- Pam Bondi, removed as Attorney General by Donald Trump, is refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena for her testimony regarding Department of Justice investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
- The Justice Department informed the House Oversight Committee that Bondi would not appear, stating she was subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General and no longer holds the position.
- Democrats on the committee, led by Rep. Robert Garcia, assert Bondi remains legally obligated to testify and threaten contempt charges if she defies the subpoena.
- Bipartisan committee members, including Reps. Nancy Mace and Ro Khanna also emphasized Bondi's continued obligation to provide insight into actions taken during her tenure.
- The subpoena, issued with bipartisan support, sought information on the DOJ's handling of Epstein files, which has faced scrutiny for alleged mismanagement and delayed release of documents.
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