What did House Oversight release in Epstein files?

House Oversight posts deposition videos of Epstein associates

The House Oversight Committee released taped deposition videos involving long-time associates of Jeffrey Epstein.

The materials include testimony from Epstein’s longtime attorney and his accountant—both identified through the committee’s publication of deposition footage. The release fits into a broader effort by lawmakers to compile and scrutinize records surrounding Epstein’s activities and the aftermath of his death.

This matters because deposition videos can contain granular details: they may cover timelines, interactions among Epstein’s associates, and claims made under oath. Even when the underlying legal case has ended, deposition testimony can shape public understanding and influence subsequent investigations or oversight inquiries.

The committee’s action also underscores how Congress continues to use oversight powers and record disclosure to update the public record. By publishing the depositions, lawmakers are effectively moving these materials from private discovery into a public accountability setting.

For politics reporters, the key implications are about access and follow-through: once deposition footage becomes public, journalists and other investigators may focus on particular passages, cross-check them against related documents, and ask whether agencies or other institutions acted appropriately.

What to watch next

• Whether lawmakers schedule follow-up hearings tied to specific deposition statements
• Whether DOJ or other agencies comment on or incorporate these materials into ongoing matters
• Any additional releases from committee investigators related to Epstein records