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May 10, 2026

AOC on 2028 speculation: My ambition is 'way bigger' than a title

Asked whether she should run for president, Senate or stay in the House, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said her goal is not a position but “to change this country.” (Credit: University of Chicago Institute of Politics)

May 8, 2026

AOC called out for claim that billionaires 'can't earn' their wealth as she doubles down on remarks

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced widespread criticism after claiming on a podcast that an individual "can't earn a billion dollars" legitimately.

May 8, 2026

AOC slams ‘oppressed’ Trump states while touting NYC services despite $5B deficit and transit crime spike

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed red states were "oppressed" compared to New York City, praising its public transit, teachers and sanitation workers.

May 7, 2026

AOC doubles down on ‘myth’ of earning a billion dollars, claims fortunes are built on ‘abuse’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed billionaires cannot legitimately earn their fortunes, calling extreme wealth a product of exploitation.

May 7, 2026

AOC calls red states that voted for Trump 'oppressed'

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez commented about red states and MAGA voters on the "It's Open with Ilana Glazer" podcast Thursday.

May 6, 2026

AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost?

A proposal to more than triple the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour sparks debate over inflation risks, job losses and small business impacts.

April 30, 2026

‘Not a prepared question’: Stefanik recounts college hearing prep about antisemitism on 'Ruthless'

Rep. Elise Stefanik said the viral question about antisemitism that helped lead to two college presidents resigning was not even her prepared one for the 2023 hearing.

April 27, 2026

AOC calls attack a ‘failure of systems,’ rejects ballroom push

Democrat dismisses conspiracy theories, urges full probe into security breakdown and says new White House ballroom won’t fix it.

April 19, 2026

Mamdani sidesteps question on whether he supports AOC challenging Schumer

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani sidesteps questions on "Meet the Press" about whether AOC should challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leadership.

April 17, 2026

Cenk Uygur slams AOC’s ‘Kamala-like word salad’ on ex-aide endorsement

Cenk Uygur accuses AOC of giving a "Kamala-like word salad" when asked about endorsing her former chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti's campaign.