US lawmakers vote to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 5, 2026 at 12:40 AM

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The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena former US Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. The subpoena, proposed by Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace, passed with bipartisan support, including five Republicans joining Democrats. This action reflects ongoing frustration with the Justice Department's review and release of documents related to Epstein's sex trafficking crimes. Lawmakers are seeking answers and further information about the Epstein files, which have been a source of political controversy. The Justice Department has not yet commented on the subpoena. The move comes more than a year after Bondi faced criticism for distributing documents related to the case to conservative influencers.

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