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The Latest Breaking News from Alexandria OcasioCortez

Democrats say Republicans’ speaker debacle has gone from funny to dangerous

But Democrats don’t expect to bail out Republicans anytime soon

The Independent UK

‘Groundhog Day, again’: after sixth vote, still no Republican House speaker

Kevin McCarthy had hoped to grasp the speaker’s gavel, but a deadlock by ultraconservatives placed it beyond his reach

The Guardian - US

Democrats say Republicans’ speaker debacle has gone from funny to dangerous

But Democrats don’t expect to bail out Republicans anytime soon

The Independent UK

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These 21 House members didn't vote for Kevin McCarthy. Here's what they want

McCarthy is still short of the votes he needs to be speaker, and it's because of a staunch, anti-establishment, intransigent far-right group that wants government to do a lot less.

WEKU

Photo of AOC laughing as Matt Gaetz makes impassioned speech goes viral

Gaetz is among the Republicans opposing Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker

The Independent UK

AOC reveals why she was chatting with GOP opponent who fantasised about killing her in anime video

The progressive Democrat and Representative Paul Gosar were seen talking on the House floor amid the chaotic speaker’s vote

The Independent UK

How Matt Gaetz and AOC cleared the air on their positions over Kevin McCarthy vote

AOC shoots down suggestions from her opponents that Democrats are making a deal with McCarthy

The Independent UK

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals why she was talking to far-right Republicans

New York Democrat was seen speaking with rightwingers, one of whom once tweeted an anime-style video depicting him killing her

The Guardian - US

Bizarre scenes of AOC talking to Paul Gosar and Matt Gaetz put Twitter in overdrive

‘Did not have Gosar and AOC chatting on my bingo card’

The Independent UK

AOC reveals why she was chatting with GOP opponent who fantasised about killing her in anime video

The progressive Democrat and Representative Paul Gosar were seen talking on the House floor amid the chaotic speaker’s vote

The Independent UK

AOC praised for patient smiling and nodding while talking to GOP opponent who posted anime of him killing her

Conversation came as House of Representatives voted on new leadership positions

The Independent UK

Trump reportedly doesn’t trust ‘ultra MAGA’ Elise Stefanik

The third-ranking House Republican endorsed the former president’s 2024 campaign

The Independent UK

AOC is only Dem to oppose omnibus bill

"The dramatic increase in DHS and ICE spending... cuts against the promises our party has made," she said

Salon

What’s next for Puerto Rico after historic House vote calling for binding vote on status

On the face of it, the Puerto Rico Status Act marks by far the most significant step toward ending the commonwealth’s status as a de facto U.S. colony in more than a century.

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The Independent UK

AOC criticises Musk over Twitter suspensions of journalists: ‘Lay off the proto-fascism’

‘Maybe try putting down your phone’

The Independent UK

Democrats question worker safety in Amazon warehouse rebuild

Several members of Congress want Amazon to explain why an Illinois warehouse that collapsed during a 2021 tornado, killing six employees, is being rebuilt without adding upgraded storm shelters

Al Jazeera

US House approves referendum on Puerto Rico’s future

Bill, unlikely to pass in the Senate, would offer Puerto Rico voters choice between statehood and forms of independence.

The Independent UK

What is the Puerto Rico independence bill and what would it mean?

US territory in Caribbean could at last be offered referendum on its status

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Sen John Kennedy mocked for adoring praise of Elon Musk: ‘He’s got oranges the size of beachballs’

‘This whole dumb ‘aww shucks’ shtick is so f***ing tiresome,’

Roll Call

House backs giving Puerto Rico a vote on statehood or independence

The bill’s options for Puerto Rico voters are statehood, independence or free association with the United States. No Senate vote is expected.

The Independent UK

AOC wants a Democrat to challenge Kyrsten Sinema for Senate seat. Others in the party aren’t so sure

Most Democrats are unsure about challenging the newly minted independent Senator

The Independent UK

1st Gen Z congressman-elect denied apartment over bad credit

Rep_-elect Maxwell Frost of Florida, the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress, says he is struggling to get an apartment in Washington and lost an application fee because his credit is “really bad.”

WEKU

The first Gen Z member of Congress was denied a D.C. apartment due to bad credit

Maxwell Frost, who became the first Gen Z candidate to be elected to the U.S. House in November, says Congress has a serious problem of accessibility for people who don't come from wealth.

The Independent UK

AOC ‘confident’ that issue at centre of House Ethics Committee investigation will be dismissed

Right-wing group complained about congresswoman’s appearance at 2021 Met Gala

The Guardian - US

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is subject of House ethics investigation

Spokesperson for New York Democrat ‘confident’ undisclosed matter ‘will be dismissed’

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