US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
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The House Oversight Committee has formally subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Republican Chairman James Comer cited "possible mismanagement" of the investigation as the reason for the subpoena. The committee seeks to understand the DOJ's collection, review, and release of files related to the case, particularly concerning redaction practices. Bondi is scheduled to appear on April 14. The Justice Department has called the subpoena "completely unnecessary," stating lawmakers have been invited to view unredacted files and Bondi has been available to speak with members of Congress. The DOJ has faced bipartisan criticism for its handling of the released documents, specifically regarding the protection of victims' identities.
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