Hillary Clinton underwent a six-hour closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee as part of their ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!- Categoric Denial: Clinton maintained that she had “no idea” about the criminal activities of Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She stated under oath that she never visited Epstein’s properties, flew on his private planes, or had any personal connection to him.
- The Maxwell Connection: She described Maxwell as a “casual acquaintance” through the Clinton Foundation and noted that Maxwell only attended Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding as a guest of someone else.
- Referencing Bill: Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) noted that for many specific questions, Clinton directed investigators to her husband, stating, “You’ll have to ask my husband.” This has set the stage for Bill Clinton’s own deposition, scheduled for today, February 27.
- “Political Theater”: After the session, Clinton slammed the inquiry as a partisan distraction aimed at shielding Donald Trump. She revealed that Republican members eventually pivoted to questions about UFOs and “Pizzagate” conspiracy theories, which she called “vile and bogus.”
- Security Interruption: The deposition was briefly paused when a right-wing commentator leaked a photo from inside the room, sparking a dispute over privacy and the committee’s rules.
Paramount Wins the Battle for Warner Bros.
In a massive consolidation for the entertainment industry, the board of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has officially pivoted to a deal with Paramount Skydance, effectively ending Netflix’s pursuit of the company.
It has been a high-octane 24 hours in both the political and media sectors. Here is a breakdown of the key developments from Hillary Clinton’s deposition and the conclusion of the Hollywood bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Takeaways from Hillary Clinton’s Deposition
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Hillary Clinton underwent a six-hour closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee as part of their ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
- Categoric Denial: Clinton maintained that she had “no idea” about the criminal activities of Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She stated under oath that she never visited Epstein’s properties, flew on his private planes, or had any personal connection to him.
- The Maxwell Connection: She described Maxwell as a “casual acquaintance” through the Clinton Foundation and noted that Maxwell only attended Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding as a guest of someone else.
- Referencing Bill: Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) noted that for many specific questions, Clinton directed investigators to her husband, stating, “You’ll have to ask my husband.” This has set the stage for Bill Clinton’s own deposition, scheduled for today, February 27.
- “Political Theater”: After the session, Clinton slammed the inquiry as a partisan distraction aimed at shielding Donald Trump. She revealed that Republican members eventually pivoted to questions about UFOs and “Pizzagate” conspiracy theories, which she called “vile and bogus.”
- Security Interruption: The deposition was briefly paused when a right-wing commentator leaked a photo from inside the room, sparking a dispute over privacy and the committee’s rules.
Paramount Wins the Battle for Warner Bros.
- The Winning Bid: Paramount Skydance, backed by Oracle founder Larry Ellison, submitted a “superior” all-cash offer of $31 per share, valuing the total acquisition at approximately $111 billion.
- Netflix Withdraws: Netflix had previously struck an $83 billion deal for WBD’s studios and streaming assets (excluding cable networks like CNN). However, Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters announced on Thursday they would not raise their bid, stating the deal was “no longer financially attractive.”
- Total Acquisition: Unlike Netflix’s plan to spin off the TV networks, Paramount will acquire the entire company, including HBO, the Warner Bros. movie studio, and CNN.
- Regulatory Landscape: Analysts suggest the Paramount deal may face a smoother path to approval under the Trump administration due to the Ellison family’s political ties, whereas Netflix’s bid had already faced significant scrutiny from Republican lawmakers.
- The “Ticking Fee”: To show confidence in a swift closing, Paramount has agreed to a “ticking fee” of $0.25 per share per quarter if the deal isn’t finalized by September 30, 2026.
