The House Oversight Committee has ordered former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to appear for closed-door depositions in December, rejecting an attempt by their attorney to block subpoenas tied to the panel’s Epstein-Maxwell investigation.
In a letter sent Friday, Chairman James Comer dismissed attorney David Kendall’s argument that the Committee should rely on written responses rather than question the Clintons directly. Comer wrote that the Committee “disagrees” with the idea that accepting limited written information would be “the most efficient and equitable way to proceed,” adding that Kendall’s request relied on assertions already “disproved by public information.”
The Committee said both Clintons hold information relevant to its probe, citing the public’s long-standing demand for transparency surrounding the government’s handling of the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases. Comer emphasized that the Committee “welcomes legitimate oversight” grounded in verified facts and stressed that the Clintons’ testimony is necessary to advance the investigation.
The letter sets firm dates for the previously issued subpoenas. Former President Clinton is scheduled to appear on December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Washington, and Secretary Clinton is scheduled for December 18 at the same time and location.
