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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often referred to as AOC, is a U.S. Congresswoman representing New York's 14th congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for her progressive policy positions on climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez gained national attention after defeating a long-serving incumbent in the 2018 Democratic primary and has since become a leading voice in the party's left wing.

AOC Says She Received Suspicious Letters Two Weeks Before ‘Consequential’ Midterm Elections: ‘Political Violence Has No Place in Our Country’
AOC Says She Received Suspicious Letters Two Weeks Before ‘Consequential’ Midterm Elections: ‘Political Violence Has No Place in Our Country’
AOC Fires Back at Trump Over Data Centers After President’s ‘Let Data Reign’ Call: ‘How About We Put One in Mar-a-Lago?’
AOC Fires Back at Trump Over Data Centers After President’s ‘Let Data Reign’ Call: ‘How About We Put One in Mar-a-Lago?’
Gavin Newsom's Democratic Presidential Nomination Prospects Sink as AOC Emerges as Frontrunner on Crypto Prediction Market
Gavin Newsom's Democratic Presidential Nomination Prospects Sink as AOC Emerges as Frontrunner on Crypto Prediction Market
AOC Fires Back at Trump Over Data Centers After President’s ‘Let Data Reign’ Call: ‘How About We Put One in Mar-a-Lago?’
AOC Fires Back at Trump Over Data Centers After President’s ‘Let Data Reign’ Call: ‘How About We Put One in Mar-a-Lago?’
Gavin Newsom's Democratic Presidential Nomination Prospects Sink as AOC Emerges as Frontrunner on Crypto Prediction Market
Gavin Newsom's Democratic Presidential Nomination Prospects Sink as AOC Emerges as Frontrunner on Crypto Prediction Market
Graham Platner Allegations Are 'Hard To Stomach,' AOC Says, But Voters Will Decide Maine Senate Race Against Collins — 'It's A Choice'
Graham Platner Allegations Are 'Hard To Stomach,' AOC Says, But Voters Will Decide Maine Senate Race Against Collins — 'It's A Choice'
Marjorie Taylor Greene Hits Back After Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls Her 'Proven Bigot And Antisemite,' Says Votes 'Only Thing That Matters'
Marjorie Taylor Greene Hits Back After Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls Her 'Proven Bigot And Antisemite,' Says Votes 'Only Thing That Matters'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Recent News

Martin Shkreli, AOC Agree Kalshi Has A Problem
Martin Shkreli, AOC Agree Kalshi Has A Problem
Shkreli and AOC agree that Kalshi hasn't gone far enough in policing who can trade on its event markets.
Paris Hilton Champions Bipartisan AI Deepfake Legislation At The Capitol: 'Most Meaningful Work Of My Life'
Paris Hilton Champions Bipartisan AI Deepfake Legislation At The Capitol: 'Most Meaningful Work Of My Life'
AOC Slams Trump ICE Policies, Calls Out $170 Billion Misuse By Oligarchs To Fund Secret Police: 'Our Country Has Defeated Fascism Before..'
AOC Slams Trump ICE Policies, Calls Out $170 Billion Misuse By Oligarchs To Fund Secret Police: 'Our Country Has Defeated Fascism Before..'
AOC criticizes Trump's immigration policies, accusing ICE of targeting innocent immigrants and wealthy elites of funding secret police programs to suppress dissent. Lawsuits and political backlash ensue.
Trump's Approval Rating At Second Term Low: Government Shutdown Overshadowing Record Stock Market?
Trump's Approval Rating At Second Term Low: Government Shutdown Overshadowing Record Stock Market?
A new poll shows Trump losing support among both overall voters and Republican supporters. The government shutdown could be a factor.
AOC Says, 'Can't Settle For Republicans' Promise Of Later Negotiations,' Slams GOP Tactics: 'They Need To Keep Health Care Premiums From Skyrocketing'
AOC Says, 'Can't Settle For Republicans' Promise Of Later Negotiations,' Slams GOP Tactics: 'They Need To Keep Health Care Premiums From Skyrocketing'
AOC accuses Republicans of using government shutdown as bargaining chip, warns of potential spike in healthcare premiums. Rejects GOP's negotiate later pitch, demands protections for premiums before reopening. Dems and GOP clash on shutdown, Dems stand up for healthcare.
Bernie Sanders And Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Blast GOP's Dirty Trick Budget Plan As Government Shuts Down: 'We're Not Going To Let That Happen'
Bernie Sanders And Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Blast GOP's Dirty Trick Budget Plan As Government Shuts Down: 'We're Not Going To Let That Happen'
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted Republicans over the government shutdown, warning that the GOP's budget plan could double health insurance premiums, cut Medicaid, and lead to tens of thousands of preventable deaths each year.
