House Oversight Committee Plans Subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell Amid Epstein Probe

The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer and supported by members including Rep. Tim Burchett, plans to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell to testify about her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence, is seen as a key figure who can provide critical details about Epstein's crimes and his network. The committee aims to depose her as soon as possible, coordinating with the Department of Justice and Bureau of Prisons to arrange the testimony. This move follows growing bipartisan pressure, including from some allies of President Donald Trump, for the full release of files related to Epstein's investigation. While the Justice Department announced plans to privately interview Maxwell, the subpoena signals a push for more public and transparent congressional inquiry. Despite President Trump's calls to release all credible evidence, some House leadership have been hesitant, prompting rank-and-file Republicans and Democrats to escalate efforts for disclosure.