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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.
House Oversight Chair James Comer threatened to hold Bill Clinton in contempt after the former president declined a closed‑door deposition in the Epstein probe, with Clinton calling the subpoena invalid and unenforceable.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has urged former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton to comply with subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing bipartisan support for the investigation and warning of potential contempt charges if they refuse to cooperate.
House Republicans are divided over Donald Trump's call to jail members of the January 6th Committee, with some expressing support for investigating potential legal violations by the committee. Trump has falsely accused the committee of destroying evidence, a claim debunked by fact-checks. While some GOP members are enthusiastic about potential prosecutions, others avoid commenting on Trump's statements. The situation highlights the deepening partisan divide and the potential for increased tension in Congress.
House Oversight Chair James Comer criticized certain members of Congress for repeatedly breaking decorum during a contentious hearing on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. The hearing saw heated exchanges, particularly involving Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jasmine Crockett, leading to a chaotic session. Despite the disruptions, the committee voted to advance the contempt measure against Garland.
Rep. James Comer, who previously credited the FBI for providing key evidence in his push to impeach President Joe Biden, now claims every exchange with the agency has been suspicious after the recent arrest of informant Alexander Smirnov. This contradicts his committee's previous labeling of the informant's memorandum as "key evidence." The FBI memo, released under pressure from GOP lawmakers, was used to support the committee's claims but was removed from the committee's website following Smirnov's arrest. Special Counsel David Weiss charged Smirnov with lying to the bureau about allegations regarding Hunter Biden, leading Comer to distance himself from the situation.
Kentucky Rep. James Comer downplayed the significance of indicted FBI informant Alexander Smirnov's claims in the GOP-led Biden family influence peddling probe, stating that Smirnov's allegations were not a crucial part of the case. Comer pledged that GOP lawmakers will thoroughly investigate all allegations of Biden influence peddling, while also questioning the handling of the case by FBI officials. Meanwhile, House investigators interviewed Hunter Biden's ex-business associate, Jason Galanis, who claimed that Joe Biden played a key role in a Chinese energy deal and that the Bidens received millions from foreign entities.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer downplayed the significance of FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who made disproven allegations against President Joe Biden, claiming he "wasn't an important part of this investigation." Despite earlier hype from Comer and other Republicans, the informant's credibility fell apart after the Justice Department charged him for lying to the FBI. Comer's attempt to shift focus onto Democrats and the "Russia card" was met with criticism from both Democrats and some GOP colleagues, who warned that the credibility of the informant's statement was not known and that it has now been proven false.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer argues that the Biden family "got played" by Hunter Biden's surprise appearance during a hearing on whether to hold him in contempt of Congress. The committee voted along party lines to refer a contempt resolution against Biden to the full House, stemming from his refusal to comply with subpoenas for his testimony issued last year. Comer insists that the Bidens are the ones who got played, dismissing criticism that the chaotic moment would backfire on Republicans investigating President Biden's involvement in his family's overseas business dealings.
A scathing report from The Associated Press reveals that U.S. Rep. James Comer, a Kentucky Republican leading the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry, has obscured his own business dealings. The report found that Comer is involved in a shell company called Farm Team Properties, which functions similarly to the companies used by the Bidens. Comer's stake in the land he co-owns with a political donor is masked on his financial disclosure forms. Democrats have seized on the report, accusing Comer of having shady finances. Comer has declined to comment and denied any wrongdoing.
Fox News host Jessica Tarlov called out House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer for his hypocrisy regarding the GOP's impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. Tarlov pointed to a report that revealed Comer co-owns a shell company with his wife, functioning similarly to the companies used by the Bidens. The company masks the fact that Comer owns more land than is disclosed on his financial forms. Tarlov criticized Comer for criticizing others while engaging in the same behavior himself. She also highlighted the lack of evidence supporting the GOP-led impeachment effort against Biden and criticized Republicans for their fear of losing support if they don't pursue impeachment.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) responded to an Associated Press report comparing his rural landholding company to the "shell companies" associated with Hunter Biden and his associates. Comer's company, Farm Team Properties, LLC, co-owned with a campaign contributor, reported no dividends last year and operates similarly to the companies used by the Bidens. Comer highlighted bank records showing the Bidens received over $10 million from foreign entities through "shell companies." He also pointed to checks indicating James Biden transferred funds to his brother Joe, suggesting "laundered" funds from a Chinese energy deal. Comer defended his company, stating it is not a shell company but rather an LLC that manages over a thousand acres of land.
Rep. James Comer, the Republican leading the impeachment probe of President Joe Biden and his family's business dealings, has his own shell company called Farm Team Properties, which he co-owns with his wife. This revelation raises questions about Comer's own financial dealings and undermines his arguments against the Bidens' use of similar companies to obscure earnings. Comer has faced criticism for not disclosing his ownership of 6 acres of land co-owned with a campaign contributor through the shell company. While Comer denies any wrongdoing, ethics experts argue that he should have disclosed these assets. The investigation into the Bidens' business dealings is expected to gain momentum following the recent indictment of Hunter Biden on tax evasion charges related to his earnings through shell companies.
Rep. James Comer, the Republican leading the impeachment probe of President Joe Biden and his family's use of shell companies, has his own shell company called Farm Team Properties. Comer co-owns this company with his wife and used it to transfer ownership of 6 acres of land he co-owns with a campaign contributor. This revelation raises questions about Comer's own financial dealings and undermines his arguments against the Bidens. Ethics experts suggest that Comer should have disclosed these assets on his financial disclosure forms. Comer has aggressively denied any wrongdoing and dismissed criticism as the work of "dumb, financially illiterate people."
Rep. James Comer, a Republican leading the Hunter Biden probe, has his own shell company called Farm Team Properties, which he co-owns with his wife. This revelation raises questions about Comer's own financial dealings and undermines his arguments against the Bidens' use of shell companies. Comer has been critical of the Bidens' alleged use of such companies to obscure earnings from shadowy middlemen and foreign interests. While Comer has denied any wrongdoing, ethics experts argue that he should have disclosed his ownership of the land held by the shell company. The revelation comes as House Republicans voted to formally authorize the impeachment probe into President Joe Biden, following the federal indictment of Hunter Biden on tax evasion charges.