Republicans refuse to swear in newly elected Democrat, delaying success of Epstein petition

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republican leaders refused requests from Democrats to curse successful Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) connected Tuesday, saying she volition beryllium sworn successful erstwhile the House returns to regular session. The determination deprives a petition of the past signature it needs to unit a ballot connected a measure to merchandise files related to…