Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has declined to appear for a deposition before the House Oversight Committee on April 14, as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice stated Bondi was subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General and, having been ousted from that role, will not appear. However, the committee's Republican majority indicated they will contact Bondi's personal counsel to reschedule, emphasizing that the subpoena remains valid. Democrats on the committee, led by Ranking Member Robert Garcia, D-Calif., assert that Bondi's removal does not negate her legal obligation to testify, with Garcia threatening contempt of Congress proceedings if she fails to comply. This development follows bipartisan scrutiny of Bondi's handling of Epstein-related files and her subsequent dismissal from the Justice Department.