US EditionAdelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Adelita Grijalva's delayed swearing-in was linked to political motives; her signature triggered the 218th needed for a House vote on unclassified Jeffrey Epstein files.
- On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson swore in Adelita Grijalva, R-Ariz., shortly before the House returned to session, as the Epstein files discharge petition gained its 218th signature.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., initially refused to seat Grijalva while the chamber was out of session, prompting condemnation and a lawsuit from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes who said the delay aimed to stall the petition.
- The petition is backed by all Democrats and three Republicans, including Lauren Boebert , Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace , led by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna .
- Under House rules, the timing of any forced vote remains constrained; Rep. Jim McGovern expects a December vote on the Epstein bill, while Rep. Adelita Grijalva will start by voting on reopening legislation Republicans may pass.
- Public opinion shows strong support for disclosure of the files as an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds about three-quarters of Americans back release, while House leadership procedural powers could block a forced vote.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva Speaks out on Epstein Files & More After Being Sworn in 7 Weeks Late
Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn into office by House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday, fifty days after winning her seat in Congress. Grijalva won a special election to fill the seat left vacant when her father, longtime Congressmember Raúl Grijalva, died in March. Up until yesterday, Johnson had refused to swear in Grijalva in an effort to block her from submitting the final signature on a discharge petition to force a vote
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member
WASHINGTON — Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.
Dirty Deeds. Don: Dirt Cheap. Tabs, Thurs., Nov. 13, 2025
Tabs gif by your friend Martini Glambassador! Good morning pals, what are we reading today? Some tabs! Everybody loves tabs!The Epstein emails. And they are … well, holy Jesus. (House)Oh man, she’s so mad. I mean she’s always got a mad bitchface, but she’s SO SO MAD. And yet, surprisingly, Lauren Boebert held firm; Rep. Adelita Grijalva, the 218th member to sign the Epstein Files discharge petition, has finally been sworn in, and the House will …
Dem Adelita Grijalva signs Epstein petition after delayed swearing-in
Democratic U.S. Representative Adelita Grijalva in her first day in office on Wednesday signed the discharge petition to start the process for a House vote on directing the Justice Department to release files related to deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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