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The Dangerous Politicization of Congressional Oversight: Weaponizing Contempt Against Political Opponents

House Republicans moved to hold Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify about Jeffrey Epstein, marking the first potential use of this punishment against a former president. This dangerous escalation weaponizes congressional power to target political opponents rather than seek legitimate oversight, threatening the very foundations of democratic accountability.