Democrats eye Blanche and Patel subpoenas after Bondi deflects Epstein questions
House Democrats are planning to subpoena Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel after former Attorney General Pam Bondi avoided questions regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. During a closed-door interview, Bondi attributed the investigation's management to Blanche, leading to frustration among lawmakers. Democrats are determined to pursue further testimony if they continue to face resistance from administration officials.
- ▪House Democrats announced plans to subpoena Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel.
- ▪Former Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to answer questions about the Epstein investigation during a closed-door interview.
- ▪Democrats expressed frustration with Bondi's reliance on Blanche for answers and accused her of stonewalling the investigation.
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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. Recommended Stories Multiple dead after bus crashes on I-95 in northern Virginia Spencer Pratt says he’s surging with moms using strollers ‘around naked drug addict zombies’ Washington Star sues NOTUS over name rebranding despite going bankrupt 45 years ago Rep.
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