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The Latest Breaking News from Alexandria OcasioCortez

AOC is only Dem to oppose omnibus bill

"The dramatic increase in DHS and ICE spending... cuts against the promises our party has made," she said

Salon

What’s next for Puerto Rico after historic House vote calling for binding vote on status

On the face of it, the Puerto Rico Status Act marks by far the most significant step toward ending the commonwealth’s status as a de facto U.S. colony in more than a century.

Tribune News Service

AOC criticises Musk over Twitter suspensions of journalists: ‘Lay off the proto-fascism’

‘Maybe try putting down your phone’

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Democrats question worker safety in Amazon warehouse rebuild

Several members of Congress want Amazon to explain why an Illinois warehouse that collapsed during a 2021 tornado, killing six employees, is being rebuilt without adding upgraded storm shelters

The Independent UK

US House approves referendum on Puerto Rico’s future

Bill, unlikely to pass in the Senate, would offer Puerto Rico voters choice between statehood and forms of independence.

Al Jazeera

What is the Puerto Rico independence bill and what would it mean?

US territory in Caribbean could at last be offered referendum on its status

The Independent UK

Sen John Kennedy mocked for adoring praise of Elon Musk: ‘He’s got oranges the size of beachballs’

‘This whole dumb ‘aww shucks’ shtick is so f***ing tiresome,’

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House backs giving Puerto Rico a vote on statehood or independence

The bill’s options for Puerto Rico voters are statehood, independence or free association with the United States. No Senate vote is expected.

Roll Call

AOC wants a Democrat to challenge Kyrsten Sinema for Senate seat. Others in the party aren’t so sure

Most Democrats are unsure about challenging the newly minted independent Senator

The Independent UK

1st Gen Z congressman-elect denied apartment over bad credit

Rep_-elect Maxwell Frost of Florida, the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress, says he is struggling to get an apartment in Washington and lost an application fee because his credit is “really bad.”

The Independent UK

The first Gen Z member of Congress was denied a D.C. apartment due to bad credit

Maxwell Frost, who became the first Gen Z candidate to be elected to the U.S. House in November, says Congress has a serious problem of accessibility for people who don't come from wealth.

WEKU

AOC ‘confident’ that issue at centre of House Ethics Committee investigation will be dismissed

Right-wing group complained about congresswoman’s appearance at 2021 Met Gala

The Independent UK

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is subject of House ethics investigation

Spokesperson for New York Democrat ‘confident’ undisclosed matter ‘will be dismissed’

The Guardian - US

US Rep. Ocasio-Cortez faces unspecified House ethics probe

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under investigation by the House ethics committee for the New York Democrat's alleged but unspecified violation of congressional rules, the panel said Wednesday.

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Can Taylor Swift fans break the Ticketmaster monopoly? What happened with the 2023 Eras tour sale

Taylor Swift calls Ticketmaster’s handling of sales for her concerts ‘excruciating’ but what caused so many fans to be left without tickets, asks Liam O’Dell

The Independent UK

AOC eviscerates Lauren Boebert for ‘thoughts and prayers’ response to Colorado Springs mass shooting

‘You don’t get to thoughts and prayers your way out of this’

Tribune News Service

Ticketmaster’s parent company reportedly probed by DOJ even before Taylor Swift concert sales debacle

The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly opened an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster’s parent company — a probe that predates the recent Taylor Swift ticket sales debacle.

Salon

Twitter verges on collapse amid revolt

"We are witnessing the real-time destruction of one of the world's most powerful communication systems"

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Ticketmaster cancels the general sale for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, leaving angry fans

Swift has yet to comment publicly on the chaos.

The Independent UK

AOC reveals where she wants Democrats to go next after Nancy Pelosi steps down

‘I would like to see a greater shift toward everyday small-dollar diverse sources of funding’

Tribune News Service

How New York became friendly turf for Trump-aligned candidates

WASHINGTON — Last week, voters from Arizona to Pennsylvania rejected politicians who embraced former President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Fortune

Taylor Swift's presale disaster sets off investigation into Ticketmaster over possible antitrust violations

Lawyers and politicians have said Ticketmaster and Live Nation's monopoly in the market is a serious problem.

Roll Call

How New York became friendly turf for Trump-aligned candidates - Roll Call

New York Republicans defied the political headwinds and won 11 of 26 seats, including four that had been previously held by Democrats

Salon

Dems: "Break up Ticketmaster" over Swift

"How can Ticketmaster get away with it? Because they are the bullies of the music industry playground"

The Independent UK

AOC demands Ticketmaster be dismantled after Taylor Swift ticket sale chaos

The congresswoman called the company, which merged with LiveNation, a “monopoly”

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