Other Republicans Could Resign Following Marjorie Taylor Greene—Reports, and the swirling speculation surrounding this possibility is certainly capturing attention. It’s hard not to notice the buzz, especially when considering the current political climate. The very idea of more Republicans potentially stepping down, following in the footsteps of someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene, sparks a mix of curiosity, anticipation, and, for some, a touch of cynicism.
The conversation naturally leans towards the reasons behind such a move. Are we witnessing a mass exodus? Is this a case of the “rats” abandoning a sinking ship, as some put it? The sentiment suggests that some perceive the current situation within the Republican party as untenable.… Continue reading
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a resolution demanding the release of Department of Justice case files related to Jeffrey Epstein. This decision followed the release of Epstein’s emails, some of which mentioned Donald Trump. Despite initial reluctance, and a brief shutdown, the resolution gained momentum, and Trump eventually endorsed the release after previously opposing it. House Speaker Mike Johnson voted in favor of the resolution but expressed concerns about its shortcomings.
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The House of Representatives is set to swear in Democrat Adelita Grijalva, the newest member, marking the end of a weeks-long delay following her special election victory in Arizona. Her swearing-in is expected to be among the first actions of the House Speaker. Grijalva’s delayed swearing-in was believed by some to be tied to her potential signature on a petition that would trigger a vote to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Upon taking office, she will vote on a Senate-passed bill to reopen the government and can sign the Epstein file discharge petition.
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The House of Representatives is poised to vote on the release of previously unreleased Department of Justice files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, is expected to sign the petition, bringing the total number of signatures to the required 218 to force a floor vote. While Speaker Mike Johnson denies any intentional delay, some speculate that Grijalva’s delayed swearing-in was strategic to prevent the vote. If the petition passes the House, it would then require Senate approval to be enacted.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly urged Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. Greene criticized Johnson’s decision to keep the House out of session, preventing her from representing her district. Johnson has stated that he cannot swear Grijalva in while the House is out of session, despite Grijalva’s desire to participate in a petition. Grijalva has also expressed concern over the delayed swearing-in, describing it as “undemocratic” and detrimental to her constituents.
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Elected six weeks ago, the Arizona representative-elect has been denied being sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson, setting a modern-day record for the longest wait. During this time, the House has been in recess while crucial economic and social issues remain unaddressed, potentially affecting millions of Americans. The hold-up appears to stem from the representative-elect’s potential decisive vote on releasing the Epstein files. This unprecedented move, denying over 800,000 Arizonans representation, has led to a lawsuit and calls for the House to return to session immediately to fulfill its duties.
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Representative Johnson has admitted to being fatigued due to working overtime, even though the House has been out of session since September 19th. Despite the government shutdown and the House not being in session, House committees are reportedly still working on legislation. Johnson has also delayed swearing in Democratic Representative Adelita Grijalva, potentially due to Grijalva’s ability to be a deciding vote on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva and the state of Arizona have filed a lawsuit against the House of Representatives due to Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to seat her nearly a month after her special election victory. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, argues that Johnson’s delay denies Southern Arizonans their full congressional representation. Grijalva’s swearing-in would reduce the GOP’s House advantage and potentially force a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which is opposed by Republican leadership. Despite Johnson’s assertions that Grijalva can still serve her constituents, she is currently without an office budget, district office, or official communication channels.
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Speaker Mike Johnson faced scrutiny during an ABC News interview for his reluctance to swear in newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva. Johnson defended his inaction by claiming Grijalva’s situation differed from previous instances where Republicans were sworn in out of session, citing a lack of a set date. Democrats and Grijalva herself have accused Johnson of delaying her swearing-in due to her support for a measure related to releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, which would give her constituents representation in Congress. The House is currently out of session, offering Johnson the opportunity to reopen it and seat Grijalva, as he had the power to do so, previously.
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Johnson refuses to swear in Grijalva, brushing aside Democrats’ legal threat — for now. It appears we’re in the midst of a political standoff, a situation where the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, is refusing to swear in Representative-elect Raúl Grijalva. The stated reason, or at least the public-facing one, is linked to the ongoing government shutdown. Johnson seems to be linking Grijalva’s swearing-in to Senate Democrats agreeing to support House-passed legislation that would end the shutdown. The implication is clear: the Republicans are leveraging the denial of representation to get their way. It’s a classic example of political maneuvering, but the stakes here are quite high.… Continue reading
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