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Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to introduce legislation to block the construction of new data centers until Congress passes regulations on artificial intelligence, a move aimed at pressuring a stalled AI regulatory process. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is expected to back a similar plan, signaling a leftward push on tech policy as public skepticism about AI grows and lawmakers weigh how to curb industry influence ahead of elections.
At President Trump's first Board of Peace meeting in Washington with representatives from 40+ countries, Vice President JD Vance attempted a joke that landed flat, referencing AOC's Munich moment and U.S. troop defense of Taiwan. The moment drew online ridicule and underscored awkward optics at the international gathering.
During a Hot Topics segment on The View, Savannah Chrisley’s on-air claim about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was challenged and shut down by the permanent cohosts, with Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar pushing back and clarifying that AOC isn’t running for president in 2028 as they also weighed in on Trump’s recent missteps and recoveries.
OutKick portrays Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Munich weekend as a setback for her 2028 bid, highlighting a shaky response on Taiwan defense and a later quip about cowboy origins that sparked social-media mockery. The piece argues the gaffes suggest she’s not yet ready for the national stage, while noting Democratic shifts on immigration compared with Clinton/Obama, framing the weekend as a challenging hurdle for her candidacy.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced online backlash after a meandering response to a reporter’s question about whether the United States would defend Taiwan with troops during a Munich Security Conference town hall, with critics citing a lack of a clear stance on foreign policy. The controversy spilled onto X, drawing comments from conservatives and pundits about her readiness and broader Gaza-related remarks on U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of her foreign-policy positions.
At the Munich Security Conference, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Donald Trump of tearing apart the transatlantic alliance and pursuing an 'age of authoritarianism,' urging a left-leaning, rules-based US foreign policy and addressing inequality to counter rising populism. She criticized U.S. actions from Maduro in Venezuela to threats against Greenland and the Iraq War, advocating a 'working-class-centered' approach to global affairs.
At the Munich Security Conference, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to say whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China invaded, emphasizing an longstanding policy and a goal to prevent such a crisis, while noting the need to align economic and global positions to avoid confrontation amid speculation about a 2028 White House bid.
At the Munich Security Conference, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that Western democracies must deliver tangible gains for the working class to counter rising authoritarianism, faulting past policies like NAFTA and the Iraq War, and urging urgent wealth‑tax action. She stressed that elites who don’t deliver economic improvements threaten the rules‑based order, noted the broader foreign‑policy context and debates on allies, Taiwan, and Iran, and hinted at her ongoing political ascent amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Jake Paul after he labeled Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen,” highlighting Bad Bunny’s citizenship and charitable work while noting Paul’s own backlash and clarification after the remark; the dispute followed the Super Bowl halftimeshow controversy and broader debates over national identity.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has won endorsements from left leaders Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani, signaling a pragmatic shift as the Democratic left moves from purity politics to governing power; Hochul’s ability to broker deals—on issues like no-cost child care and tax increases on the wealthy—puts her at the center of the party’s evolution, though tensions with Delgado and progressive critics remain and could test the alliance.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and all 19 New York Democratic House members will endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection, signaling unity behind the moderate incumbent ahead of the state party convention. The lineup includes Rep. Tom Suozzi and comes as Hochul faces a June primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado. Letitia James’s endorsement for Hochul via the Working Families Party strengthens her bid, as Democrats hope to retake the House in 2026.
On the eve of New York’s Democratic state convention, Gov. Kathy Hochul is poised to win the party’s nomination as the full state congressional delegation—including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Tom Suozzi—endorses her, signaling unified support as Hochul’s running-mate Adrienne Adams is a running-mate topic and Hochul appears with Adams.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce Zohran Mamdani at his New Year’s Day inauguration, which will also feature Bernie Sanders administering the oath, highlighting the prominence of the progressive movement in New York City politics.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, highlighting his ability to mobilize working-class voters and uniting progressives to oppose former Governor Cuomo's potential comeback.
House Democrats are preparing to vote on who will lead the Oversight and Accountability panel, with Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gerry Connolly vying for the position. Both candidates are actively seeking support, with Connolly reportedly having the backing of a majority of the caucus and the Steering Committee, bolstered by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's support. Ocasio-Cortez, endorsed by the Progressive Caucus, is also rallying support across the caucus. The decision will reflect the Democrats' stance on generational change within the party.