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Grijalva Opposes Spending Bill; Epstein Files Vote Looms

11/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. House will vote on a spending bill to end the government shutdown.
Arizona Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election about 50 days ago, plans to vote against the spending bill, arguing it lacks health care measures.
Johnson has faced accusations of obstructing Grijalva's swearing-in to avoid the vote.
Grijalva's arrival may trigger a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, which could implicate U.S. President Donald Trump.

History

Historical Context

The 16-day U.S. government shutdown in October 2013 stemmed from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act, with Republicans, led by figures like Ted Cruz, seeking to defund it. This deadlock affected approximately 800,000 federal workers and highlighted ongoing tensions in U.S. governance, echoing earlier conflicts over budget priorities and political accountability, particularly since the Tea Party's rise in 2010.

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Story summary

The U.S. House will vote on a spending bill to end the government shutdown.
Arizona Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election about 50 days ago, plans to vote against the spending bill, arguing it lacks health care measures.
Johnson has faced accusations of obstructing Grijalva's swearing-in to avoid the vote.
Grijalva's arrival may trigger a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, which could implicate U.S. President Donald Trump.

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