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Arizona AG Sues to Swear In Rep.-Elect Grijalva

10/22/2025

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Mayes Sues Johnson

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Mike Johnson to compel the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, claiming the delay disenfranchises Arizona's 7th District.
Mike Johnson stated the delay is due to a scheduling issue, not related to the bipartisan discharge petition for Epstein files.
Grijalva's swearing-in would provide the 218th signature needed to force a vote on the petition.
Oversight Chair James Comer accused Democrats of obstructing depositions related to Epstein, claiming former President Clinton had closer ties to Epstein than Donald Trump.

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Swalwell Criticizes Johnson

Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell criticized Republican Speaker Mike Johnson for delaying a vote to release the Epstein files.
Swalwell labeled Johnson a "pedophile protector" for not swearing in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, who could support a bipartisan petition for the vote.
A Republican spokesperson claimed Democrats are not interested in transparency and stated evidence does not implicate former President Trump but suggests ties between Bill Clinton and Epstein.
Despite these claims, Democrats continue to advocate for the release of the files while Johnson blocks the process.

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Mayes Sues Johnson

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Mike Johnson to compel the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, claiming the delay disenfranchises Arizona's 7th District.
Mike Johnson stated the delay is due to a scheduling issue, not related to the bipartisan discharge petition for Epstein files.
Grijalva's swearing-in would provide the 218th signature needed to force a vote on the petition.
Oversight Chair James Comer accused Democrats of obstructing depositions related to Epstein, claiming former President Clinton had closer ties to Epstein than Donald Trump.

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