August 5, 2025
House Republicans defy Trump, subpoena Epstein files
Rare bipartisan rebellion forces Justice Department to reveal decades of cover-ups
📜Constitutional Law🔐Ethics🏛️Government⚖️Justice
House Oversight Chairman James Comer issued subpoenas for Epstein files on Aug. 5, 2025
Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee unanimously approved subpoenas on Jul. 23, 2025 by voice vote
Three Republicans—Nancy Mace, 
Scott Perry, 
Brian Jack—joined Democrats in 8-2 vote to subpoena DOJ files
Ten individuals subpoenaed: Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Robert Mueller, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, Alberto Gonzales
Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Andy Biggs (R-AZ) were the only no votes in subcommittee
Rare breach of Republican party loyalty to Trump on sensitive issue
Bipartisan cooperation emerged when protecting powerful figures became politically toxic
Subpoenas demand complete Jeffrey Epstein files with victim names redacted
📜Constitutional Law🔐Ethics🏛️Government⚖️Justice
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James Comer
House Oversight Chairman
Nancy Mace
Republican Representative
Scott Perry
Republican Representative
Brian Jack
Republican Representative