Stephen King says Trump ‘has never had a child,’ and Trump Jr. wasted no time proving him right That claim immediately blew up on his face. We Got This Covered · Feb 24
AOC vs. Marco: First throwdown of 2028? In Munich, Ocasio-Cortez trips over unanswerable question, while Rubio lulls Europeans with smooth-criminal talk Salon · Feb 22
‘I don’t like young, handsome men’ Trump insists before he torches ‘attractive’ AOC in rambling Peace Board speech Trump’s speech to his Board of Peace, a group of mostly autocratic leaders, included threats on Iran and yet more complaints about not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize ... and bizarrely ended with the Village People’s YMCA The Independent UK · Feb 19
How Jesse Jackson set the stage for Bernie Sanders and today’s progressives Jesse Jackson’s two campaigns for president, in 1984 and 1988, were unsuccessful but historic. The civil rights activist and organizer, who died on Feb. 17, 2026, helped pave the way for Barack Obama’s election a generation later as the nation’s first – and so far only – African American president. The Conversation · Feb 18
Republican congressman from Florida urged to resign over derogatory social media about Muslims Randy Fine has refused to back down after his incendiary post that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom calling him out for being a “racist slob” The Independent UK · Feb 17
Trump blasts AOC and Gavin Newsom after Munich global summit: ‘Incompetent’ President Trump also claimed that former First Lady Hillary Clinton was ‘Trump-deranged,’ but conceded that she was ‘competent’ The Independent UK · Feb 17
What next for Greenland and Ukraine? Questions after the Munich security conference Gathering of world leaders in Germany has disbanded for another year, but many of the issues remain unresolved The Guardian - AU · Feb 16
Ocasio-Cortez says US military aid to Israel ‘enabled a genocide in Gaza’ New York congresswoman criticizes ‘unconditional’ US aid and calls for enforcement of Leahy laws The Guardian - US · Feb 14
AOC is pushing the Democrats to take her seriously. Munich could launch her rebirth ANALYSIS: Once seen as an insurgent, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a team player for the Democratic Party, Eric Garcia writes. Now, she wants to remake what that team looks like The Independent UK · Feb 13
AOC accuses Trump of trying to usher in ‘age of authoritarianism’ at Munich conference Congressperson says US president and Marco Rubio are tearing apart transatlantic alliance The Guardian - US · Feb 13
AOC says Trump is ‘tearing apart transatlantic partnership’ between US and Europe The congresswoman said that the U.S. president is looking to command the western world ‘as his personal sandbox’ The Independent UK · Feb 13
"Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks "The main feeling among members is a lack of trust in his strength and ability to strike a hard bargain." Axios · Feb 5
'Unfit': AOC slams Trump for hosting moving night for 'Melania' while another ICE shooting rocks Minneapolis President Trump's White House movie night featuring a documentary on Melania Trump drew sharp criticism from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Her remarks came as a federal agent fatally shot an ICU nurse in Minneapolis, amidst other domestic crises. The screening, attended by tech executives, occurred while Minnesota's governor urged a halt… The Times of India · Jan 25
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says 'we have to draw a line in the sand now' after fatal shooting by federal agents in Minnesota "What we are seeing here is a momentous pivotal moment for the United States, and I cannot underscore enough how precipitous this moment is." Fortune · Jan 25
Euronews · Jan 23 ‘It’s the newest form of victimisation’: Paris Hilton joins the fight against AI deepfakes Socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton joined US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to advocate for legal protections for victims of AI deepfake porn.
The Guardian - US · Jan 23 US health insurance executives testify before Congress about increasing costs of healthcare CEO of UnitedHealth Group said his company will return profits earned from Affordable Care Act plans to customers
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Paris Hilton joins forces with AOC to push for new law banning non-consensual AI-generated pornography The legislation already enjoys the support of House Speaker Mike Johnson
Roll Call · Jan 22 Paris Hilton joins House advocates behind deepfakes bill The Senate passed the bill in the wake of the outcry over AI-generated sexualized images, including of women and children, posted on X.
Salon · Jan 22 Don't buy MAGA's baby boom hype Usha Vance, Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller's pregnancies do not signal a return to the 1950s
Axios · Jan 18 Dems' potential 2028 contenders cautious on trans rights Republicans already are promising to air ads blasting Democrats over the party's support for trans rights in the 2028 campaign.
International Business Times UK · Jan 17 AOC's DEFIANCE Act Explained and What Victims of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes Can Do When It is Passed DEFIANCE Act, a bill championed by AOC to combat sexually explicit deepfakes. Learn what the bill means, the penalties for offenders, and how victims can sue for damages up to $250,000.
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Riley Gaines says she wraps baby daughter in bulletproof vest due to death threats Riley Gaines claimed that activists trying to lift bans on trans athletes were ‘giving the middle finger’ to her baby
The Independent UK · Jan 15 AOC’s bill to ban deepfake AI porn passed the Senate. What’s taking the House so long? ANALYSIS: The bill is a sign of Ocasio-Cortez’s growing influence within the Democratic caucus that once shunned her, writes Eric Garcia
The Independent UK · Jan 10 Trump announces 10 percent credit card cap as banks push back Strong resistance is anticipated from Wall Street and credit card companies
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 AOC Declines Fox News Interview After Saying Jesse Watters 'Has Sexually Harassed Me' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has declined an invitation to appear on Fox News, accusing host Jesse Watters of sexual harassment following previous remarks about her and Stephen Miller.