Pam Bondi deflects Epstein files questions in closed-door House interview, prompting Democratic subpoena threats.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door transcribed interview regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related records. Bondi declined to answer questions about President Trump's involvement and attributed responsibility for the files' release to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel, leading House Democrats to announce they would seek subpoenas for both officials.
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Coverage expands globally as Bondi emphasizes unprecedented transparency efforts and massive document releases, while domestic outlets remain divided over her deflection on Trump questions and Democratic cover-up allegations.
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“Democrats eye Blanche and Patel subpoenas after Bondi deflects Epstein questions”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“Ex-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe” · PBS NewsHour, The Hill, Al Jazeera
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TNew York Times Bondi, Pressed Over Epstein Files, Places Responsibility on Blanche and Patel 7d ago CNNCNN Bondi defends DOJ’s handling of Epstein files but says Blanche was in charge 7d ago HPHuffPost Pam Bondi Blamed Todd Blanche For Mishandling Epstein Material, Democrats Say 7d ago LEFT-CENTER2
NBCNBC News Pam Bondi tells lawmakers during closed interview that 'redaction errors' were made in Epstein files 7d ago ABCABC News Pam Bondi tells House Oversight panel that DOJ released all required Epstein files 7d ago CENTER4
PBSPBS NewsHour WATCH: Bondi refused to answer any questions about Trump and Epstein files, Rep. Garcia says 7d ago HThe Hill Bondi points finger at Blanche in House interview on Epstein files 7d ago PPolitico Bondi shifts responsibility for Epstein files’ release to Todd Blanche, making him Democrats’ next target 7d ago RReuters US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe 7d ago RIGHT4
WEWashington Examiner Democrats eye Blanche and Patel subpoenas after Bondi deflects Epstein questions 7d ago WTWashington Times Bondi defends DOJ's handling of Epstein files 7d ago NMNewsmax Bondi Refuses Questions on Trump, Epstein Files - Newsmax 7d ago NYPNY Post Read the transcript of Pam Bondi’s full interview with the House Oversight Committee on Jeffrey Epstein 1d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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