House Oversight Chairman James Comer is making it clear: the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein is far from over—and it’s about to get a lot more serious.
Speaking on Wake Up America, Comer revealed that his committee has between five and eight additional depositions lined up, including high-profile names tied to Epstein-related materials. Among those mentioned was Bill Gates, along with other individuals referenced in the files. Yes, more big names, more questions—and finally, some movement.
Comer also emphasized that the next phase could include sworn testimony from victims. He has long planned to offer them the opportunity to testify under oath, giving them a formal platform before Congress. Of course, some victims may be hesitant to step forward publicly—and who could blame them—but the option will be there. That’s called transparency, something Washington doesn’t always rush to deliver.
This renewed push comes as scrutiny over the handling of Epstein-related documents has intensified in 2026. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have raised concerns about delays, redactions, and whether the Epstein Files Transparency Act is actually being followed as intended. Millions of pages, and somehow still questions about what’s missing—shocking, right?
Despite the usual government pace—what Comer himself described as “a snail’s pace”—the committee says it’s trying to move quickly. Subpoenas have already been issued to current and former officials, and depositions are ongoing as investigators dig deeper into the Department of Justice’s actions and decisions surrounding Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Let’s not forget, Epstein died in federal custody back in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a network of powerful connections. For years, Americans have been told to “move along”—and now, finally, it looks like someone in Congress is saying, “Not so fast.”
Comer made it clear that the goal is simple: get the truth and hold people accountable if wrongdoing is found. A pretty basic expectation, yet somehow one that’s taken years to seriously pursue.
If this momentum continues, the American people might finally start getting real answers—and in Washington, that’s always a step in the right direction.
