February 3, 2026 — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, averting an imminent contempt of Congress vote.
Key Details
- Timeline: August 2025 subpoenas issued → January 2026 contempt charges advanced → February 2, 2026 agreement reached
- Testimony: Depositions scheduled for mutually agreeable dates in February 2026 (specific dates not yet confirmed)
- Historical Context: First congressional testimony by a former president since 1983
- Background: Probe follows recent Justice Department file releases regarding Epstein’s network
Context
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, has pursued testimony from the Clintons amid broader scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein’s network. Bill Clinton has acknowledged flights on Epstein’s plane in the early 2000s for Clinton Foundation work but denies knowledge of any criminal activity. Hillary Clinton has limited known ties to Epstein.
Neither Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing.
The probe has bipartisan elements, with some Democrats supporting transparency measures.
Sources
- Reuters: Clintons agree to testify ahead of contempt vote
- The Washington Post: Agreement confirmed by Clintons’ attorneys
- The New York Times: Capitulation days before expected contempt proceedings
- Associated Press: Depositions on mutually agreeable dates; finalization pending
- BBC: Rare congressional appearance by former president
- CNN, WTOP: Confirmation of agreement
This is a developing story. Flash Intel will monitor for updates on testimony dates and outcomes.
