Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ALANNA DURKIN RICHERMarch 17, 2026 at 09:23 PM

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Attorney General Pam Bondi was subpoenaed by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to testify on April 14 regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and related files. The subpoena, supported by Republicans, stems from concerns about the Justice Department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer stated Bondi's oversight of the collection, review, and release of files makes her a valuable source of information. The Justice Department called the subpoena unnecessary, noting Bondi's availability to Congress and offering access to unredacted files. The department has faced criticism for its handling of the files, including accusations of hiding documents and flawed redactions, which it defends.

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