President-elect Trump commented Wednesday that it was "too bad" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,[1] D-N.Y., was recently turned down for a leadership position on a House committee, prompting an amused response by the progressive politician.
"Really too bad that AOC
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House GOP leaders appear to be searching for a backup plan after an initial bipartisan deal to avoid a partial government shutdown on Friday was buried in an avalanche of conservative opposition.
The legislation angered hardline conservatives in both the House

The co-leaders of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have circled the wagons against a stopgap spending bill that has drawn the ire of conservatives in Congress.
"Unless @DOGE ends the careers of deceitful, pork-barrel politicians, the