New Congress Member Adelita Grijalva Sworn In Amid Plans to Unleash Epstein Files
Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva has taken the oath of office as the latest member of the House of Representatives, breaking a seven-week stalemate in her seating. The move paves the way for a potential vote on unclassified documents and communications related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Grijalva's swearing-in ceremony took place just before the House returned to session to discuss government funding legislation, with many Democrats opposed to extending tax credits that expire at the end of the year. Republicans, however, are expected to pass the bill, which would have a slim majority margin in the House.
The arrival of Grijalva brings an end to delays sparked by Republican opposition to her seating, with accusations from Democrats suggesting the move was intended to stall a vote on releasing Epstein-related documents. Three Republicans – Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia – have signed onto a petition linked to legislation requiring the Justice Department to release the documents.
The final necessary signature for this legislation lies with Grijalva herself, who has vowed to continue her father's legacy of advocating for progressive policies on issues like environmentalism, labor rights, and tribal sovereignty. According to a person familiar with Trump's efforts, he has been in contact with Boebert and Mace but was unable to win them over.
Grijalva will start her House tenure by voting on the Senate-passed bill that would reopen the government, which she opposes due to its failure to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. The arrival of Grijalva brings a shift in the House's partisan balance, with the Democrats now holding 220 seats and Republicans at 214.
Despite her long-term involvement in local politics, including her service on the Tucson Unified School District board and Pima County Board of Supervisors, this marks Grijalva's first stint in Congress. Her father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, died in March after more than two decades in office, leaving behind a legacy as a progressive advocate for environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and public education.
Grijalva has stated her priorities include addressing these issues, echoing the work of her late father. She also believes that she will face high expectations from voters but remains determined to make an impact. With hundreds of House members returning on Wednesday, Grijalva's arrival comes amid complex legislative business and a weekslong delay in her seating.
Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva has taken the oath of office as the latest member of the House of Representatives, breaking a seven-week stalemate in her seating. The move paves the way for a potential vote on unclassified documents and communications related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Grijalva's swearing-in ceremony took place just before the House returned to session to discuss government funding legislation, with many Democrats opposed to extending tax credits that expire at the end of the year. Republicans, however, are expected to pass the bill, which would have a slim majority margin in the House.
The arrival of Grijalva brings an end to delays sparked by Republican opposition to her seating, with accusations from Democrats suggesting the move was intended to stall a vote on releasing Epstein-related documents. Three Republicans – Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia – have signed onto a petition linked to legislation requiring the Justice Department to release the documents.
The final necessary signature for this legislation lies with Grijalva herself, who has vowed to continue her father's legacy of advocating for progressive policies on issues like environmentalism, labor rights, and tribal sovereignty. According to a person familiar with Trump's efforts, he has been in contact with Boebert and Mace but was unable to win them over.
Grijalva will start her House tenure by voting on the Senate-passed bill that would reopen the government, which she opposes due to its failure to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. The arrival of Grijalva brings a shift in the House's partisan balance, with the Democrats now holding 220 seats and Republicans at 214.
Despite her long-term involvement in local politics, including her service on the Tucson Unified School District board and Pima County Board of Supervisors, this marks Grijalva's first stint in Congress. Her father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, died in March after more than two decades in office, leaving behind a legacy as a progressive advocate for environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and public education.
Grijalva has stated her priorities include addressing these issues, echoing the work of her late father. She also believes that she will face high expectations from voters but remains determined to make an impact. With hundreds of House members returning on Wednesday, Grijalva's arrival comes amid complex legislative business and a weekslong delay in her seating.
Adelita Grijalva is officially in the house and I'm low-key hyped about it!!! 
she's got that progressive vibe going on and i love how she's already speaking out against the senate-passed bill to reopen the government, even if it means going against her own party 
her dad Rep Raúl Grijalva was a total legend for environmental justice and tribal sovereignty issues and I'm so proud of her for carrying on his legacy 
gotta keep an eye on this one, she's gonna make some serious waves in DC 
The fact that Grijalva was sworn in just as the House returned to session is like, super symbolic... 
She's breaking through this glass ceiling for the Latinx community, and it's about time! 
I mean, think about it, a female Democrat, her first stint in Congress, taking on the establishment, and already making waves. It's like she's got the weight of history on her shoulders, and honestly, I am HERE. FOR. IT 
The question is, what's next? Will Grijalva be able to push through her agenda and make a real difference? Only time will tell, but I'm excited to find out! 
Just when you thought things couldn't get more interesting 
! This Adelita Grijalva thingy is like 
unlocking a whole new level of transparency about those Epstein files 
! And btw, it's about time we saw some change on that House floor 
! I mean, seven weeks of stalemate? No thanks 
. Now, she can bring her pro-eco vibes 
!
That's some sneaky stuff right there.
. And yeah, let's be real, the Republicans are gonna try to block everything she tries to do, but we'll see who comes out on top.
. Bring on the changes!
what's with all these documents about epstein anyway? i mean i know he was super shady but like, isn't it time we moved on from that? btw has anyone tried those new plant-based milks? heard they're really good for the environment 
. As someone who's been following the whole saga, it's amazing to see Grijalva taking charge and making an impact from day one 
Her dad was all about progressive policies and stuff, so I'm hoping she'll keep it up 
. And what's with all these tax credits and government funding bills? Can't we just have a nice, simple conversation about healthcare? 
Anyway, I guess only time will tell if Grijalva can bring some much-needed change 
. Fingers crossed! 
it's been 7 weeks, and ppl are still waitin for answers. Grijalva might be tryna shake things up with her swearing-in, but i'm more worried about the fact that republicans are just gonna pass this bill and get a slim majority 
. Democrats better watch their backs! 
Her swearing-in ceremony just broke the stalemate in her seating, and it's like the game is on now 
Like, environmentalism, labor rights, and tribal sovereignty - can't wait to see her make some noise about these issues! 
It's also dope that she's got the numbers to make a difference now - 220 seats to Republicans' 214 
She might face some tough decisions, but I'm here for it 
just saw the news about Adelita Grijalva being sworn in and I gotta say, it's all about timing now 
. It's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out, especially since she's got her priorities set clear - environmental justice, labor rights, and tribal sovereignty 
like what was going on there, right? It feels like we've been waiting for answers for years... but you know how it is with politics - everyone wants a piece of the pie 
and now that she's in, watch out 
environmentalism, labor rights... those are some real issues we need to tackle. And her dad Raúl was like a hero in my eyes, always fighting for the little guy 
. This new bill is gonna be a tough sell with the Republicans... and what about those tax credits? It feels like they're just trying to keep the status quo 
. I guess only time will tell how this all plays out 
so the new congress member Adelita Grijalva is already stirring up drama by trying to release Epstein files... like what's next, releasing Trump's tax returns? 
! She's got a huge task ahead of her but I'm all for it 
... maybe this is a good thing for democracy?