Overview
- The committee voted 24-19 to compel testimony, with every Democrat and five Republicans — Nancy Mace, Lauren Boebert, Tim Burchett, Michael Cloud and Scott Perry — backing the subpoena.
- Members rejected a DOJ offer for small-group briefings and are demanding an under-oath deposition; the panel has not set a date for Bondi’s appearance.
- The DOJ says it has released millions of pages required by law, while critics point to extensive redactions, files later taken down and instances where victims’ identities were exposed.
- The move follows the department’s statement that it is reviewing whether documents were improperly withheld after reports that records involving uncorroborated accusations against President Donald Trump were not in the public release.
- The subpoena escalates a broader inquiry that has included recent depositions of Bill and Hillary Clinton and a forthcoming appearance by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.