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Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in as U.S. House's newest member, paving way for Epstein files vote

After taking her seat, Grijalva supplied the final signature needed to force consideration of an Epstein-files release measure.

Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in as U.S. House's newest member, paving way for Epstein files vote
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Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the House after a seven-week delay and immediately became the final signer needed to force a vote on legislation seeking the release of Epstein-related files. House Speaker Mike Johnson denied allegations that he delayed her swearing-in to prevent that vote.

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newly sworn-in representative and signer of the Epstein-files discharge petition

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House criticized for delaying Grijalva's swearing-in

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative listed among the Republicans supporting the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned in emails about Epstein and in the White House's response

Greg Stanton
D · AZ-4

Arizona representative who welcomed Grijalva and criticized the delay

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Colorado representative listed among the Republicans supporting the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Raúl M. Grijalva
Former U.S. Representative (D-AZ)

Adelita Grijalva's father and former Arizona representative

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Georgia representative listed among the Republicans supporting the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Jim McGovern
D · MA-2

Massachusetts representative and top Democrat on the House Rules Committee

White House press secretary who disputed Democrats' characterization of the released emails

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

California representative and co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act

ALSO MENTIONED  Kris Mayes, Arizona attorney general who joined Grijalva's lawsuit against Johnson

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Adelita Grijalva Sworn In, Signs Petition for Epstein Files Vote

Outlets across the sides link Grijalva's roughly seven-week-delayed swearing-in to a petition that could force a House vote on releasing Epstein-related files. Left-leaning outlets portray the delay as a denial of representation and foreground Grijalva's criticism of Johnson. Center outlets largely explain the petition's path to a House vote, while also reporting criticism and Johnson's denial. Right-leaning outlets likewise emphasize the vote's potential, but present the delay through competing claims rather than adopting the criticism.

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