Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was spotted at a New York Yankees game while thousands of federal workers remained unpaid during a government shutdown.

Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called on politicians, particularly those within her own party, to pledge not to accept campaign contributions from the artificial intelligence industry.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign spent nearly $19,000 in campaign funds last year on a Boston-area psychiatrist specializing in ketamine therapy, with the funds designated for 'leadership consulting' and mental health-related treatments.

President Trump's decision to attack Iran was quickly slammed by progressive members of the House including Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing viral criticism after stumbling over a Taiwan defense question during an event, later blaming critics and Donald Trump in an Instagram response.

Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, publicly criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's anti-Israel comments, advocating for a 'big tent' approach within the Democratic Party.

Fox News Digital's News Quiz covers Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's overseas gaffes and a new study showing certain foods reduce bad cholesterol in older adults.

Pelosi Appears To Have Picked Their Candidate For President In 2028 Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) may be retiring from Congress at the end of this term, but she's not done trying to shape presidential races. The 85-year-old former House speaker has turned into what one former aide calls "a Gavin fan-girl," deploying her legendary donor network and political capital to boost California Gov. Gavin Newsom as a 2028 White House contender. The move lands as a calculated slight to Kamala Harris, who polls ahead of Newsom nationally but appears to have lost Pelosi's confidence after the 2024 debacle. According to a report from Axios, Pelosi has spent months publicly and privately vouching for Newsom.  "From the standpoint of leadership, vision, and values, knowledge of the issues, strategic thinking about how to get things done, he's masterful," she told The New Yorker. She told Vogue earlier this month, “I’ve seen him grow politically, I've also seen him have this beautiful family, and for all of us who love him, seeing him evolve has been wonderful to behold.” She’s even trying to help Newsom shed the perception of coming from privilege, telling The Atlantic, "Everybody thinks of Gavin and a silver spoon. But that isn't right. He was a very hard worker in everything that he did, whether it was personally, professionally, and then civically." This week, Pelosi told Politico that Newsom "would make a great president," though she added Democrats have many strong potential candidates.  The hedge shouldn’t fool anyone.  Pelosi isn’t likely to gush unless she's decided. Former aides say she's been eager to publicly vouch for Newsom whenever asked and has privately admired how he's navigated Trump "with a combination of defiance and charm." One former staffer said Pelosi "doesn't crush on many people" and added, "She's hardly ever wrong. When she says she sees something, it's a real thing." Of course, Pelosi’s connection to Newsom isn’t limited to politics. Her brother-in-law was married to Newsom's aunt, and Pelosi frequently says she knew Newsom before he was born. Politically, they’ve been connected for years, as she's mentored him since his days as San Francisco mayor, watching him rise through California politics like a puppet master or a kingmaker. While Pelosi is reportedly focused on helping Democrats retake the House in November and making Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker, she’s clearly looking to the future and sees Newsom as the next leader of the party who will bring Democrats to the White House. This may be a significant vote of confidence for Newsom, but it’s also an undeniable betrayal of another California Democrat, Kamala Harris.  Pelosi endorsed Harris quickly after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, reportedly frustrating Barack Obama, who wanted a more open process. “The Obamas were not happy,” a Pelosi confidant told ABC’s Jonathan Karl for his book Retribution. 'This person summed up Obama's message to Pelosi as, essentially, "What the f*** did you just do?"'  Harris lost badly to Trump, spending more than a billion dollars in the process, leaving many major donors deeply disillusioned with her. Pelosi’s support would have gone a long way to repair the damage, but Pelosi appears to have moved on.  Harris leads the 2028 field with a 27.5 percent national polling average, according to Race to the White House, while Newsom trails at 22.7%. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sits at 9%, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 8.7%, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at 4.9%, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at 3.4%. Neither Newsom nor Harris has publicly announced their intent to seek the presidency, but both are reportedly considering, which makes Pelosi's public courtship of Newsom a calculated snub. Pelosi's endorsements carry weight with the donor class and party elites who decide primaries long before voters cast ballots. By elevating Newsom now, she's signaling to those constituencies where the smart money should flow. Whether Pelosi's bet pays off depends on factors beyond her control. Newsom has baggage from California's struggles with homelessness, crime, and out-migration on his watch. Harris, meanwhile, carries the weight of a failed campaign but has name recognition and institutional support, and isn’t a white male — a huge plus for a party that has gone all in on identity politics.  Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:30

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism for her ambiguous response to a direct question regarding the U.S. commitment to defending Taiwan.

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has pledged to block future US military aid to Israel, including funding for its Iron Dome defense system, citing human rights concerns and stating Israel can fund its own defense.

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced a bill to impose a nationwide moratorium on the construction of new data centers for artificial intelligence, a proposal which Sen. John Fetterman has criticized as 'China First'.

Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders have introduced a bill that would halt the construction of new AI data centers across the US until robust national safeguards are established.

Elon Musk fired back at Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after she called him a 'billionaire conman,' jokingly referring to himself as a 'trillionaire.'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have partnered to encourage all New York City parents, regardless of immigration status, to enroll their children in free pre-kindergarten programs.

Secretary Marco Rubio champions Western culture and Judeo-Christian faith at Munich conference, drawing criticism from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and sparking debate.

Pete Buttigieg is leading early 2028 presidential polling in New Hampshire, with Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tied for second.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced mockery for her New York Times interview, which critics viewed as an attempt to mitigate her recent missteps in Munich.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's viral Taiwan comments sparked a clash between progressive panelists Brian Tyler Cohen and Ana Kasparian on "Piers Morgan Uncensored."

A proposal for a 'talking filibuster' is being debated for its potential impact on Senate floor time, while contrasting performances by Marco Rubio and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a security conference hint at future political dynamics.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ventured into foreign policy discussions at the Munich Conference. Her participation signals a growing interest in international affairs among progressive U.S. politicians.

A watchdog group filed a federal election complaint alleging Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez misused nearly $19,000 in campaign funds for psychiatrist services, a development that has since been satirized in political cartoons.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has drawn parallels between prediction markets and the tobacco industry, suggesting that lessons from tobacco regulation could be applied to prediction markets, including a potential advertising ban.

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are introducing new legislation aimed at ensuring that robust AI safety measures are put in place.

Theologian Bishop Robert Barron criticized Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her 'heated response' to a Marco Rubio speech, where she reportedly called Western culture 'thin,' accusing her of using a 'Karl Marx playbook.'

An article criticizes Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her perceived ignorance on political matters.

President Donald Trump criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's performance at the Munich Security Conference, calling her diplomacy embarrassing and setting the stage for a new conflict with progressive Democrats.

During her guest hosting stint on The View, Savannah Chrisley defended Donald Trump and criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over handling of a Taiwan question, sparking a heated political debate.

Kevin O'Leary engaged in a heated debate with a CNN panel regarding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's actions in Munich, expressing strong disagreement with the panel's perspective.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has firmly denied speculation about a 2028 presidential run following her trip to Germany, stating that 'everyone's got this story wrong.'

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