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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is required to pay an additional $2,733.28 after a House Ethics Committee investigation found her initial payment for her 2021 Met Gala dress was below the fair market value, and she is also asked to donate $250 to the Met's Costume Institute to close the case.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, highlighting his ability to build a working-class coalition, as he gains ground in the Democratic primary against rivals like Andrew Cuomo, with the endorsement expected to influence the race's final stages.
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gerry Connolly are competing for the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight and Accountability panel, with both camps confident in their support. The Steering and Policy Committee will recommend a candidate on Monday, followed by a full caucus vote on Tuesday. Connolly has the backing of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while Ocasio-Cortez has the Progressive Caucus' endorsement. The race reflects broader generational tensions within the Democratic Caucus.
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gerry Connolly are vying for the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight and Accountability panel, with both camps confident in their support. The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will recommend candidates, with a full caucus vote to follow. Connolly has backing from former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while Ocasio-Cortez has the Progressive Caucus' endorsement. The race reflects broader generational tensions within the Democratic Party as younger members seek leadership roles.
Senate Democrats are maintaining their leadership with Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin re-elected to their positions, while Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker rise in ranks. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, is meeting with senators, and Kash Patel, nominated for FBI director, faces little GOP opposition. In the House, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may vie for a top spot on the Oversight Committee, challenging the party's seniority norms. Trump plans to attend Notre Dame's reopening, and Biden's pardoning of Hunter Biden stirs political discourse.