Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva sworn in after seven weeks in move that triggers Epstein vote

Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in on October 8, 2025, ended a contentious seven-week standoff initiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who had prevented her from taking her seat following her special election victory to succeed her late father, Raúl Grijalva. The House Democrats applauded her oath-taking, which not only marked her official entry into Congress but also cleared the way for a crucial vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein's files. This event is significant as it coincided with legislative efforts to resolve the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, highlighting the interconnectedness of personnel changes and legislative actions within the House.