Clintons Face Questioning Over Epstein Connections in House Oversight Probe

By Charlie McCarthy | Thursday, 26 February 2026 08:37 AM EST

The depositions of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are being considered as critical pieces of evidence by the House Oversight Committee in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas.

Sessions stated that the testimony represents a significant step in Congress’ bipartisan effort to uncover the full extent of Epstein’s network and financial dealings.

“Both sides of the aisle are taking this very seriously,” Sessions said. “The opportunity for both Republicans and Democrats to ask questions about not only what the Clintons knew but how they knew it is crucial.”

Bill and Hillary Clinton are currently testifying under subpoena behind closed doors regarding their relationships with Epstein and his convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.

The depositions follow months of exchanges between the former first couple and the committee.

Sessions emphasized that investigators are focusing on the financial aspects of Epstein’s operations rather than just social connections.

“It will deal in a lot of financial terms,” Sessions noted. “How did this happen? What did they know? When did things begin to unravel — or did they — in their relationship?”

“At what point did the president and the first lady recognize that there was a problem?”

Hillary Clinton has publicly stated that she and her husband had minimal contact with Epstein. However, Oversight Chair James Comer, R-Ky., has pointed to records indicating that Epstein visited the White House multiple times during the Clinton administration and that Bill Clinton flew on Epstein’s private plane several times. Maxwell also attended Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding.

While individual associations do not constitute proof of wrongdoing, Sessions said lawmakers expect more than vague answers.

“She was not under oath when she made those TV appearances,” Sessions stated regarding Hillary Clinton. “She knows this and will need to remember because she is savvy. She could be held for perjury.”

Sessions also noted that the Clintons have had ample time to prepare and that responses such as “I don’t remember” are unlikely to hold up, citing corroborated details from travel logs and witness accounts.

He further highlighted the international repercussions of the Epstein scandal, including the arrest of Britain’s former Prince Andrew, as evidence of the need for accountability at home.

“This is like a puzzle,” Sessions said. “We have lots of information from women about their side of the story, and that is what will have to merge together.”