Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives is moving toward a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein after Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn in. Her signature was the last needed to move forward with the vote, which some Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, oppose. The vote on the Epstein files is expected soon, and Grijalva's swearing-in had been delayed by 50 days.
Key Facts
- Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn in after a 50-day delay.
- Grijalva signed a petition that triggered a vote to release Epstein files.
- President Trump and House GOP leaders oppose releasing the files.
- Speaker Mike Johnson plans a floor vote on the petition next week.
- Johnson can omit the typical waiting period for the vote.
- Johnson stated the delay was due to House being out of session.
- Grijalva's delay was the longest for a special election winner in over a decade.
