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Arcs in the news about Bill Clinton from the outlets we track, each followed from its first story to its last, with who covered it.

Person · 114 stories · 923 articles · earliest story we hold Oct 4, 2023

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The Epstein files: the fight to make the Justice Department release them

44 of 112 stories this year · 6 about Bill Clinton

Epstein files: 2 million records in various stages of review, DOJ says · 26 articles, Jan 6Judge rules against lawmakers pressing for monitor to ensure release of Epstein files · 6 articles, Jan 21TikTok investigating why some users can't write "Epstein" in messages · 6 articles, Jan 27DOJ releasing 3 million pages of Epstein files, deputy AG says | LIVE · 31 articles, Jan 30Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages · 56 articles, Jan 30Justice Department ends Epstein review with big document release · 5 articles, Jan 30Epstein files latest: Victims complain of death threats as government says it's fixing redactions · 32 articles, Feb 1Latest release of Epstein files puts spotlight on prominent names · 12 articles, Feb 2Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files · 10 articles, Feb 7FBI concluded Epstein wasn’t running sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show · 19 articles, Feb 8Republican congressman says Epstein files ‘likely incriminated’ six more men · 5 articles, Feb 9Rep. Khanna names 6 men he says were redacted from Epstein files for "no apparent reason"; DOJ says some had no Epstein ties · 6 articles, Feb 10Bondi faces heated questions on handling of Epstein files at House hearing · 52 articles, Feb 11Bondi announces ‘all’ Epstein files have been released with over 300 high-profile names unveiled · 5 articles, Feb 15Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files cover-up – US politics live · 5 articles, Feb 17Epstein estate reaches settlement of up to $35 million with survivors · 10 articles, Feb 20Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files · 21 articles, Feb 24DOJ probes whether any Epstein files about Trump were wrongly withheld · 55 articles, Feb 25Hacker accessed FBI server that included Epstein files in 2023, files suggest · 13 articles, Mar 11Bank of America settles lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victims · 7 articles, Mar 16Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders' briefing on the Epstein files · 11 articles, Mar 19Epstein survivors sue Trump administration and Google over release of private information · 14 articles, Mar 27Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America · 18 articles, Mar 28Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general · 111 articles, Apr 2Trump has discussed firing Pam Bondi, media reports say · 25 articles, Apr 2Justice Department watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law · 15 articles, Apr 23Why Jeffrey Epstein’s purported suicide note is still being kept secret: ‘Time to say goodbye’ · 6 articles, Apr 30Judge releases note that cellmate says he found after Jeffrey Epstein's suspected suicide try · 17 articles, May 7Epstein’s purported suicide note unsealed by judge: Read the full text · 48 articles, May 7Lawmakers ask DOJ to probe additional alleged abusers named by ex-Epstein assistant · 8 articles, Jun 4Judge orders DOJ to turn over some unredacted Epstein files · 9 articles, Jun 26Justice Department defends decision not to release, unredact more Epstein files · 3 articles, Jul 3Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files · 44 articles, Jul 15Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation · 64 articles, Jul 16Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move' · 6 articles, Jul 18Epstein judge: ‘The public has a right to know what the hell is going on’ · 20 articles, Aug 13Lawsuit reveals Playboy’s Hugh Hefner contacted FBI about Epstein · 5 articles, Aug 13Court approves Bank of America's $73M settlement with Epstein victims · 7 articles, Aug 27Fake RNC midterm convention website redirects to DOJ Epstein files · 6 articles, Sep 4Fake Republican midterm convention site still redirects to Epstein files · 5 articles, Sep 4Florida woman pleads guilty to defrauding fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims · 11 articles, Sep 16Blanche warned of contempt risk in Epstein files case · 5 articles, Sep 17Rosie O'Donnell to Release Epstein Victims Interview Series After ABC Rejected Her Segment on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' · 3 articles, Sep 21Fed probing executors of Jeffrey Epstein estate: WSJ · 4 articles, Sep 23
Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's nomination

5 of 148 stories this year · 3 about Bill Clinton · gone quiet

Harris’s Staff Questioned Whether Josh Shapiro Was an Israeli Double Agent · 8 articles, Jan 19Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid · 6 articles, Mar 11Jill Biden had private fears after her husband · 45 articles, May 27Nancy Pelosi denies knowing of Biden's decline, faults those who knew · 7 articles, Aug 12Jill Biden entertains possibility Joe was drugged before 2024 debate with Trump · 15 articles, Aug 20
The Epstein files: the House and state investigations

