Democrats eye Blanche and Patel subpoenas after Bondi deflects Epstein questions

Published May 29, 2026 2:12pm ET | Updated May 29, 2026 2:12pm ET



House Democrats said Friday they will seek subpoenas for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel after former Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly declined to answer questions about the government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files during a closed-door transcribed interview.

The threats emerged during a break in Bondi’s transcribed interview before the House oversight committee, where lawmakers are seeking answers about decisions surrounding the release of Epstein-related records.

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