Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva to take oath on Wednesday – likely to push for a vote on making Epstein files public
Swearing-In of Adelita Grijalva and Epstein Files Bill On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is set to swear in Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.), who will likely be the last signatory on a bill aimed at forcing the release of government documents concerning convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Grijalva won a special election for Arizona’s southern […]
Jeffries criticizes the GOP for not allowing Grijalva to take his seat: ‘It’s shameful’
Criticism of GOP Leaders Over Delayed Swearing-In of New Democrats House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York expressed his discontent on Tuesday regarding Republican leaders’ refusal to swear in newly elected Democrats. He argued that this delay strips hundreds of thousands of Americans of their representation in Washington. “It’s shameful that Mike Johnson and […]
Speaker Johnson needs to officially swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva immediately
Public skepticism regarding American politics is at an all-time high. Ironically, this is not surprising. A December 2024 poll reveals that only 25% of Americans believe the country is on a path to improvement. Another quarter think that drastic changes are required to restore order. Voters seem to feel that political leaders are out of […]
Jeffries cautions of prompt and strong legal measures if Republicans do not allow Grijalva to take his seat.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) stated on Friday that Democrats will take immediate legal action if House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) does not allow Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) to be sworn in. The Democratic attorney general of Arizona has already signaled plans to file a similar lawsuit against Johnson for his refusal to […]
Jeffries urges Speaker Johnson to appoint newly elected Grijalva
Pressure from Democrats to Seat New Representative House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to officially seat newly elected Democrat Adelita Grijalva from Arizona. Grijalva’s presence in Congress is important for compelling a vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files. In a letter sent on Thursday, Jeffries asked Johnson to […]
Grijalva: “I feel like a visitor in DC”
Incoming Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) mentioned that there was no communication between her and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who was in charge of swearing her into Congress. “I feel like a tourist in Washington, D.C.” Grijalva told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Wednesday during some unexpected delays in filling the Congressional seat. She recalled that […]
Mike Johnson avoids questions about Epstein files, declines to testify in Grijalva case
When politicians start avoiding questions, it often signals trouble. A number of Democrats are convinced that Republicans are leveraging the government shutdown to steer clear of deeper inquiries into President Trump’s connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein, who was known for his heinous crimes. In response, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson seems to be […]
Leading Democrat criticizes Republican decision not to swear in Grijalva: ‘Epstein cover-up’
House Democrats Stumble Republicans Over Epstein Vote On Monday, Democrats in the House of Representatives put Republicans in a tough spot by declining to support Arizona’s newly elected officials, claiming GOP leaders were hesitant to vote on matters related to Jeffrey Epstein. “The Bulls continue,” remarked Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) while addressing reporters. During a […]
House Democrats urge Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva on Friday
A letter sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson from up to 180 House Democrats urged him to facilitate the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) on Friday. Grijalva recently won a special election to fill the seat in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, which was previously held by her late father, Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), who passed away […]
Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, secures her father’s position in Arizona’s special House election.
Adelita Grijalva Wins Arizona’s Special Election Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, has emerged victorious in the special election for Arizona’s predominantly blue 7th Congressional District, defeating Republican candidate Daniel Butierrez. This district encompasses much of southern Arizona, including a significant portion of Tucson. The seat was previously held by her father, Raul Grijalva, a Democrat who […]