2028 Election Odds Out From Polymarket: Vance Tops List At 27%, Trump Has 5%, Here's What Voters Say In New Poll
2028 Election Odds Out From Polymarket: Vance Tops List At 27%, Trump Has 5%, Here's What Voters Say In New Poll
A new 2028 election poll and prediction markets differ on who the favorites may be in the race to become the next president.
AOC Bashes Trump's 'No Tax On Tips' Bill Provision As 'Scam'
AOC Bashes Trump's 'No Tax On Tips' Bill Provision As 'Scam'
AOC slams Trump's tip tax cut as a "scam," warning it hides deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and ACA coverage.
2028 Election Poll Shows Vance, Buttigieg In Lead: Where Trump, Newsom, Harris Rank — And Betting Odds
2028 Election Poll Shows Vance, Buttigieg In Lead: Where Trump, Newsom, Harris Rank — And Betting Odds
Donald Trump has been in office for less than six months of his four-year term.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Asks,'How Much Did Majorie Taylor Greene Make When She Bought The Dip?'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Asks,'How Much Did Majorie Taylor Greene Make When She Bought The Dip?'
"Just how much did Marjorie Taylor Greene make when she bought the dip?" Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asks in the caption of a YouTube video calling for a ban on Congressional trading.
Justin Wolfers Says Simply 'Absurd' That Politicians Are Trading Stocks: 'Time For Congress To Fix Itself'
Justin Wolfers Says Simply 'Absurd' That Politicians Are Trading Stocks: 'Time For Congress To Fix Itself'
Australian economist Justin Wolfers came down on Congressional stock trading, calling it "absurd" and a "weird flaw" that needs to be addressed.
SPY, QQQ Call Volumes Spiked Minutes Before Tariff Pause Announcement: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Demands Disclosure From Congress Members
SPY, QQQ Call Volumes Spiked Minutes Before Tariff Pause Announcement: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Demands Disclosure From Congress Members
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called for a disclosure by Congress members after noting that call volumes spiked minutes before tariff pause.
Chuck Schumer Says A Government Shutdown Will Give Trump The 'Keys To The City, State and Country' And Elon Musk The Chance To Destroy Government Services
Chuck Schumer Says A Government Shutdown Will Give Trump The 'Keys To The City, State and Country' And Elon Musk The Chance To Destroy Government Services
Chuck Schumer warned on Thursday that a government shutdown could empower Trump and accuses Musk of supporting it to dismantle key programs.
Chuck Schumer Blames GOP For 'Partisan Path' As Shutdown Nears—Republicans Say 'Democrats' Fault' If Government Closes
Chuck Schumer Blames GOP For 'Partisan Path' As Shutdown Nears—Republicans Say 'Democrats' Fault' If Government Closes
Congressional leaders exchanged sharp criticisms Wednesday as the federal government faces a potential shutdown within days, highlighting the partisan divide over spending priorities and negotiation tactics.
AOC Claps Back At Mike Johnson As Senate Moves Closer To Government Shutdown: 'If You Need Democrats, Then You Need To Negotiate'
AOC Claps Back At Mike Johnson As Senate Moves Closer To Government Shutdown: 'If You Need Democrats, Then You Need To Negotiate'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed back on Speaker Mike Johnson's blame for a possible shutdown, reminding him that Republicans control the government and must negotiate if they lack the votes.
AOC Says Democrats in Congress Are Doing Insider Trading: 'People Think That Everyday People Are Stupid'
AOC Says Democrats in Congress Are Doing Insider Trading: 'People Think That Everyday People Are Stupid'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) publicly denounced the stock trading activities of lawmakers, pointing out an apparent inconsistency among Democrats.
Taylor Swift Defies Trump's Predictions, AOC Challenges Musk's DOGE Agenda, And More: This Week In Politics
Taylor Swift Defies Trump's Predictions, AOC Challenges Musk's DOGE Agenda, And More: This Week In Politics
AOC Challenges Musk's DOGE Agenda, Slams 'Defund The ACLU' Call By Trump's Efficiency Czar
AOC Challenges Musk's DOGE Agenda, Slams 'Defund The ACLU' Call By Trump's Efficiency Czar
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), a prominent political figure, has responded to Elon Musk’s call for defunding the American Civil Liberties Union. In a social media post on Thursday, she also attacked proposed cuts by the Musk-headed Department of Government Efficiency.
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