Buckingham Palace will likely feel relieved by Prince Andrew’s announcement, according to royal commentator Jennie Bond. Bond stated that immense pressure from King Charles and Prince William likely influenced the decision. She suggests that Andrew, known for his pride, was pushed to make the announcement. This suggests that the decision was not entirely voluntary.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has threatened House Speaker Mike Johnson with legal action for his ongoing refusal to swear in Democratic congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election in September. Mayes accuses Johnson of using Arizona’s right to representation as a bargaining chip, potentially linked to Grijalva’s willingness to support releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Johnson maintains he will swear her in when the House is back in session, but Mayes argues there is no legitimate reason for the delay. Despite the government shutdown, Mayes stated there are precedents for swearing in new members during “pro forma” sessions and plans to pursue legal action if Grijalva is not sworn in.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has threatened legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson for failing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. Grijalva’s swearing-in is crucial because she could be the deciding vote to force a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Mayes believes Johnson’s delay is politically motivated, potentially due to Grijalva’s support for the Epstein files release and has accused Johnson of depriving Arizona of its full representation in Congress. If Johnson does not provide a timeline for Grijalva’s swearing in, Mayes plans to seek judicial relief, arguing that his actions are unconstitutional.
Rep. Eric Swalwell posted on X that House Republicans are confident support for Donald Trump is waning, particularly regarding the Epstein files. Swalwell cited conversations with Republicans, who anticipate a potential “jail break” of over 100 members if a discharge vote on the files occurs. Despite some Republicans calling for the release, House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to swear in Rep. Adelita Grijala, whose vote could decide the release of the files. Trump himself has stirred controversy by expressing a willingness to consider a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, sparking criticism even from his supporters.
Democrats fume as Mike Johnson cancels third week of votes. It seems like the recurring theme here is a mounting frustration, a sense of incredulity, and frankly, a lot of anger emanating from Democrats and concerned citizens as House Speaker Mike Johnson continues to postpone votes. This isn’t just about delaying a single piece of legislation; it’s about the systematic shutdown of the legislative process, week after week. The implication is a deliberate obstruction of government business.
The most immediate point of contention seems to be the repeated cancellation of votes, particularly the vote to swear in a new Democratic congresswoman.… Continue reading
Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the House will not reconvene until the government shutdown ends, intending to pressure Senate Democrats to support the GOP-led stopgap spending bill. Johnson canceled previously scheduled House votes and announced the cancellation of the upcoming Tuesday session, with further cancellations expected. This decision has drawn criticism from Democratic leaders, who are demanding negotiations for a bipartisan spending bill. Johnson denies these actions are politically motivated, citing the need for lawmakers to assist constituents during the shutdown.
During a government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego urged Johnson to swear in an Arizona congresswoman-elect, but Johnson refused, linking the swearing-in to the end of the shutdown. Gallego accused Johnson of preventing the congresswoman from forcing a vote on releasing the Epstein files. The congresswoman-elect’s vote is seen as crucial in potentially forcing the release of these files.
A Bay Area congressman claims a revelation from the Epstein files is imminent and could erode support for President Trump among House Republicans. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) stated that he has spoken with Republicans who expressed waning support for the president. One Republican allegedly texted that over 100 members would likely “jailbreak” if a discharge vote on the Epstein files occurred. These comments come amidst a government shutdown and a discharge petition led by GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
The recent U.S. government shutdown has reportedly delayed the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, Arizona’s newly elected representative, which Democrats allege is a political maneuver. Grijalva’s confirmation is anticipated to trigger a political scandal, as she is expected to be the crucial 218th signer of a petition seeking the release of federal files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which may contain compromising information about former President Donald Trump. Her colleagues believe Republicans are using the shutdown to stall her arrival at the Capitol, ultimately delaying the release of said files. Once sworn in, Grijalva plans to sign the petition and begin representing her constituents.
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