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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 compelled to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This timeline tracks the highly unusual proceedings over three days, from the eve of the depositions through both testimonies, marking a rare instance where a former president and first lady were subpoenaed by Congress with bipartisan support.
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Wed, Feb 25, 2026
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High-profile depositions announced for Clintons in Epstein probe
House lawmakers announced preparations to depose former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State 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 and a unanimous bipartisan vote to issue subpoenas in July 2025. The proceedings were extraordinary for compelling a former president to testify before Congress with Democratic support.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Deposition details confirmed: Hillary Thursday, Bill Friday
The schedule was confirmed with Hillary Clinton set to 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, rather than in Washington. The testimonies would be conducted under oath, behind closed doors, with recordings and transcripts made, and potential legal consequences for false statements.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Hillary Clinton begins closed-door testimony
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton began her testimony before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door deposition. Despite requesting a public hearing, Clinton was required to testify behind closed doors. Her ties to Epstein, if any, remained unclear as the proceedings began.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Hillary Clinton denies Epstein knowledge, 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 never visited his island or flew on his plane. She went on the offensive, accusing the Republican-led panel of trying to 'protect one public official'—President Trump—and called for Trump to testify about his own connections to Epstein. She claimed the committee compelled her testimony to distract from Trump's actions.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Democrats condemn Boebert for leaking deposition photo
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) leaked a photo from inside Hillary Clinton's deposition, sparking outrage from Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Ranking member Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and other Democrats condemned the leak as inappropriate and called the proceedings a 'clown show.' The incident added to partisan tensions surrounding the investigation.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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Top Democrat calls for Trump to testify under oath
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. The call echoed Hillary Clinton's demands during her testimony and highlighted Democratic arguments that Trump's connections to Epstein warranted equal scrutiny.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Clinton criticizes unusual questions about UFOs and Pizzagate
After her deposition concluded, Hillary Clinton revealed that House Republicans asked her questions about UFOs and the 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory during the session. She criticized these questions as unusual and off-topic, suggesting the hearing had veered into bizarre territory beyond the stated Epstein investigation.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Hillary Clinton completes six-hour deposition, calls questioning 'repetitive'
Hillary Clinton concluded her testimony after more than six hours of closed-door questioning. In a brief press conference, she described the questioning as 'repetitive' and stated she wanted 'the truth to come out.' She expressed confidence that her husband knew nothing of Epstein's crimes and reiterated that she did not know how many times she had to say she did not know Jeffrey Epstein.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Republicans claim Hillary Clinton deferred questions to her husband
House Republicans reported that Hillary Clinton frequently responded to questions about Epstein by saying 'You'll have to ask my husband,' punting detailed inquiries to Bill Clinton's scheduled Friday testimony. This set the stage for heightened interest in the former president's deposition the following day.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Bill Clinton begins closed-door deposition on Epstein connections
Former President Bill Clinton appeared for his closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York. Unlike his wife, Bill Clinton had known Epstein and appeared in files tied to the sex offender, making his testimony potentially more consequential. The hearing came amid continued criticism from Democrats that the proceedings were 'political theatre' designed to distract from Trump's Epstein connections.
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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Boebert defends photo leak, claims Democrats also broke rules
Rep. Lauren Boebert defended her decision to share a photo of Hillary Clinton during the deposition, claiming she received permission and that 'Democrats were breaking the rules, too.' The controversy over the leaked image continued to fuel partisan tensions as Bill Clinton's testimony proceeded.
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