Speaker Mike Johnson says he won’t block House vote to release Epstein files Johnson’s House has been in recess since shutdown, delaying petition to force vote on making documents public The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2025
Adelita Grijalva files lawsuit to be sworn in as member of Congress - Roll Call Adelita Grijalva and Arizona asked a federal court on Tuesday to allow someone else to administer her oath to be a member of Congress. Roll Call · Oct 21, 2025
Air traffic controller tells lawmakers he’s working as a DoorDash driver to pay for daughter’s tuition Federal employee tells NewsNation town hall panellists he has been forced to take a second job to make ends meet during the government shutdown The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Arizona says it will sue Mike Johnson if he does not swear in new rep – and likely trigger release of the Epstein files Democratic congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva still waiting to take her oath of office almost a month after winning her special election, as her state AG threatens legal action The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
Arizona Attorney General Threatens Legal Action Against Mike Johnson Over Delay In Swearing-In Of Adelita Grijalva: 'Stop The Political Games' Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-Ariz.) on Tuesday warned she could take legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) if he continues to delay swearing in Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.). Benzinga · Oct 15, 2025
For political progeny, family business can be a balancing act - Roll Call Once she is sworn into Congress, Adelita Grijalva will be one of a growing list of lawmakers who followed their parents to Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025
Mike Johnson is getting squeezed on all sides amid the government shutdown ANALYSIS: The mild-mannered, pious Johnson has so far avoided an internal rebellion in the House amid the shutdown. But, Eric Garcia writes, his luck might be running out The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
The biggest name in the House right now hasn’t been sworn in yet - Roll Call With an Epstein discharge petition on the line, Adelita Grijalva is ready to claim her seat — but she’s still waiting. Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025
Why is the US House speaker refusing to seat an elected Democrat? Adelita Grijalva won a landslide election for her Arizona seat. But Mike Johnson is defying the will of the voters The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2025
Mike Johnson Gets Confronted In Fiery Hallway Clash By Arizona Democrats Over Government Shutdown: He's Keeping Republicans On An 'Extended Vacation' Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday regarding the government shutdown, healthcare delays, and Epstein-related files. Benzinga · Oct 9, 2025
Gavin Newsom gives Pam Bondi a scathing nickname over her refusal to answer Epstein questions Newsom has gone to great lengths to troll Trump online The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Senators press Mike Johnson to swear in Democrat who could force Epstein vote Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hold press conference at speaker’s office over his refusal to swear in Adelita Grijalva The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2025
Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment" "The only embarrassment here is you," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler told Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Axios · Oct 8, 2025
Shutdown Hostage: Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Democrat until MAGA gets its way Undermining democracy is infectious. We Got This Covered · Oct 8, 2025
Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025 With Republicans out of town, House Dems are both everywhere and nowhere With no action on the floor or in committees, they’re passing the time in the shutdown with pressers, meetings and even a few skirmishes.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 The Latest: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown President Donald Trump’s administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according to a memo being circulated by the White House
Roll Call · Oct 7, 2025 Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins GOP nomination for Green’s seat - Roll Call Matt Van Epps, who had Donald Trump's endorsement, won the Republican nomination in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District.
Axios · Oct 7, 2025 Mike Johnson faces bipartisan heat over delayed vote on Epstein files "Aren't we all against convicted pedophiles and anyone who enables them?"
The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2025 US shutdown enters second week as Senate again rejects rival funding bills Competing bills fail to pass 60-vote threshold, while Trump hints at possible deal with Democrats over health subsidies
The Mary Sue · Oct 6, 2025 ‘Doesn’t want that to be the news’: Thomas Massie exposes the real reason Republicans dodging the government shutdown Every day, the Republicans under Donald Trump’s administration seem to reach new lows as they attempt to push their agenda and take steps toward establishing a dictatorship in the United States. In the past, they handled this more discreetly, but now their intentions are quite apparent.
Benzinga · Oct 4, 2025 Government Shutdown To Continue Into Second Week as Senate Vote Falls Short Again The ongoing federal government shutdown is set to extend into next week as a Senate vote once again fell short on Friday. While 54 senators voted in favor of advancing toward a vote, 60 are needed to proceed.
The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2025 Mike Johnson hasn’t sworn in this new Democrat. Is it because she wants to release the Epstein files? Adelita Grijalva of Arizona came to Washington DC this week, but returned two days later, a little confused
We Got This Covered · Oct 2, 2025 Republicans block new Democrat’s swearing-in. FYI, she would be the tie-breaking vote in the Epstein files Her one vote could change everything.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 House Speaker asked if he hasn’t sworn in new Congresswoman because of the Epstein files House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked if his refusal to swear in a newly-elected Democrat Congresswoman has “anything to do with Jeffrey Epstein?”
Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025 Republicans Block Adelita Grijalva Swearing-In, Democrat Hits Back: 'Speaker Johnson Chose To Delay…' House Republican leaders' refusal to swear in newly elected Democrat Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) has stalled a discharge petition that could force a vote on Jeffrey Epstein-related files.