36 of 51 stories this year · 6 about Bill Clinton

Clintons refuse to comply with Epstein testimony: ‘Invalid and legally unenforceable’ · 75 articles, Jan 13House Republicans take first step to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe · 64 articles, Jan 21GOP chair rejects Clintons' offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote · 21 articles, Feb 2Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote · 54 articles, Feb 3Hillary Clinton calls for public hearing in Epstein probe · 47 articles, Feb 3New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch · 23 articles, Feb 17Billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files · 14 articles, Feb 18Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO’s lawyer caught on hot mic jokingly threatening to ‘kill’ him at Epstein deposition · 5 articles, Feb 20Clintons scheduled to give House Oversight testimony on Jeffrey Epstein · 8 articles, Feb 20Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties · 7 articles, Feb 25Bill Clinton to face lawmakers in Epstein probe for rare testimony by a former president · 113 articles, Feb 26Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him · 27 articles, Feb 26Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship · 18 articles, Feb 27Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify on Jeffrey Epstein · 8 articles, Mar 3House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Pam Bondi in bipartisan effort to get answers on Epstein files · 43 articles, Mar 4Epstein's Zorro Ranch searched by New Mexico investigators · 35 articles, Mar 10Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files · 30 articles, Mar 17Bill Gates to discuss Jeffrey Epstein ties in interview with House panel: reports · 15 articles, Apr 7Justice Department says Bondi won’t appear for Epstein deposition now that she’s no longer attorney general · 17 articles, Apr 8Lutnick’s testimony about Epstein draws praise from GOP chair and derision from Democrats - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 33 articles, May 6Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files · 20 articles, May 29Bondi refuses to answer questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release · 18 articles, May 29Epstein commission in New Mexico sends out first subpoenas · 7 articles, Jun 2Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment' · 24 articles, Jun 10Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein tried to use information about his infidelities to get close to him · 7 articles, Jun 10Bill Gates testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein · 22 articles, Jun 10Bill Gates told panel Jeffrey Epstein was plotting to blackmail him about extramarital affairs · 15 articles, Jun 24New Mexico attorney general says DOJ is withholding ‘critical’ information related to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch · 15 articles, Jul 9House Democrats launch investigation into whether Jeffrey Epstein acted as a foreign agent · 13 articles, Jul 21Exclusive: DOJ has been hobbling New Mexico’s Epstein ranch investigation for years, former AG says · 2 articles, Jul 21House Oversight Committee set to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former private banker · 5 articles, Jul 23State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe · 65 articles, Aug 5New Mexico Truth Commission: DOJ, US attorneys won’t help with Epstein investigation · 9 articles, Aug 5Billionaire Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee over Epstein investigation · 47 articles, Sep 2House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation · 63 articles, Sep 12Democrats plan to ramp up investigations into Trump family, White House ballroom and Epstein if they win the House · 8 articles, Sep 13
The Epstein files: Trump's ties to Epstein · Aug 12, 2024 – Jul 23, 2026

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else20 stories in 2026 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Bill Clinton that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Aug 8Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents15 articles · 14 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 1 right
  2. Jul 22– 23R. James Woolsey, CIA director during the Clinton administration, dies at 8418 articles · 16 independent sources
    2 left, 2 center, 5 right
  3. Mar 6– 7Political and religious leaders celebrate Jesse Jackson's life at 'homegoing' service50 articles · 24 independent sources
    3 left, 11 center, 1 right

Stories that name Bill Clinton

  1. Sep 12– 14Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful41 articles · 35 independent sources
    7 left, 8 center, 3 right
  2. Sep 11– 13CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 1165 articles · 45 independent sources
    6 left, 9 center, 7 right
  3. Sep 10– 11Watch live: Vance, former presidents attend 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero5 articles · 4 independent sources
    1 left, 1 center, 2 right
  4. Aug 25– 28Liberals wasted NO TIME using Dolly Parton's death to bash Trump15 articles · 15 independent sources
    4 left, 2 center, 6 right
  5. Aug 18– 21Trump administration advances plan to rescind ‘Roadless Rule’ protecting national forests18 articles · 17 independent sources
    3 left, 7 center, 2 right
  6. Aug 15– 18Long-awaited trial begins in 1996 Las Vegas killing of Tupac Shakur13 articles · 11 independent sources
    2 left, 7 center, 0 right
  7. Aug 13– 17Judge Ends Trump Administration's Antisemitism Case Against Harvard36 articles · 36 independent sources
    5 left, 8 center, 14 right
  8. Jul 30– 31Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman51 articles · 37 independent sources
    4 left, 10 center, 8 right
  9. Jul 10– 14Josh Hammer: The return of socialism and the GOP's golden opportunity6 articles · 6 independent sources
    0 left, 0 center, 2 right
  10. Jul 7– 9Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant71 articles · 51 independent sources
    6 left, 11 center, 15 right

Local coverage

  1. Aug 24Bill Clinton, Jerry Jones to speak at Little Rock Touchdown Club1 articles · 1 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 0 right
  2. Aug 15– 17After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here’s what to know6 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 0 right
  3. Jun 18Springsteen, Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum | WATCH LIVE9 articles · 4 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 0 right
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