What is the difference between a public hearing and a deposition?

A public hearing is open, televised, and allows real‑time questioning by members. A deposition is closed, even if filmed, and released later as a transcript. Hearings drive immediate coverage. Depositions build the factual record first, then inform any later hearing. Both sit under House rules and staff guidance.

When are the Clintons scheduled to testify in the House probe?

Closed‑door, filmed sessions are scheduled for Feb. 26–27. The committee expects to release transcripts after internal review. The Clintons have asked for a public hearing, which would allow live questioning. The current plan keeps depositions first, then any decision on a public session later.

Why do DOJ redactions matter to this oversight fight?

Redactions can remove names, methods, or ongoing‑case details, which can fuel speculation. Supporters of a public forum say live testimony reduces confusion by adding context. Critics say the record should be built in depositions first, then clarified in a hearing after staff checks for sensitive content.

How could this affect investors through 2026?

Oversight events can reshape media cycles, committee calendars, and the timing of market‑relevant policy work. A high‑profile public session could spark sharper, shorter volatility. A transcript‑first approach may spread impact across multiple dates. Watch scheduling, release windows, and any new witnesses added to scope the risk.

Law and Government

February 08: Clintons Press for Public Epstein Hearing Amid House Probe

ByDanny Kontos February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Clintons Epstein hearing calls are back in focus after Bill and Hillary Clinton urged the House Oversight Committee to hold a public session. Instead, the panel has set closed‑door, filmed depositions for Feb. 26–27, with transcripts to follow. The dispute centers on transparency and how much the public sees versus later releases. For investors, the process can shape headline risk, committee priorities, and 2026 cycle narratives that affect policy timing and market sentiment.