but they want public testimony while Comer argues subpoenas require compliance and contempt threats loom. The morning's updates also outline GOP clashes over Nazi-linked bank probes, Lindsey Graham's bid to expand lawsuits against the DOJ, and ongoing DHS funding talks that could trigger a shutdown ahead of Munich diplomacy.

via Politico|
#clintons#comer#epstein
Comer Dismisses Clinton Special-Treatment Bid, Advances Contempt Proceedings
politics1 month ago

Comer Dismisses Clinton Special-Treatment Bid, Advances Contempt Proceedings

House Oversight Chair James Comer rejected the Clintons’ bid for a restricted, transcript-free meeting with Bill Clinton and said the committee will proceed with contempt resolutions, since subpoenas require sworn, transcribed depositions. Comer contrasted this with prior witness transcripts (Barr, Acosta) and argued that former Secretary Clinton’s on-the-record testimony is needed given her past role as Secretary of State and knowledge of related matters tied to Epstein. The dispute centers on access, staffing limits, and the absence of an official transcript, with the committee insisting on a formal record.

via House.gov|
#clintons#comer#contempt-of-congress
Clinton duo defies subpoena in GOP Epstein probe
politics1 month ago

Clinton duo defies subpoena in GOP Epstein probe

Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton declined to testify under a congressional subpoena in the House’s Epstein investigation, calling the committee's move legally invalid. House Oversight Chair James Comer says he will pursue contempt proceedings next week, signaling a potentially protracted, partisan clash—even though the Clintons have not been accused of Epstein crimes.

via PBS|
#clintons#contempt-of-congress#house-oversight-committee
politics1 month ago

Clintons Defy Epstein Subpoenas, Contempt Vote Looms

Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe, claiming they’ve already provided all they know and labeling the subpoenas invalid; Chairman James Comer says a contempt-of-Congress vote for Bill Clinton could be scheduled next week, with potential jail time, as Hillary’s appearance remains in question, highlighting partisan tensions around the case and echoing past contempt actions like those against Bannon and Navarro.

via Politico|
#clintons#comer#contempt-of-congress
"The MAGA Obsession: Unraveling the Jeffrey Epstein Connection"
politics2 years ago

"The MAGA Obsession: Unraveling the Jeffrey Epstein Connection"

The obsession with Jeffrey Epstein within MAGA circles is fueled by conspiracy theories surrounding the so-called Epstein list, which is believed to expose a trafficking cabal and bring down the Clintons. However, the released documents do not contain the smoking gun anticipated, and the excitement is largely driven by the far-right's enduring obsession with the Clintons. This fits into the broader ecosystem of far-right conspiracy theories, including QAnon and Pizzagate, and is amplified by the spread of misinformation on social media. Despite evidence to the contrary, Trump's presence in the documents does not unsettle his loyal supporters, who continue to ignore inconvenient truths and distort their reality to fit their beliefs.

via POLITICO|
#clintons#conspiracy-theories#jeffrey-epstein