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Grijalva Sworn In as House Speaker Tackles Shutdown
11/11/2025
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Story summary
- House Speaker Mike Johnson agreed to swear in Adelita Grijalva, winner of Arizona's 7th District in a special election.
- Senate Democrats backed a spending bill to end the government shutdown.
- Grijalva criticized the delay as denying Arizonans representation.
- Grijalva and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes previously sued the House over the issue.
- Grijalva said her first vote would be on a bill she believes fails to protect workers.
