House Oversight Committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi in Epstein files probe

Why is Bondi being subpoenaed?

Lawmakers say they want to question her about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein investigation, including its collection, review, and release of Epstein-related files and its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act CNBC,Aol,CBS News.

When is Bondi supposed to testify?

The subpoena requires Bondi to appear for a closed-door deposition on April 14 CNBC,NDTV,CBS News.

How has the Justice Department responded?

A Justice Department spokesperson said the subpoena was “completely unnecessary,” saying lawmakers had already been given access to unredacted materials and briefings and that Bondi had remained available to speak with them BBC,Newsweek.