Summary
Adelita Grijalva, an Arizona congresswoman-elect, has not yet been sworn in more than three weeks after winning her election. The swearing-in is delayed due to a government shutdown, with House Speaker Mike Johnson stating it will occur once normal operations resume. Grijalva's swearing-in is also significant because her vote could push forward a House decision on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
- Adelita Grijalva won a special election on September 23 to represent Arizona's 7th congressional district.
- More than three weeks after her election, she is still not sworn into Congress.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned the delay is due to the ongoing government shutdown.
- Grijalva's signature is crucial to triggering a House vote on releasing files about Jeffrey Epstein.
- The delay has led to accusations that Speaker Johnson is trying to avoid the vote on the Epstein files.
- The House Oversight Committee, led by the GOP, is already investigating these documents.
- Democrats have called for Grijalva to be seated and expressed frustration over the delay.
