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Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in after contentious seven-week delay

After taking office, she signed the petition that will force a House vote on releasing Epstein-investigation files.

Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in after contentious seven-week delay
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Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the House more than seven weeks after her special-election victory, ending a standoff with Speaker Mike Johnson. Her first act as a member was signing a petition that will force a House vote on releasing files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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Newly sworn-in representative who signed a discharge petition seeking release of Epstein-investigation files

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who delayed Grijalva's swearing-in and later administered her oath

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged Republicans to block the discharge petition

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

Late former representative from Arizona and Adelita Grijalva's father

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Adelita Grijalva Takes Oath of Office

Grijalva was sworn into the House after a delay of more than seven weeks and signed a petition seeking the release of Epstein-related files. Left-leaning outlets emphasize her remarks around the swearing-in, particularly her criticism of the delay. Center outlets focus more on the timeline, competing explanations and petition signing. Right-leaning outlets connect her signature to the petition’s political stakes, while one article portrays the invited guests and Democrats’ criticism of the delay as a political stunt.

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