Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's deposition before the House Oversight Committee was paused Thursday afternoon after Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) took an unauthorized photo of Clinton and sent it to conservative influencer Benny Johnson.
Why it matters: Taking a photo during an ongoing deposition and sharing it on social media is a violation of House rules.
- Johnson posted the image of the closed-door proceeding on X, writing that Boebert shared the photo with him.
- Hillary Clinton is testifying before the panel as part of the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Zoom in: "The hearing has been paused briefly while we figure out where the photo came from and why possibly members of Congress are violating House rules," Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill told reporters.
- The deposition has since resumed, according to a person familiar with the proceedings. It's expected to last for several hours.
- Boebert posted on X on Thursday that "Benny did nothing wrong."
Catch up quick: Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions on Thursday and Friday mark the first time a former first couple has appeared before a congressional panel under subpoena.
- Hillary Clinton told lawmakers on the panel in her opening statement that she has no new information regarding Epstein's criminal activities.
- The closed-door interview, which will be videotaped and released to the public at a later date, is taking place in Chappaqua, New York, where the Clintons have a house.
- House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY.) told Axios on Wednesday that Republicans plan to question Hillary Clinton about whether Epstein was an asset for a foreign country, how he amassed his wealth and money he raised for the Clinton Foundation.
