Can a new Congresswoman break the shutdown deadlock? Kent Nishimura and Daniella Diaz report that despite GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's initial openness, Adelita Grijalva won't be sworn in until the government reopens, stalling her plan to push a bipartisan Epstein DOJ document petition. Learn how this standoff reflects deep partisan divides on ACA tax credits and government reopening. Read more: https://www.alternet.org/house-gop-epstein-vote/ #MikeJohnson #AdelitaGrijalva #governmentshutdown #Congress #EpsteinPetition #ACA #healthcare #bipartisanship #HouseGOP
House GOP has new excuse for refusing to swear in Dem who will cast deciding Epstein vote

Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) won a special election two weeks ago to fill the seat vacated by her late father, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), though she is still waiting to be formally sworn in. And House Republican leadership is now giving a new excuse for refusing to seat Grijalva...

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Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in is blocked by a partisan standoff—highlighting ongoing legislative gridlock. Despite her victory by a wide margin, the Republican speaker refuses to administer her oath, delaying her participation and her ability to sign an important petition. This showcases how procedural obstacles hinder new members amid political tensions. Read more from Michael Gold. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/us/politics/adelita-grijalva-house-epstein.html #MichaelGold #AdelitaGrijalva #Arizona #DemocraticRepresentative #RepublicanSpeaker #Congress #EpsteinPetition #Politics
Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition

The Democratic representative-elect won her Arizona seat overwhelmingly. But so far, the Republican speaker will not swear her in.

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