The Democratic representative-elect won her Arizona seat overwhelmingly. But so far, the Republican speaker will not swear her in.

  • SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    The Republicans shut down the government to prevent the release of the Epstein files.

    At any point, they can vote to pass the budget and open the government again. The Republicans have the votes and enough time has passed that they no longer need a 2/3rds majority.

    The Republicans have 100% control over this situation, don’t let anyone think otherwise.