Former attorney general Pam Bondi will not testify on Epstein files next week, justice department says
Bondi will not face a congressional committee because she is no longer the US attorney general, the justice department told the panel.
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"the subpoena requires Bondi to appear and her no longer being attorney general does not erase her obligation to testify and does not end Congressional oversight"
— Nancy Mace , Politician
"She must come in to testify immediately, and if she defies the subpoena, we will begin contempt charges"
— Robert Garcia , Politician
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Bill Clinton is a former President of the United States.
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist through the Gates Foundation.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Hillary Clinton is a former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate.
Chairman of the House Oversight Committee.
Representative from South Carolina calling the allegations against Gonzales disturbing.
Pam Bondi is a former attorney general of Florida.
Robert Garcia is the lead Democrat on the congressional committee questioning Bill Gates.
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Bondi will not face a congressional committee because she is no longer the US attorney general, the justice department told the panel.
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