BREAKING: Rep. James Comer Releases “Smoking Gun” Docs on Biden Investigation—Here’s What You Need to Know

Rep. James Comer, the Kentucky Republican who chairs the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, is sharpening the panel’s focus on Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling network by zeroing in on three of the world’s most recognizable names: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Bill Gates. Closed-door depositions for the Clintons are now on the calendar—Feb. 26 for the former secretary of State and Feb. 27 for the former president—after weeks of subpoena threats. Hillary Clinton, however, is publicly urging Comer to switch the format to an open, televised hearing, arguing that transparency will “stop the games” and allow Americans to see the full exchange in real time. Comer has refused, saying depositions will be videotaped, transcribed and released afterward, and that the couple can still testify publicly once those sessions are complete. Comer’s next potential witness is Bill Gates. The chairman told NewsNation that a subpoena is “highly likely” if the Microsoft co-founder declines an invitation to cooperate with the inquiry—a stance echoed the following morning in a Capitol hallway gaggle. Gates’s name appeared in newly released “Epstein Files” emails, prompting bipartisan calls, including from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), for the tech billionaire to clarify any past interactions with the late financier. Politico reports that staff are already drafting a formal request for Gates’s testimony as members sift through thousands of fresh DOJ documents tied to Epstein’s communications. The high-stakes witness list underscores how Comer has transformed the Oversight Committee into a media magnet and a potential election-year minefield. Supporters say the investigations could expose long-hidden facts about Epstein’s influence network; critics accuse Comer of pursuing headline-grabbing targets without concrete evidence of wrongdoing. Either way, the chairman’s aggressive timetable means the committee’s spring calendar is likely to be dominated by transcripts, leaked excerpts and, possibly, a prime-time hearing featuring figures who have occupied the national stage for three decades. For Comer, the political calculus is clear: maintaining momentum keeps public attention—and donor enthusiasm—on a probe that has already produced millions of DOJ records. For the Clintons and Gates, the decision is whether to battle in closed session or seize the public platform Comer has so far declined to offer. That standoff ensures that “James Comer” and “House Oversight Epstein investigation” will remain atop search results as the deposition dates approach and anticipation builds over whether subpoenas will actually land on Gates’s desk.