In the United States, the House Oversight Committee, led by James Comer, has announced plans to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a subpoenaed deposition regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged misconduct. Scheduled for January 12, 2026, Bill Clinton's deposition was followed by a similar subpoena for Hillary Clinton set for January 13, 2026. The Clintons, through their legal team, contested the validity of the subpoenas, arguing they were legally unenforceable and cited their lack of relevant information pertaining to Epstein. The committee asserts that they have been in discussions with the Clintons' legal team for months but faced continuous delays in obtaining their testimonies. This lack of compliance has raised concerns among Republican lawmakers who view these subpoenas as essential to uncovering the truth about the Clintons' past associations with Epstein and possible influence on the investigation. As the House prepares for a potential contempt vote next week, the Clintons accused the committee of engaging in a politically motivated effort to distract from the responsibilities of Congress, emphasizing their position that they have provided sufficient information already. The ongoing legal tussle illustrates the contentious state of political affairs surrounding the Epstein inquiry, casting new doubts on previous claims of transparency regarding the Clintons' involvement with Epstein.