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Rep-elect Grijalva to be sworn in, 7 weeks after special election victory – KTBB News, Weather, Talk

Johnson’s handling of Grijalva’s swearing-in and his opposition to the discharge-petition effort are central to the dispute.

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Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva is set to be sworn in before a House vote on government funding, seven weeks after her special-election victory. Her expected signature on a discharge petition could help force a House vote on releasing more Jeffrey Epstein files.

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 18% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who delayed and will conduct Grijalva’s swearing-in

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Arizona representative-elect awaiting her swearing-in

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in Grijalva’s criticism of the funding bill

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative leading the discharge petition with Ro Khanna

Tom Emmer
R · MN-6

House Republican Whip whose notice gave the timing of the House votes

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative leading the discharge petition with Thomas Massie

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Mike Johnson Swears In Adelita Grijalva After Seven-Week Delay

Mike Johnson swore in Adelita Grijalva after a roughly seven-week delay; her signature on a petition seeking Epstein-related files brought a House vote within reach. The timing was disputed. Left-leaning outlets frame the delay as politically motivated and as leaving Grijalva’s district without representation, centering her criticism of Johnson. Center outlets largely pair the dispute with Johnson’s explanation or denial and the petition’s potential vote. Right-leaning outlets similarly present competing claims about the timing and Johnson’s denial, with the files vote as a key consequence.

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