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News in English (USA) / 02.02.2026 / 21:00

Clintons Face Contempt Charges Amid Ongoing Epstein Investigation

The tumultuous political landscape intensifies as the House moves forward with plans to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress. This development comes after the Clintons reportedly skipped depositions related to the Epstein investigation, prompting significant backlash from both Republican and some Democratic lawmakers. Republican Chairman of the House panel has rebuffed recent offers from the Clintons aimed at avoiding contempt votes, dismissing them as insufficient. With a House vote scheduled for next Wednesday, key figures, including Representative Jamie Raskin, have vowed to support the contempt charges. The Democrats have also raised concerns about a perceived cover-up related to the release of Epstein files. As this political drama unfolds, the prospect of criminal referrals for the Clintons looms, potentially leading to serious legal consequences.
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