The ongoing congressional inquiry into the federal government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases took a dramatic turn this week, after both former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton postponed their scheduled depositions before the House Oversight Committee.

The sudden change instantly reignited speculation, political debate, and intense public interest surrounding one of the most controversial investigations in recent U.S. history.

What was expected to be a major week for congressional testimony instead became a moment of uncertainty, as confirmation arrived that neither Clinton appeared on the dates set by the committee.

According to officials close to the matter, Hillary Clinton had been due to testify last week, while Bill Clinton was scheduled to appear the following Tuesday.

Both absences were unexpected. A spokesperson for the Oversight Committee confirmed the postponements, saying in a statement to The New York Post:

“The deposition won’t occur tomorrow. We are currently having conversations with the Clintons’ attorney to accommodate their schedules.” The committee did not provide updated dates or timelines, leaving observers wondering when — or even if — the highly anticipated depositions would be rescheduled.