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House Oversight Chair James Comer seeks interviews with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and lawyer Alan Dershowitz in Epstein probe
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House Oversight Chair James Comer seeks interviews with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and lawyer Alan Dershowitz in Epstein probe

Comer said he is working with the Justice Department to bring Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee next month, and he also wants to interview high-profile attorney Alan Dershowitz as part of the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer said he wants to bring Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and attorney Alan Dershowitz to testify or be interviewed as part of the committee’s investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, said Wednesday that he is communicating with the Justice Department about possible testimony by Blanche next month, according to CBS News. Comer described the document-related issue he is focused on, saying investigators want to know “what, if any, documents are left out there.”

The Justice Department lead is expected to be a moving target as Blanche’s status changes. CBS reported that Blanche has a “big confirmation” pending, referring to his nomination for attorney general, which the White House sent to the Senate earlier this week. Comer’s request for Blanche to appear before the panel next month comes amid that process.

Comer also said he would like to bring in Dershowitz, whose name has repeatedly surfaced in public discussion related to Epstein’s broader connections. The Hill reported Comer’s stated desire to interview Dershowitz, along with Blanche, as part of the House committee’s effort to examine how the government handled Epstein’s case.

The Oversight Committee has been conducting its inquiry for several months and has interviewed more than a dozen people behind closed doors, CBS reported. Those witnesses have included former Attorney General Pam Bondi, former President Bill Clinton and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Democrats on the committee have pressed for a more formal approach, CBS reported. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, said Blanche’s appearance should be taken under oath, videotaped, and released to the public.

Comer’s requests represent an extension of the committee’s broader oversight approach toward the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein matters, which has included document demands and witness interviews over the course of the investigation. What happens next depends on whether the Justice Department and other parties agree to the committee’s preferred formats and scheduling, and on Blanche’s confirmation timeline in the Senate.

Why It Matters

  • The committee’s ability to secure sworn, public testimony from senior Justice Department leadership will affect how its findings are developed and how information is made available to Congress and the public.
  • The timing of Blanche’s appearance could hinge on the Senate confirmation process, potentially changing which official can answer questions in a formal setting.
  • The emphasis on locating documents not previously produced, as Comer described it, points to a central oversight issue involving records retention and completeness of disclosures.
  • Formal, videotaped questioning under oath would increase the evidentiary weight of the committee’s record, compared with interviews conducted without sworn testimony.

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Key Facts

  • House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer said he wants interviews with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and attorney Alan Dershowitz as part of the committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe.
  • Comer said he is working with the Justice Department to have Blanche appear before the committee next month, according to CBS News.
  • Comer said investigators want to know whether any documents remain that were not produced, CBS reported.
  • CBS said Blanche faces a Senate confirmation process for attorney general, and Comer’s request comes as his role could change.
  • CBS reported the committee has interviewed more than a dozen people behind closed doors, including former Attorney General Pam Bondi, former President Bill Clinton and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
  • CBS reported that Rep. Robert Garcia said Blanche’s appearance should be under oath and videotaped for public release.