Ghislaine Maxwell is scheduled to be deposed virtually before the House Oversight Committee on February 9, 2026, under a subpoena tied to the congressional probe of Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell, convicted in 2021 of sex‑trafficking and serving a 20‑year federal sentence, has sought immunity and previously conditioned cooperation; her lawyer says she will likely invoke the Fifth Amendment and refuse to answer. Lawmakers hope she will disclose information about Epstein’s 2007 non‑prosecution agreement, his death, and alleged associates — including speculation about powerful figures — but committee leaders say immunity won’t be granted. The session is expected to draw national attention. (axios.com)