Controversy Mounts Over Swearing-In Delays and Epstein Files Dispute

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Adelita Grijalva, elected to Congress to replace her late father, has not yet been sworn in due to House procedural delays, which she and Democrats criticize as politically motivated to hinder investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. The delay affects her ability to serve her constituents and could influence the balance of power in Congress amid ongoing partisan conflicts and government shutdown negotiations.
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