What happened in the Clinton depositions on Epstein?

Two former presidents testify under oath

Both Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton sat for closed‑door depositions this week as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The former secretary of state and former president answered lawmakers’ questions under subpoena; Hillary Clinton described her testimony as repetitive and said she had no new information about Epstein, while Bill Clinton told committee members he “saw nothing” and “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Epstein.

The sessions drew intense partisan attention. One deposition was momentarily derailed after a photo from a closed hearing was leaked, generating renewed controversy over the handling of material from the committee. Republicans signalled a desire to press further; Democrats framed the proceedings as part of a broader effort to clarify connections and accountability around Epstein and his associates.

The parallel controversy over missing files

Alongside the depositions, news organisations reported that certain summaries and notes connected to FBI interviews in the Epstein materials were not publicly released. That includes three summaries of interviews with a woman whose account has been reported in the press and has been described as making an allegation involving President Trump. The Department of Justice has said it is reviewing whether any documents were wrongly withheld; members of both parties have pressed for explanations. The episode has also prompted scrutiny of other records—some photographs and files were removed and re‑uploaded with redactions—which has intensified calls on officials to clarify what was released and why.

The combination of high‑profile witness testimony and questions about the completeness of the public record means the story will continue to drive congressional oversight, media coverage and legal scrutiny in the weeks ahead.