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Oct 7, 2025 House Speaker Mike Johnson kept the House in recess during the shutdown Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The recess blocked legislative action, delayed representation, and turned chamber procedure into leverage during a funding crisis.
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- House Speaker Keeps Chamber in Recess Amid Shutdown — House Speaker Mike Johnson has kept the House of Representatives in recess for a second consecutive week during the government shutdown.
- Rep. Marge Greene expressed concerns about Epstein files — Rep.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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Oct 6, 2025 Pam Bondi refused to answer key questions at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The evasions weakened congressional oversight of the Justice Department and limited public accountability for executive actions.
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- Bondi's refusal to answer questions led to accusations of contempt — Throughout the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Pam Bondi repeatedly refused to answer questions from senators, leading to accusations of contempt and a lack of accountability.
- Senate Judiciary Committee held a contentious hearing with AG Pam Bondi — Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she faced intense questioning regarding her handling of various issues, including the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the Trump
- Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Pam Bondi's Tenure — During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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Oct 4, 2025 House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed swearing in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The delay denied full representation to a district and obstructed House action on pending transparency and oversight matters.
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- House Speaker Delays Swearing-in of New Representative — House Speaker Mike Johnson postponed the swearing-in of newly elected Arizona representative Adelita Grijalva, which has been interpreted as a delay tactic regarding a vote on releasing files related to the
- House Speaker delays swearing in of new congresswoman — House Speaker Mike Johnson has postponed the swearing in of newly elected Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva, which is necessary for a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, raising concerns about representation
- House Republicans blocked swearing in of Arizona Democrat — House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, refused to swear in Arizona's newly elected Democrat, Adelita Grijalva.
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Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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