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Oct 31, 2025 House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, whose signature would complete a discharge petition on the Epstein files Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Blocking a duly elected representative from taking office appears designed to prevent a vote forcing disclosure of Epstein-related records.
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- House Speaker Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Grijalva — Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) was elected by voters on September 23, 2025, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has steadfastly refused to swear her into office. Grijalva has stated she will provide the final signature necessary on a discharge petition to force a vote on the public release of the Epstein files. Survivors of Epstein's sex trafficking enterprise sent a letter to Speaker Johnson on October 30 demanding that Grijalva be sworn in, stating that Johnson's refusal appears to be a deliberate attempt to block her participation in the discharge petition and obstruct transparency regarding Trump's connection to the Epstein files.
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Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31
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