Overview
- House Oversight Chair James Comer set depositions for January 13 and 14, 2026, warning he will move to contempt proceedings if the Clintons do not appear.
- The December sessions were called off after their attorney cited a funeral, and Comer unilaterally chose January dates after he said no alternatives were offered.
- Attorney David Kendall maintains the Clintons should provide sworn written statements like several other subpoenaed officials, noting only William Barr testified in person.
- Comer argues those excused either lacked relevant information or had health issues and says the Clintons must appear because of their personal ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Recent releases from Epstein’s estate include photos of prominent figures, including Bill Clinton, and flight logs showing his trips in 2002–03, as Clinton denies visiting Epstein’s island and faces no allegations of wrongdoing; a new law requires the DOJ to begin releasing Epstein-related records by December 19.