Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Kevin O’Leary, a prominent investor from “Shark Tank” and a vocal President Donald Trump‘s supporter, recently sparked controversy by referring to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as “the American nightmare” during a discussion, highlighting deep divisions...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has used the recent tariff-driven market swings to renew her push for a ban on congressional stock trading, highlighting the risk of insider trading when lawmakers or administration officials have access to sensitive, market-moving information.  What To...

Australian economist Justin Wolfers came down on Congressional stock trading, calling it “absurd” and a “weird flaw” that needs to be addressed. What Happened: On Wednesday, Wolfers, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan shared a short...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has called for a disclosure by Congress members after observing that the Nasdaq call volume spiked minutes before President Donald Trump‘s announcement on a tariff pause. What Happened: Trump announced a pause in the tariffs in a Truth Social post around 1:18...

As the week drew to a close, the business world was buzzing with a series of impactful stories. From Elon Musk’s concerns over tariffs to escalating trade tensions and the looming threat of a government shutdown, there was no shortage of headlines to keep investors on their toes. Tesla,...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), the Senate Democratic Leader, expressed concerns about a potential government shutdown on Thursday. He warned that such an event could empower Donald Trump significantly. What Happened: Schumer’s remarks come amid heightened tensions in Congress over federal...

Congressional leaders intensified rhetoric on Wednesday over the impending government shutdown, with just two days remaining before federal funding expires at midnight on Friday. What Happened: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) declared that Democrats are unified behind a “clean...

On Wednesday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) responded to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) addressing the ongoing government shutdown debate. What Happened: Johnson claimed that the Democrats were responsible for the looming government shutdown. Ocasio-Cortez countered by emphasizing...

President Donald Trump‘s announcement of potential 50% tariffs on Colombian imports is stoking fresh inflation worries among economists and lawmakers, as markets grapple with shifting monetary policy expectations. What Happened: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) criticized Trump’s...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) publicly denounced the stock trading activities of lawmakers, pointing out an apparent inconsistency among Democrats. What Happened: Ocasio-Cortez and Jon Stewart voiced their disapproval of Congress members owning and trading stocks during a conversation on...

The week was buzzing with a whirlwind of news. From Taylor Swift’s sales soaring despite Trump’s predictions to AOC challenging Musk’s DOGE agenda, the news cycle was anything but dull. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines. Swift’s Sales Soar...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), a prominent political figure, has responded to Elon Musk’s call for defunding the American Civil Liberties Union. In a social media post on Thursday, she also attacked proposed cuts by the Musk-headed Department of Government Efficiency. What Happened...

The 2028 presidential election will be held on Nov. 7, 2028, and is over 1,400 days away but that hasn't stopped sportsbooks and prediction markets from forecasting who will win the next election after Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election. 2028 Election Betting Odds: While...

Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) took to Amazon.com, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) streaming platform Twitch for a gaming session. What Happened: On Sunday, they streamed their gameplay on AOC’s Twitch...

Reo. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) expressed her views on the million-dollar giveaway from the Elon Musk-founded America PAC and Donald Trump’s recent stint at a McDonald’s restaurant. What Happened: On Monday, Ocasio-Cortez shared a video through her X profile. “These...