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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee walked out of a briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing "complete disrespect" for the process and a "cover-up" related to the Epstein files. The dispute ignited when Bondi refused to commit to a sworn deposition under a bipartisan subpoena, and escalated with allegations of a derogatory insult directed at a Democratic congresswoman by the committee chairman.
Congressman Robert Garcia claims the DOJ is withholding approximately half of the Jeffrey Epstein-related files. The House Oversight Committee is demanding the release of these documents, citing a subpoena and raising concerns about potential cover-ups and the involvement of other powerful individuals. The committee is also investigating conflicting testimony from Epstein's accountant regarding a settlement and a separate probe into a potential Social Security data breach.
Rep. Robert Garcia has sharply criticized Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over his Epstein ties, stating the committee was prepared to subpoena him. Garcia also called for Donald Trump's testimony and criticized Republican priorities in the House Oversight Committee's investigation.
