House Widens Epstein Probe, Eyes DOJ Files

The US House Oversight Committee, led by Republicans, has issued subpoenas to former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and nearly a dozen former top law enforcement officials as part of an investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. The committee is demanding that the Department of Justice release all Epstein-related files by August 19. Lawmakers seek testimony from Clinton and Trump-era officials, reflecting bipartisan interest and public pressure for transparency about Epstein's connections to powerful individuals. Despite the Justice Department's statement that Epstein had no secret 'client list' and died by suicide, calls for further disclosure persist. Both Bill Clinton and Donald Trump face renewed scrutiny over their past associations with Epstein, although both deny any wrongdoing. Depositions are scheduled through mid-October, and Congress is considering legislative changes to address future sex trafficking cases.