Rep. Gerry Connolly defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight Committee. Connolly secured 131 votes to Ocasio-Cortez’s 84. President-elect Trump commented on the outcome, which AOC responded to humorously. Connolly plans a more assertive approach for the committee.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) faced criticism after falsely claiming a large gathering in Puerto Rico was a rally against corruption and for the ‘Alianza movement.’ The event was actually a festival organized by anti-colonial parties, prompting accusations of misleading social media users and using the event for her own political agenda.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has criticized Elon Musk and Donald Trump for their recent actions, accusing them of making a mockery of working-class struggles. Musk’s $1 million giveaway and Trump’s McDonald’s stunt are seen as attempts to win over voters in swing states, but Ocasio-Cortez argues they show a complete lack of understanding of everyday people’s lives.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, facing a tough primary challenge, drew criticism for his profanity-laced rant at a rally, where he accused AIPAC of using U.S. tax dollars to kill innocent people in Gaza. Fellow progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also drew attention for her enthusiastic support, including shouting over sexually explicit lyrics from Cardi B.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has warned that gas prices would rise if former President Trump wins re-election. She alleges that Trump would enable foreign energy producers to “price gouge”. This comes amid ongoing concerns about high gas prices, with AAA reporting an over 50% increase since Biden’s inauguration. The national average for a gallon of gas is currently around $3.62, down from its peak of over $5 in June 2022. Despite this, inflation remains persistent, with prices climbing 3.5% year-over-year in March. The White House recently announced the release of over 1 million barrels of gasoline from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve to help lower prices at the pump. Ocasio-Cortez’s comments also come as Trump prepares to hold a rally near her district.
A heated exchange erupted during a House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday, involving Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. The incident began when Ocasio-Cortez criticized fellow Democrat Sen. John Fetterman for mocking a House markup. Fetterman later apologized, but Ocasio-Cortez responded sharply, accusing him of failing to stand up against bullying and racism. Greene then made a comment about Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s eyelashes, prompting Ocasio-Cortez to call for a point of order and denounce the remark as unacceptable.
A heated verbal battle erupted between Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene and Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during a House Oversight Committee hearing, with Greene mocking Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s appearance and Ocasio-Cortez demanding an apology. Greene’s antics sparked chaos, prompting Chairman James Comer to intervene and even declare his deafness. The incident highlighted their history of hostility, with Greene previously labeling Ocasio-Cortez as a “teenage girl” and a “chicken”. The committee voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for refusing to provide an audio tape of President Biden’s discussion with Special Counsel Robert Hur.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has denounced Representative Jared Moskowitz’s (D-FL) comments about Senator Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) stance on antisemitism as “shameful.” Moskowitz had questioned Sanders’ commitment to opposing antisemitism in the wake of Sanders’ criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. In response, Ocasio-Cortez highlighted Sanders’ family’s experience during the Holocaust and his dedication to protecting the innocent. She also emphasized that Sanders and other Jewish leaders deserve respect, not accusations of antisemitism.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has criticized fellow Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz’s (D-FL) social media post targeting Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) over his opposition to the $95.3 billion aid bill for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Moskowitz accused Sanders of anti-Semitism, prompting Ocasio-Cortez to defend Sanders, highlighting his family’s Holocaust history and his Jewish values that guide his opposition to the unconditional military aid to Israel.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has criticized fellow Democrat Jared Moskowitz for questioning Bernie Sanders’ opposition to antisemitism. Moskowitz had accused Sanders of remaining silent on the issue, prompting Ocasio-Cortez to defend Sanders, highlighting his Jewish heritage and dedication to the concept of ‘tikkun olam’ (repairing the world). She emphasized that Sanders’ commitment to protecting innocent lives in Gaza stems from his Jewish values and that he deserves respect for his efforts.
