The House Oversight Committee has retracted its request for former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify. A spokesperson for the committee confirmed this decision, stating, "We've learned that Mr. Mueller has health issues that preclude him from being able to testify."

Mueller was initially subpoenaed by Chairman James Comer to appear on September 2 as part of the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's files. Mueller served as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2001 to 2013. In a letter sent to Mueller on August 5, Comer noted, "Because you were F.B.I. director during the time when Mr. Epstein was under investigation by the F.B.I., the committee believes that you possess knowledge and information relevant to its investigation."

However, Mueller's family disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which has hindered his ability to testify before Congress. They stated, "Bob was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the summer of 2021. He retired from the practice of law at the end of that year."

The family also mentioned that Mueller taught at his law school alma mater during the fall semesters of 2021 and 2022, but he retired from that position at the end of 2022. They have requested that his privacy be respected during this time.