Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress after a seven-week delay and signed a petition to release Jeffrey Epstein files, reaching the required 218 signatures to force a House vote.
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That seven-week delay was probably meant to block moves like this, but it didn't stop the petition. Releasing Epstein files could stir up more trouble than it's worth if it derails current investigations. What's the real plan to make sure any fallout doesn't weaken our security?
True, the fallout could be messy, but the real question is who bears the brunt when transparency is blocked—usually it’s everyday folks left in the dark, dealing with the consequences without answers.
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PBS • 12 Nov 21:56
Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress after a seven-week delay and signed a petition to release Jeffrey Epstein files, reaching the required 218 signatures to force a House vote.
CNN • 12 Nov 21:11
Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives after a seven-week delay, enabling her to sign a petition for the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
BBC • 12 Nov 20:15
Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives after a seven-week delay attributed to the government shutdown, enabling her to cast her first vote on a contentious spending bill.
AP News • 12 Nov 19:53
Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives after a seven-week delay, filling Arizona's 7th District seat.
The New York Times • 12 Nov 01:46
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, ending a seven-week delay following her special election victory.
