Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files - AP News

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March 17, 2026
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Congress subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about classified Epstein documents and their handling.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed by Congress to testify about the Epstein files, the classified documents related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's criminal case. The subpoena requires Bondi to answer questions regarding the handling and contents of these sensitive materials, which have been a subject of intense public and congressional interest. This move signals Congressional intent to scrutinize how federal authorities have managed the Epstein-related records and what information they may contain. Bondi, confirmed as Attorney General in the Trump administration, now faces pressure to provide transparency on a case that has drawn ongoing scrutiny from lawmakers and the public.

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Congress subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions and provide testimony about the Epstein files.

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