(Fox News) — Democrats believe Bill and Hillary Clinton’s testimony before the House Oversight Committee will address accusations of noncompliance with congressional investigations on Jeffrey Epstein and establish subpoena power precedents.

Key Facts:

• Former President Bill Clinton will testify on Feb. 27, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Feb. 26.
• The Clintons’ decision to testify follows Republican efforts to hold them in contempt of Congress.
• Contempt resolutions could have led to criminal prosecution and fines for the Clintons.
• Some progressive members supported considering contempt resolutions against the Clintons.
• Democrats see the testimony as setting a precedent for future investigations.
• Lawmakers hope the testimony will reinforce congressional subpoena power.

  Republicans hope to uncover more about the Clintons’ relationship with Epstein, who died in 2019 while facing charges of sex trafficking minors. The Clintons agreed to testify after facing threats of contempt from the House.

  

  Bennie Thompson, a top Democrat, praised the Clintons’ decision to testify but does not expect new revelations. The testimony is seen as a positive step in addressing the controversy.