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Johnson Blames Shutdown for Grijalva Swearing-In Delay

10/10/2025

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Summary

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Johnson ties the Adelita Grijalva swearing-in delay to the government shutdown, blaming Senate Democrats for the impasse.
He previously said Grijalva could be sworn in at any time, prompting confusion.
Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego confronted him, accusing the swearing-in move of stalling votes on releasing Epstein files; Grijalva's election is pivotal for a discharge petition.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 16 days from October 1 to 17, stemmed from a standoff between President Obama and Congressional Republicans over the Affordable Care Act. This impasse, marked by significant furloughs of approximately 800,000 federal employees, reflects ongoing tensions in U.S. governance, echoing current legislative delays, such as the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, which disrupt critical votes and processes.

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Story summary

Johnson ties the Adelita Grijalva swearing-in delay to the government shutdown, blaming Senate Democrats for the impasse.
He previously said Grijalva could be sworn in at any time, prompting confusion.
Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego confronted him, accusing the swearing-in move of stalling votes on releasing Epstein files; Grijalva's election is pivotal for a discharge petition.

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