Adelita Grijalva, daughter of late Congressman Raul Grijalva, was sworn into office, narrowing the House majority to a two hundred twenty to two hundred fourteen Republican lead. Her arrival marked a busy day, with hundreds of House members returning to vote on a government funding deal. Grijalvas seating was delayed, with critics suggesting it was to prevent her from signing a petition to release Epstein files. She signed the petition, which requires two hundred eighteen signatures to force a vote, and vowed to continue her fathers progressive legacy.

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