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Ocasio-Cortez Faces Pressure to Challenge Schumer After GOP Bill

3/14/2025

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces pressure to take on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after his backing of a GOP funding bill, leaving many Democrats feeling betrayed. This controversial move has intensified rifts within the party, as lawmakers rally for a more robust defense of essential programs against perceived threats from Trump and Musk.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces pressure to take on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after his backing of a GOP funding bill, leaving many Democrats feeling betrayed. This controversial move has intensified rifts within the party, as lawmakers rally for a more robust defense of essential programs against perceived threats from Trump and Musk.