218th Signature: Johnson Accused of Obstructing Epstein File Vote

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) reportedly led Democrats to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)’s office, demanding Grijalva be sworn in after her special-election win. Her seating is pivotal for a discharge petition, which has fueled controversy. Johnson called the protest a political stunt, while Democrats and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus accused him of delaying her oath to block the petition, linked to the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.