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Ex-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe | Government News

Ex-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe | Government News

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Former United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has appeared before a closed-door congressional hearing as lawmakers seek answers about unreleased documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. But on Friday, Bondi defended the Justice Department’s approach, saying it had released nearly three million pages of records during her tenure, including photographs and video evidence. She described those efforts as an unprecedented bid to increase transparency. Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of list “This was an enormously complicated and labour-intensive process,” Bondi told the Oversight Committee in the House of Representatives. “To the best of my knowledge, the department produced everything required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.” Since taking office for a second term, President Donald Trump has faced pressure to release records about Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died by apparent suicide while in custody in 2019. But victims’ advocates and a bipartisan group of politicians have argued that key documents connected to the case remain undisclosed or were unlawfully redacted with black ink. Some have accused the Trump administration of failing …

Bondi defends handling of Epstein files to House panel

Bondi defends handling of Epstein files to House panel

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Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (C) arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on May 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Former Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday defended the Department of Justice‘s handling of the release of files about notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in her opening statement to a House panel. Bondi said that “to the best of my knowledge,” the DOJ publicly released all documents and other evidence as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, according to a transcript of her statement obtained by MS NOW. Her statement on the Epstein files came as Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee criticized the Republican majority for not videotaping Bondi’s interview with the panel. “Pam Bondi was at the heart of a White House cover-up and Oversight Chairman James Comer is working to hide her testimony from the American people,” said Sara Guerrero, spokesperson for Democrats on the panel. “The survivors and the American people deserve to …

Pam Bondi tells lawmakers ‘redaction errors’ were made in Epstein files release

Pam Bondi tells lawmakers ‘redaction errors’ were made in Epstein files release

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee on Friday that the Justice Department made “redaction errors” in its release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a copy of her opening statement obtained by NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Bondi told the panel during her closed-door interview on Capitol Hill that she was assured by the team that reviewed the documents that “the only materials that were withheld were either non-responsive, privileged, or duplicative,” according to the opening statement. “To the best of my knowledge, the Department produced everything required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Our diligent and good faith effort to collect materials ensured that all potentially responsive documents that could be reasonably located would see the light of day,” she planned to say in her opening statement. Bondi, whom Trump fired last month, said she didn’t lead every aspect of the review of the Epstein files and delegated oversight of the process to then-Deputy …

Former Attorney General Bondi to testify about Epstein on May 29

Former Attorney General Bondi to testify about Epstein on May 29

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche arrive for a closed-door briefing for members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, on the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein investigation and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. Nathan Howard | Reuters Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on May 29, the committee announced Wednesday. The panel’s majority announced the appearance the same day its Democratic members said they had begun the process to hold Bondi in civil contempt of Congress after she skipped scheduled testimony earlier this month. The committee had called Bondi in to testify on the Department of Justice’s handling of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “This is all theater and completely unnecessary. They were happy giving the Clintons a free pass for months. We have secured Bondi’s appearance for May 29,” the House Oversight committee majority posted to X, in response to Democrat’s …

Bill Gates will testify about Epstein; Pam Bondi will not for now : NPR

Bill Gates will testify about Epstein; Pam Bondi will not for now : NPR

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Bill Gates speaks during an event in New York City in September 2024. He is scheduled to testify before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee in June, adding to the list of prominent figures called before the committee in its investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, who has denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, will sit for a closed-door transcribed interview on June 10, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the details publicly. Gates’ scheduled appearance was first reported by MSNOW. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was subpoenaed by the committee in March to discuss her role in overseeing the release of the Epstein files, but will not appear for her scheduled deposition on April 14. In a letter to Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer, the committee chair, Assistant Attorney General Patrick Davis said …

Pam Bondi won’t testify as scheduled

Pam Bondi won’t testify as scheduled

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Pam Bondi, US attorney general, during a swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Graeme Sloane | Bloomberg | Getty Images Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear as scheduled on April 14 to testify to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about her and the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the panel’s spokeswoman said Wednesday. Bondi’s appearance — which was compelled by a committee-issued subpoena — was canceled because “she is no longer Attorney General and was subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General,” said the spokeswoman, speaking for the Republican majority that controls the panel. The committee will contact Bondi’s lawyer “to discuss next steps regarding scheduling her deposition,” the spokeswoman said. Democrats on the committee quickly threatened to initiate contempt charges against Bondi if she fails to testify as scheduled. “Now that Pam Bondi has been fired, she’s trying to get out of her legal obligation to testify before the Oversight Committee about the …

“Turrible”: “Saturday Night Live” gives Bondi send-off via Charles Barkley

“Turrible”: “Saturday Night Live” gives Bondi send-off via Charles Barkley

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It finally happened. There was enough news last week to start “Saturday Night Live” without Donald Trump. The sketch show kicked off the show with a take on a viral moment from NBA legend and broadcaster Charles Barkley. In the clip, a send-up of Barkley’s heartfelt comments on immigrants during a post-game show, Kenan Thompson as Barkley offered his thoughts on betting platforms, Artemis II and former Attorney General Pam Bondi. “I’m going to choose my words carefully here,” he said. “As attorney general, Pam Bondi was — and I don’t say this often — turrible. It is a shame when somebody gets fired, but we should all be glad that that freckle-chested dragon lady is gone.” Thompson’s Barkley then turned to former DHS head Kristi Noem, saying her “husband looks like he’s starring in ‘Big Momma’s House 4.’” The whole thing is a sham, mockery,” he said. Ashley Padilla appeared as Bondi to celebrate her accomplishments in the Trump administration. “I made history as the first woman ever to be fired as attorney general,” …

Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that’s not the only reason they’re gone

Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that’s not the only reason they’re gone

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Remember when our president attacked a female journalist for asking uncomfortable questions with a casual, sincere, “Quiet, piggy”? That was five months ago, a lifetime in the chaos of the Trump administration, but it was a telling moment about how not just our president but those crafting his policy view women and their place in society. Hint: It’s not at the top. While I have not a bit of pity or dismay that Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem — the former U.S. attorney general and the former secretary of Homeland Security, respectively — were given the ax by President Trump in recent days, it shouldn’t be lost that this is another “quiet, piggy” week in an administration that is increasingly openly hostile to women in power. “I see a theme,” Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett wrote on social media. “He will throw the incompetent women under the bus a lot faster than the incompetent men.” When democracies decay, and especially when movements like Christian nationalism rise, an erosion of women’s equality almost always comes first. Bondi …