August 5, 2025
House Republicans defy Trump, subpoena Epstein files
Rare bipartisan rebellion forces Justice Department to reveal decades of cover-ups
📜Constitutional Law🔐Ethics🏛️Government⚖️Justice
House Oversight Chairman 
James Comer issued subpoenas for Epstein files on Aug. 5, 2025
Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee unanimously approved subpoenas on Jul. 23, 2025 by voice vote
Three Republicans—
Nancy Mace, 
Scott Perry, 
Brian Jack—joined Democrats in 8-2 vote to subpoena DOJ files
Ten individuals subpoenaed: Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Robert Mueller, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, Alberto Gonzales
Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Andy Biggs (R-AZ) were the only no votes in subcommittee
Rare breach of Republican party loyalty to Trump on sensitive issue
Bipartisan cooperation emerged when protecting powerful figures became politically toxic
Subpoenas demand complete Jeffrey Epstein files with victim names redacted
📜Constitutional Law🔐Ethics🏛️Government⚖️Justice
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What deadline did Comer set for the Justice Department to produce the Epstein files?
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How many total subpoenas did Chairman Comer issue related to the Epstein investigation?
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Contact your representative to support House Oversight Committee Epstein investigation
The House Oversight Committee under Chairman James Comer issued subpoenas for Epstein files and secured depositions from both Bill and Hillary Clinton in February 2026. The committee voted bipartisan on January 21, 2026 to hold the Clintons in contempt for defying subpoenas, leading to their testimony. The investigation uncovered cash ledgers with tens of thousands of payments, including some marked 'massage' or 'gift' to known survivors, and foreign visa payments followed by women appearing weeks later.
Hi, I'm calling to support the House Oversight Committee's Epstein investigation. Key points: Chairman Comer issued subpoenas August 25, 2025 for Epstein files. Clinton testimony secured after contempt vote - Hillary testified Feb 26, Bill testified Feb 27, 2026. Committee found cash ledgers with tens of thousands of payments to survivors. Foreign visa payments followed by women appearing weeks later. Questions to ask: Does Representative [NAME] support Chairman Comer's investigation? Will Representative [NAME] vote to fund continued oversight? Will Representative [NAME] support holding non-compliant witnesses in contempt? Specific request: I want Representative [NAME] to publicly support and fund the Oversight Committee's Epstein investigation. Thank you.
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Monitor House Oversight Committee hearings at oversight.house.gov
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Support organizations demanding accountability for sex trafficking crimes
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Track which representatives vote to protect or expose Epstein connections
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Join public pressure campaigns when bipartisan cooperation emerges
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File FOIA requests at justice.gov for Epstein-related documents