WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are ramping up the pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat who won a special election last month to succeed her late father.

The former FBI director, who has long been one of President Trump's most vocal critics, was indicted last month on two counts stemming from his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020.

There are some Republicans in Congress who want to extend the higher subsidies, which were first put in place in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Congress will vote this week on a one-week stopgap funding bill to provide more time for lawmakers to reach a deal on COVID-19 relief and an overarching spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.

Patrick Fitzgerald, Comey's lawyer, told the court that he plans to challenge the legality of Lindsey Halligan's appointment and conduct. In court, Fitzgerald said he would file a "grand jury abuse" motion, and would also challenge the lawfulness of her appointment.

The partial government shutdown stems from congressional disagreement over healthcare provisions, whereas the previous shutdown pitted the White House against lawmakers.

Former FBI Director James Comey is set to make his first court appearance in a Justice Department criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress as President Donald Trump pursues political enemies.

The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.