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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Following her victory in a special election, Adelita Grijalva of Arizona awaits being sworn in to the House of Representatives. Despite having been duly elected, Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed her swearing-in, which is thought to be related to her intent to sign a discharge petition requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein files. This delay has prompted criticism, especially since it is contrasted with the Speaker’s swift action for Republican members in the past. Grijalva emphasizes that she is unable to represent her constituents fully until she can officially take office.
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Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., has yet to be sworn into office nearly two weeks after her election. During an interview, Grijalva expressed suspicion at the delay, as she has not received any communication from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., regarding a timeline. Grijalva believes the hold-up may be due to her planned signature on the discharge petition for the Epstein files, which would become the 218th vote needed to force a full chamber vote. She also highlighted the negative impact on her constituents, who are left without representation during a crucial time.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying the swearing-in of Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva until Democrats agree to end the government shutdown. A leadership aide stated this is due to the chamber’s legislative session. Johnson previously swore in other Republican representatives during pro forma sessions, but has not done so for Grijalva. Grijalva’s potential role in forcing a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files has fueled speculation for the delay, which Johnson denies is related.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing scrutiny for delaying the swearing-in of Democratic Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, whose signature would trigger a vote on releasing the Epstein files. Johnson claimed the delay was due to the House being in a “pro forma” session, despite having sworn in Republican members during similar sessions. This explanation was challenged by reporters, who noted that Grijalva’s signature would be the 218th on a petition to force a vote on the Epstein files, which Johnson and Donald Trump oppose. Grijalva expressed concern about the precedent the delay sets, and both Democrats and Republicans have called for the files’ release.
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Mike Johnson faces bipartisan heat over delayed vote on Epstein files, and the situation is definitely raising eyebrows. It’s almost as if everyone is waiting with bated breath, wondering what exactly is in those files. The delay in releasing the information is, quite frankly, suspicious and is fueling speculation across the political spectrum.
The obvious question is, why the hesitation? Are there individuals in these files who are politically connected, powerful, or both? It’s understandable why people would think something is being covered up, especially when there’s such a visible effort to slow down the process. The longer the delay goes on, the more questions arise.… Continue reading
Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the delay in swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva is unrelated to her pending signature on a petition concerning the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, and she will be sworn in when the House reconvenes. Grijalva’s swearing-in would have been the 218th signature needed to force a House vote on releasing these files. Democrats, pointing to past precedent, have requested she be sworn in during pro forma sessions, but Republicans have not accommodated this request.
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