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03-02-2026
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes days before a vote on whether to hold the couple in criminal contempt for refusing to appear before the committee after a months-long standoff. The Clintons had previously provided sworn statements and claimed they had already provided the 'limited information' they had on Epstein. Bill Clinton was acquainted with Epstein but has denied knowledge of his sex offending and says he cut off contact two decades ago. The House Oversight Committee, led by Republicans, had approved the measure to hold the Clintons in contempt late last month. The couple's decision to testify will be the first time a former US president has testified to a congressional panel since Gerald Ford did so in 1983.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, House Oversight Committee, Congress • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-02-2026
President Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah for making a joke at the Grammy Awards about Trump's connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein. The joke was made during the Grammy Awards ceremony, and Trump's threat of a lawsuit is a response to the comedian's comments.
Entities: Donald Trump, Trevor Noah, Jeffrey Epstein, Grammy Awards, CNN • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-02-2026
Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before Congress in the ongoing investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes after the House Rules Committee advanced resolutions accusing the Clintons of defying subpoenas to appear in person to explain their links to Epstein. The Clintons had initially refused to appear, arguing that the subpoenas lacked a clear legislative purpose, but have now agreed to testify, potentially averting a contempt vote that could have exposed them to criminal charges. The investigation into Epstein's activities has been contentious, with Democrats arguing that it is being used to attack political opponents of President Donald Trump.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, Congress, US House • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-02-2026
Jeffrey Epstein described himself as a 'lowest level' sexual offender in a newly released video interview with Steve Bannon, contradicting the serious allegations against him. Epstein, who died in 2019, downplayed his conviction and connections to influential figures, including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. The release of Epstein's files by US authorities has shed light on his ties to business leaders, celebrities, and politicians.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, New York, US Department of Justice • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-02-2026
The article covers several key stories, including the fallout from revelations about Lord Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with the Metropolitan Police reviewing misconduct claims and Sarah Ferguson's charity closing due to fresh revelations. FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced criticism from Ukraine's sports minister for suggesting lifting Russia's ban from world football. Other stories include the discovery of a lost Ozzy Osbourne tape recording and the UK's plans to publish a national cancer plan. The article also touches on various other news items, including Elon Musk's SpaceX buying his xAI company and Arsenal vs Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final.
Entities: Lord Mandelson, Jeffrey Epstein, Gianni Infantino, Ukraine, FIFA • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-02-2026
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, led by Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee. The agreement comes ahead of a contempt of Congress vote, which was postponed after the Clintons' attorneys emailed the committee staff saying they would accept Comer's demands and appear for depositions on mutually agreeable dates. Comer had previously rejected the Clintons' offer to have Bill Clinton conduct a transcribed interview and Hillary Clinton submit a sworn declaration, insisting that both Clintons sit for sworn depositions. The investigation has been contentious, with Republicans pushing for transparency and Democrats arguing that Comer is focusing on political retribution rather than investigating the delayed release of case files.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, Rep. James Comer, House Oversight Committee • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-02-2026
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding their relationships with deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The decision comes after months of defying a subpoena and ahead of a contempt vote. The Clintons' counsel indicated they would appear for depositions on mutually agreeable dates and asked that the House scrap the contempt vote. However, Committee Chairman James Comer expressed skepticism, stating that the terms lacked clarity and no dates were provided. The Clintons had previously been issued subpoenas on August 5, 2025, and had rejected an initial offer for limited testimony. If convicted of contempt, they could face up to one year in jail and fines between $100 and $1,000.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, James Comer • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-02-2026
Former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, potentially avoiding a contempt vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives. The House Oversight Committee had recommended holding them in contempt for refusing to testify about their relationship with Epstein. The Clintons' decision to cooperate comes after the US Justice Department released millions of internal documents related to Epstein, revealing his ties to prominent people in politics, finance, academia, and business.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, House of Representatives, US Justice Department • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
