Speaker Johnson Faces Pressure to Swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva

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Speaker Johnson Faces Pressure to Swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying the swearing-in of Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, citing procedural reasons and the ongoing government shutdown, despite her inability to perform basic office functions until officially sworn in. Johnson plans to administer the oath once the Senate reopens the government, following a precedent set by Pelosi, but critics argue the delay hampers Grijalva's ability to serve her constituents.

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