14-01-2026

Clintons Refuse to Testify on Epstein Ties

Date: 14-01-2026
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 1 | straitstimes.com: 1
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Source: edition.cnn.com

Image content: The image is a composite of two photographs featuring Bill and Hillary Clinton. * The top photograph shows: * Bill Clinton standing in the foreground, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie. * Hillary Clinton standing to his right, wearing a dark top or dress. * Other people visible behind them, including a bald man and another woman. * The bottom photograph is a zoomed-in version of the top one, showing the same people. * The text "ANALYSIS" is displayed above the headline "WHY CLINTONS' PUSHBACK ON EPSTEIN PROBE IS 'TRUMPIAN'" in white letters across the center of the image. The image depicts Bill and Hillary Clinton in formal attire, with other individuals partially visible behind them, and includes a headline related to their response to an Epstein probe. The background appears to be a blurred painting or artwork.

Summary

The Clintons are facing contempt proceedings for refusing to testify about their connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with Republicans drawing parallels between their actions and those of former President Trump.

Key Points

  • House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Clintons to testify on Epstein ties
  • Clintons' lawyers argued subpoenas were 'unenforceable'
  • Trump faced controversy over Epstein ties during factory visit

Articles in this Cluster

Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony

Republicans are threatening to hold former US President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress for failing to testify about his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee had subpoenaed Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to testify about their connections to Epstein. The Clintons' lawyers argued that the subpoenas were 'unenforceable' and that they had already provided the 'limited information' they had about Epstein. Committee Chairman James Comer stated that he would begin contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton and potentially against Hillary Clinton if she does not comply with the subpoena. The controversy surrounds the Clintons' past interactions with Epstein, including Bill Clinton's multiple flights on Epstein's private plane.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, James Comer, Hillary Clinton, House Oversight CommitteeTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Why Clintons’ pushback on Epstein probe is ‘Trumpian’ | CNN Politics

The article discusses the Clintons' refusal to testify before the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, comparing their actions to those of former President Trump. CNN's Dana Bash analyzes the Clintons' pushback, highlighting the similarities between their tactics and Trump's. The article also touches on other news stories, including Trump's comments on the economy in Detroit and the Supreme Court's consideration of state bans on transgender students playing sports.
Entities: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, House Oversight Committee, CNNTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Trump's factory visit incident | The Straits Times

US President Donald Trump was caught on camera giving a middle finger and cursing at a heckler during a visit to a Ford F-150 factory in Detroit, Michigan. The heckler shouted 'paedophile protector' at Trump, who responded with an obscene gesture. The incident occurred amid demands for Trump to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a friend of Trump's. The White House defended Trump's response, calling the heckler a 'lunatic.' The Department of Justice is still reviewing documents related to Epstein for release.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Ford F-150, Detroit, MichiganTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform