House GOP’s expanding Epstein inquiry could set up clash with Trump DOJ

Published August 12, 2025 7:00am ET



Congressional Republicans could be on a collision course with the Trump administration as the House expands its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee for testimony from powerful former politicians, predominantly Democrats, that include former President Bill Clinton, are the start of what could become a politically and legally explosive inquiry that ends with GOP lawmakers asking the Justice Department to prosecute contempt of Congress charges.

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