The Latest Breaking News from Alexandria OcasioCortez

‘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 · Jan 5, 2023

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 · Jan 5, 2023

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 · Jan 5, 2023

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 · Jan 4, 2023

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 · Jan 3, 2023

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 · Jan 3, 2023

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

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

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023

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 · Dec 25, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022

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

‘Maybe try putting down your phone’

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022