House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Coverage of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Comer knocks ‘weak’ Republicans who won’t support Trump-backed SAVE America Act
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer criticized Republican senators for not supporting the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, which requires voter ID. Comer questioned their strength for opposing the legislation.
- Ex-Apollo CEO Leon Black says Jeffrey Epstein duped him out of more than $60 million
Ex-Apollo CEO Leon Black stated that Jeffrey Epstein defrauded him of over $60 million, using the metaphor 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde.' He made this claim in a prepared statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
- Bill Gates testimony on Jeffrey Epstein ties released by House oversight panel
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He expressed regret, stating, 'I should never have met with Epstein in the first place.' The House oversight panel released the testimony.
- Dershowitz to testify on Epstein ties
Alan Dershowitz is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his involvement in Jeffery Epstein's 2008 plea deal. The committee is also set to interview investor Leon Black about their business dealings. Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while in custody.
- Blanche, other Trump officials could face subpoenas on ‘day one’ of Democrat majority, Garcia says
Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, stated that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Trump administration officials may face subpoenas immediately if a Democratic majority is formed in the House following the midterm elections.
- Comer requests Dershowitz interview in Epstein investigation
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) has requested that Alan Dershowitz testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. The request is based on public reporting and documents related to Epstein’s case.
- Dershowitz wants ‘complete transparency’ if called to testify in House Epstein investigation
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz stated he wants 'complete transparency' if he testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The committee's chair, Rep. James Comer, mentioned his intention to call Dershowitz and the Acting Attorney General to testify.
- Bill Gates tells lawmakers he was 'never interested' in being Epstein's friend
Bill Gates testified before lawmakers that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and cut ties with him in 2014. Gates stated he was introduced to Epstein in 2011 for philanthropy but denied reciprocating personal friendship, while Epstein used sensitive personal information about Gates' marriage to pressure him.
- Longtime Epstein assistant says she set up phone calls between Epstein and Trump
Lesley Groff, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, stated she arranged phone calls between Epstein and President Donald Trump before Trump's presidency. Trump has denied maintaining ties with Epstein, while Democratic lawmakers expressed skepticism about Groff's claims of not witnessing Epstein's misconduct.
- Bondi punts blame for the Epstein files to Todd Blanche
Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, attributed responsibility for handling the Jeffrey Epstein files to Todd Blanche, the acting Attorney General, during a closed-door interview with Congress. The announcement follows President Trump's nomination of Blanche to lead the Justice Department and ongoing scrutiny of Bondi's role in the delayed and problematic release of the files.
- Read: House Oversight’s transcript of Bondi interview about Epstein files
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the transcript from a closed-door meeting with Pam Bondi about the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi declined to answer several questions during the meeting and attributed responsibility to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- Oversight panel releases transcript of Bondi interview about Epstein files
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a transcript of its closed-door meeting with Pam Bondi, during which she declined to answer several questions and attributed responsibility for the Epstein files to Todd Blanche. The four-hour session resulted in limited information being disclosed.
- Oversight panel releases transcript of Bondi interview about Epstein files
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a transcript of a closed-door meeting with Pam Bondi, who declined to answer several questions and attributed handling of the Epstein files to Todd Blanche. The four-hour meeting resulted in limited responses from Bondi.
- Watch live: Blanche, Patel give remarks in Ohio on effort to combat Medicaid fraud
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel will address reporters in Ohio regarding federal efforts to combat Medicaid fraud. Their remarks follow a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on fraud allegations in Ohio and recent actions by the Trump administration.
- Bondi defends DOJ’s handling of Epstein files to members of Congress
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files during closed-door remarks to Congress, acknowledging redaction errors but emphasizing transparency. The House Oversight Committee is investigating the DOJ's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and Bondi's testimony was requested after bipartisan criticism.
- Bondi set for Jeffrey Epstein questioning from House Oversight lawmakers
Pam Bondi will appear before House Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigators to answer questions about the Epstein files, despite the Department of Justice's opposition. The appearance is unusual as Bondi is not being formally deposed.
