Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee after the panel threatened to advance contempt proceedings against them.

“Once it became clear that we would hold them in contempt, the Clintons completely caved and will appear for transcribed, filmed depositions this month,” Committee Chairman James Comer said. 

"After delaying and defying duly issued subpoenas for six months, the House Oversight Committee moved swiftly to initiate contempt of Congress proceedings in response to their non-compliance," he added. "We look forward to now questioning the Clintons as part of our investigation into the horrific crimes of Epstein and Maxwell, to deliver transparency and accountability for the American people and for survivors."

The Clintons previously received subpoenas to testify before the panel, but failed to show up for their depositions. Comer previously rejected a counteroffer from the pair's attorneys to give limited testimony, admonishing them for demanding special treatment.

Earlier on Tuesday, Comer gave them a noon deadline to agree to standard deposition terms or face the advancement of contempt proceedings.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.