House Panel Moves to Consider Criminal Referrals for Clintons Over Epstein Probe
House Panel Moves to Consider Criminal Referrals for Clintons Over Epstein Probe
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In America, we are raised on the foundational promise of “equal justice under law.” It’s a principle so fundamental that it is carved in marble over the door of the Supreme Court. Yet, for millions of patriots, that promise feels increasingly like a bad joke. Let’s be honest: there is one set of rules for the hardworking citizens who form the backbone of this country, and a completely different playbook for the powerful, the wealthy, and the politically connected.

This two-tiered system is a rot that starts at the top and poisons everything. Accountability is not a partisan wish; it is the essential mechanism by which a free people ensure their leaders remain servants, not masters. When defiance of the law goes unpunished, it broadcasts to the world that some individuals have risen above the very system designed to restrain them. And now, a long-overdue test of that principle is unfolding.

From ‘Fox News’:

The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on whether to refer former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal charges.

The House Rules Committee, the final gatekeeper before most legislation gets a chamber-wide vote, is slated to consider a pair of contempt of Congress resolutions targeting the Clintons at 4 p.m. ET on Monday.

And there they are. Again. The Clintons. After decades of watching them operate with a brazen sense of impunity, is anyone really surprised? Finally, Congress is taking a stand, pushing to hold them in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the grotesque Jeffrey Epstein probe. This is a commendable and necessary step. But every patriot watching must ask the question we’ve been forced to ask for thirty years: Is this the time they finally face real consequences, or are the Clintons truly above the law?

A Long History of Escaping Justice

This isn’t some isolated incident; it’s just the latest chapter in a long saga of institutional defiance. From Whitewater to the infamous email server, the Clintons have perfected the art of the legal sidestep, treating congressional oversight and federal investigations as little more than political annoyances. Their refusal to testify in the Epstein probe follows that tired script of delay, obfuscation, and contempt for the American people’s representatives.

Frankly, who can blame us for being cynical? We’ve all seen this movie before, and the ending is always a letdown for the American people. While House Oversight Chairman James Comer and his colleagues deserve immense credit for their fortitude, they are pushing against a political machine engineered to protect its own.

Bipartisan Rebuke Shatters the Narrative

What makes this instance different, however, is the crack in the Democrats’ usual wall of defense. According to the report, the contempt resolutions didn’t just pass the committee along party lines. Nine Democrats joined Republicans to advance the resolution against Bill Clinton, and three did the same for Hillary.

Think about that. The Left’s automatic defense—that this is merely a “partisan witch hunt”—sounds utterly ridiculous when members of their own party can’t stomach the arrogance. It signals that even within the Washington establishment, patience is wearing thin with the family’s belief that the rules simply do not apply to them. This bipartisan rebuke gives the accountability effort a moral weight that the media cannot so easily ignore.

The Final Hurdle: Will the DOJ Act?

The DOJ has repeatedly proven itself to be an institution protective of the Swamp. The American people are right to be skeptical. Will federal prosecutors have the courage to pursue a case against a former president and secretary of state, or will they invent a convenient excuse to let this fade away? This will be the ultimate test of President Trump’s promise to drain that very swamp.

The actions of the House are a vital first step, but they are only that. The battle for accountability is not over; it has just reached its most critical and treacherous stage. This case is no longer just about the Clintons. It is a referendum on whether the rule of law still means anything in Washington, D.C. This is the moment of truth for American justice. Let’s pray our leaders don’t fail the test.

Key Takeaways

  • House Republicans are taking a bold stand against elite impunity.
  • Bipartisan committee support proves this is more than just politics.
  • The Clintons have a long and documented history of evading consequences.
  • The final test is whether the DOJ will actually prosecute the case.

Sources: Fox News

February 2, 2026
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Cole Harrison
Cole Harrison is a seasoned political commentator with a no-nonsense approach to the news. With years of experience covering Washington’s biggest scandals and the radical left’s latest schemes, he cuts through the spin to bring readers the hard-hitting truth. When he's not exposing the media's hypocrisy, you’ll find him enjoying a strong cup of coffee and a good debate.
Cole Harrison is a seasoned political commentator with a no-nonsense approach to the news. With years of experience covering Washington’s biggest scandals and the radical left’s latest schemes, he cuts through the spin to bring readers the hard-hitting truth. When he's not exposing the media's hypocrisy, you’ll find him enjoying a strong cup of coffee and a good debate.