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Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the House of Representatives, representing Arizona, after a seven-week delay, and is set to vote on the release of Epstein files amid ongoing political developments.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn into Congress after a 50-day delay caused by political disputes and the government shutdown, positioning her as a key vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files and ending her period of limited access to her office and constituents.
Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the House after a seven-week delay, which was linked to political tactics surrounding a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files. Her swearing-in ended a standoff and allowed a crucial vote on transparency regarding Epstein's connections, amidst ongoing political tensions and scrutiny over the handling of Epstein-related documents.
Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the House seven weeks after her special election victory, amid ongoing legislative disputes and efforts to force votes on Jeffrey Epstein files through a discharge petition, which could occur as early as December.
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva is set to be sworn into Congress after a delay linked to her support for releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, which has caused political tension and a government shutdown. She plans to sign a petition for a vote on the Epstein files and is expected to participate in key votes on government reopening and other issues.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has scheduled the ceremonial swearing-in of Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva, ending a 50-day delay that was part of a political standoff over the release of Epstein case documents, with the event set just before a government shutdown vote.
Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva was finally scheduled to be sworn into Congress 50 days after her election, after a prolonged dispute initiated by Speaker Mike Johnson who initially refused to seat her, citing authority issues. The delay prevented her from accessing resources and participating fully in Congress, but she is now set to be sworn in as the House returns from recess.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election in Arizona to succeed her late father, will be sworn into the House of Representatives after a seven-week delay, with her oath scheduled as the House returns to session to vote on a government funding bill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has agreed to swear in Adelita Grijalva after a seven-week delay, following enough Senate Democrats signing onto a spending bill to end the government shutdown. Grijalva, elected in September to Arizona’s 7th District, was delayed from being sworn in despite her and others' legal challenges, which argued the delay was an abuse of power. Johnson's decision comes as the House prepares to vote on the spending bill, with Grijalva expressing disappointment over the delay and its impact on her constituents.
Arizona residents and officials are frustrated as Adelita Grijalva, the newly elected Congresswoman, remains unseated due to political delays amid a government shutdown, leaving her district without representation and her office closed.
Democrats are increasing pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva, who has been delayed due to political reasons despite her election and certification, affecting her ability to serve her constituents and participate fully in Congress.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued the House because Speaker Mike Johnson refused to swear in Adelita Grijalva, the state's newest Congress member, who won a special election to replace her late father.
Arizona Attorney General Mayes threatened legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson for refusing to seat newly elected Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election but has been delayed in being sworn in due to Johnson's refusal, amid political disputes over legislative procedures and government funding.
Arizona's attorney general has sued the House to force the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, whose delayed oath is linked to a petition to release Jeffrey Epstein files. The House, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, has not yet sworn her in due to scheduling issues amid a government shutdown, with critics alleging the delay aims to prevent a vote on the files. Johnson dismisses the lawsuit as absurd, asserting the House's authority.
House Speaker Mike Johnson hesitated to swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, citing procedural reasons and inconsistency with previous swearing-in practices, amid ongoing political tensions and a government shutdown, raising concerns about representation and political bias.