Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Coverage

  • Ocasio-Cortez Says She Is a Sexual Assault Survivor
    Fact check: Does AOC represent more people than Joe Manchin?
    After Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he could not support President Joe Biden's safety net bill, the Build Back Better Act, a leading House progressive, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" and took aim at the senator. PolitiFact checks her claim.
    December 27, 2021 4:47 p.m. EST
  • AOC describes terror as Capitol rioters searched for her
    AOC describes terror as Capitol rioters searched for her
    Ocasio-Cortez describes her fear as the rioters entered the Capitol building.
    February 2, 2021 2:06 p.m. EST
  • Facebook’s Zuckerberg, Accused of Lying, Withstands a Washington ‘Beating’
    Fact check: Is AOC right about Medicare For All supporters winning?
    After unexpected election losses, House Democrats have made headlines for internal divisions over how the party should appeal to voters. Moderates warn that supporting progressive policies will lead to more members losing their seats, while progressives say the party's base should be embraced. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that House Democrats in swing districts who supported "Medicare for All" won re-election, without exception.
    November 25, 2020 6:55 p.m. EST
  • Triangle women denounce Trump's 'go back' rhetoric
    About a dozen women came together in Durham on Monday to denounce what they call racist comments made by President Donald Trump.
    July 22, 2019 3:27 p.m. EDT
  • Activists call on NC Congress members to denounce Trump comments
    Activists call on NC Congress members to denounce Trump comments
    About a dozen women came together in Durham on Monday to denounce what they call racist comments made by President Donald Trump.
    July 22, 2019 6:06 p.m. EDT