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February 25, 2026 — February 27, 2026
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Timeline: How the Clinton-Epstein Congressional Depositions Unfolded Over 3 Days
In late February 2026, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were subpoenaed to testify before the House Oversight Committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This timeline tracks the high-profile depositions from their announcement through both testimonies, marking a rare instance of bipartisan agreement to compel testimony from a former president and including dramatic moments of political conflict.
11 events · 2 days · 30 source articles
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
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House prepares to depose Clintons in bipartisan Epstein investigation
House lawmakers announced preparations to question both Bill and Hillary Clinton as part of Congress's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The depositions, scheduled for Thursday and Friday in New York, came after months of negotiations between the Clintons' attorneys and the Oversight Committee, which had unanimously voted to subpoena their testimony in July 2025. The bipartisan nature of the subpoena was notable, with Democrats joining Republicans in compelling the testimony.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Depositions set to begin with Hillary Clinton testifying first
Details emerged that Hillary Clinton would testify on Thursday, February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27. Both depositions would take place in Chappaqua, New York, where the Clintons reside. The proceedings would be conducted as sworn, out-of-court testimony behind closed doors, with sessions recorded and transcribed.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Hillary Clinton begins closed-door testimony before House panel
Hillary Clinton began her deposition before the House Oversight Committee, testifying behind closed doors despite having requested a public hearing. Her ties to Epstein, if any, remained unclear as she entered the proceedings. The Republican-led committee traveled to Chappaqua to conduct the interview.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Clinton denies Epstein connections and calls for Trump to testify
During her testimony, Hillary Clinton stated she had no information about Epstein's crimes, did not recall encountering him, and had never visited his island or flown on his plane. She went on the offensive, accusing the Republican-led panel of trying to 'protect one public official'—President Donald Trump—and demanding that Trump testify about his own connections to Epstein. She claimed she was compelled to testify despite having no relevant knowledge, calling it an attempt to distract from Trump's actions.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Democrats erupt after Boebert leaks deposition photo
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) leaked a photo from inside Hillary Clinton's closed-door deposition, prompting fierce criticism from Democrats on the committee. Ranking member Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and other Democrats called the leak inappropriate and labeled the proceedings a 'clown show,' escalating partisan tensions during the investigation.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Top Democrat demands Trump testify in Epstein probe
Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, formally called for President Trump to testify under oath before the committee as part of its Epstein investigation. This call came as Hillary Clinton's deposition was still underway, reflecting Democratic frustration with what they viewed as a politically motivated inquiry.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Clinton criticizes UFO and Pizzagate questions from Republicans
After her deposition concluded, Hillary Clinton criticized what she described as unusual questions from House Republicans about UFOs and the 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory. She characterized the questioning as veering off-topic from the stated purpose of the Epstein investigation, adding to her accusations of political theater.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Hillary Clinton completes six-hour deposition
Hillary Clinton's deposition concluded after more than six hours of closed-door questioning. In a brief press conference afterward, she called the questioning 'repetitive' and stated she wanted 'the truth to come out.' She expressed confidence that her husband Bill Clinton knew nothing of Epstein's crimes and reiterated that she did not know Jeffrey Epstein personally.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Republicans report Clinton 'punted' questions about husband's connections
House Republicans claimed that Hillary Clinton deflected some questions during her testimony, reportedly telling investigators 'You'll have to ask my husband' when questioned about certain matters related to Bill Clinton's connections. This set the stage for heightened interest in Bill Clinton's scheduled Friday testimony.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Bill Clinton begins his deposition before House panel
Former President Bill Clinton arrived to sit for his closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York. His testimony focused on answering for his connections to Jeffrey Epstein from more than two decades ago. Both Clintons appeared in files tied to Epstein's network.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Boebert defends photo leak as Bill Clinton deposition continues
As Bill Clinton's deposition proceeded, Rep. Lauren Boebert defended her decision to leak the photograph from Hillary Clinton's testimony, claiming she received permission and that 'Democrats were breaking the rules, too.' The controversy continued to overshadow the investigation's stated purpose, with critics calling the proceedings 'political theatre to distract public from Trump.'
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