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House Oversight Committee Locks in Testimony Dates for Biden Aides in Autopen Probe

Voluntary transcribed interviews begin July 24, with depositions of Biden’s physician scheduled July 9 followed by a former adviser on July 16.

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Overview

  • Five former senior White House aides—Ron Klain, Steve Ricchetti, Mike Donilon, Bruce Reed and Anita Dunn—have agreed to appear for voluntary transcribed interviews between July 24 and August 7.
  • Chairman James Comer subpoenaed Dr. Kevin O’Connor and former Jill Biden aide Anthony Bernal for depositions on July 9 and July 16 respectively.
  • Additional requests have been sent for transcribed interviews with Karine Jean-Pierre, Ian Sams, Andrew Bates and Jeff Zients, though dates have not yet been set.
  • The investigation is probing allegations that aides concealed President Biden’s cognitive decline and misused an autopen device to sign executive orders and pardons without his direct consent.
  • The White House has defended its autopen use as legally standard while Democrats accuse Republicans of pursuing a politically driven inquiry.