- Pam Bondi is set for another Hill grilling — but not the one some lawmakers hoped for
Pam Bondi is scheduled to meet with House Oversight Committee members about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, but her appearance will be a transcribed interview instead of a formal deposition as initially subpoenaed. The change follows her removal from office by President Donald Trump, frustrating lawmakers who sought a recorded, sworn testimony to investigate the Epstein case and potential government complicity.
- Epstein survivors have little faith Pam Bondi interview will produce answers
Epstein survivors express low confidence that an interview with Pam Bondi will yield answers. Bondi is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Friday.
- Comer launches investigation into prediction markets insider trading
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket regarding potential insider trading using nonpublic or classified information. Comer sent letters to both platforms' CEOs seeking details about their operations and user activities.
- House Oversight confronts toughest Epstein interview to date
Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the House Oversight Committee that she was sexually and psychologically abused by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. During the closed-door interview, she provided names of three men allegedly involved in the abuse and disputed characterizations of her as a co-conspirator, claiming she was instead an indentured slave under threat of death.
- Comer requests sit-down with former JPMorgan banker in Epstein probe
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer requests an interview with former JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley as part of a probe into Jeffrey Epstein. The probe is related to public reporting and released documents. The committee is seeking information on Epstein's activities.
- Democrats urge Comer to subpoena prediction markets over suspicious trades
A group of seven Democrats sent a letter to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer, asking him to issue subpoenas over suspicious trades on prediction markets relating to the war with Iran. The letter was signed by Democratic Reps. Maggie Goodlander, Sara Jacobs, Seth Magaziner, and others. The investigation aims to look into suspicious trades on prediction markets.
- Pam Bondi to appear before House oversight panel over Epstein files
Pam Bondi will appear before the House oversight and government reform committee on 29 May to address the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and file release. Democrats filed a civil contempt resolution against her after she refused to appear for a deposition earlier this month.
- Pat Fallon launches bid for House Oversight Committee chairman as James Comer's term limit nears
Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) has announced his candidacy for House Oversight Committee chairman following term limits for current Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.). Fallon emphasized exposing left-wing hypocrisy, foreign-funded protests, and systemic Medicare/Medicaid fraud, particularly in blue states.
- Pat Fallon launches bid for House Oversight Committee chairman as James Comer's term limit nears
Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) has announced his bid for House Oversight Committee chairman as current chair James Comer (R-Ky.) approaches term limits. Fallon emphasizes exposing fraud, foreign funding of protests, and systemic Medicare/Medicaid fraud, criticizing the left for inaction. He is the sole declared Republican candidate for the role.
- House Oversight Committee to investigate missing, dead scientists
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Chair James Comer (R-Ky.), announced an investigation into the deaths and disappearances of 10 American scientists linked to U.S. nuclear or space research programs. Authorities have not confirmed a direct connection between the scientists, though all are tied to these research areas.
- Crockett says Oversights Democrats will move to hold Bondi in contempt
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced Democrats will seek contempt against former Attorney General Pam Bondi for ignoring a subpoena related to the House Oversight Committee's Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Bondi failed to appear for a deposition as part of the probe.
- Garcia threatens Bondi with contempt on Tuesday
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) threatened former Attorney General Pam Bondi with contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a bipartisan subpoena. The threat came a day before Bondi's scheduled deposition regarding the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case.
- Mace calls for Bondi to testify in Epstein files probe or be held in contempt
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is demanding former Attorney General Pam Bondi testify in a House Oversight Committee probe into Jeffrey Epstein files or face contempt. The Justice Department informed Committee Chair James Comer about Bondi's potential compliance with the subpoena.
- Pam Bondi defies House subpoena over Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to comply with a House Oversight Committee subpoena to testify about her handling of the Epstein files, sparking bipartisan frustration over the Justice Department's response. The committee, led by Rep. James Comer, faces challenges in holding Bondi in contempt as she claims her legal obligations are tied to her former role.
- DOJ says Bondi won’t sit for Oversight deposition on Epstein files
The DOJ confirmed former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not comply with a House Oversight Committee subpoena for a deposition related to the Epstein files. The Republican-led committee stated Bondi's refusal to appear on April 14 as part of the investigation into the Epstein files.