Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) claimed Thursday she is a “planned parenthood baby” after her mother used the organization for prenatal care when she was pregnant. In a long-winded response during a subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Ocasio-Cortez attempted to lambast Republicans for their pro-life agenda: First and foremost, I don’t want to hear a single person on this committee or outside of this committee talk about valuing life when they continue to uphold the death penalty, when they continue to support policies that disproportionately incarcerate and lead to the deaths of black men and people throughout this country, and uphold and absolutely unjust medical system that exists for profit that allows people to die because they can’t afford to live. Ocasio-Cortez then began her discussion on Planned Parenthood, claiming she herself is a “Planned Parenthood baby.” Rep. @AOC : “Let’s talk about how many lives Planned Parenthood has saved & how many babies have … [Read more...] about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: I’m a ‘Planned Parenthood Baby’
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Ocasio-Cortez, Levin introduce revised bill to provide nationwide electric vehicle charging network
Reps. Andy Levin Andrew (Andy) Levin OSHA sends draft emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 to OMB review OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama NOAA leader joins Biden White House in climate role | Study: Climate change could reduce more than 60 countries' credit ratings | NASA climate official says agency has 'renewed emphasis' on practical science applications 14 Republicans vote against resolution condemning Myanmar military coup MORE (D-Mich.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Civilian Climate Corps can help stem rural-urban divide Biden barely gets a passing grade when it comes to foreign policy They like him, they really like him: Biden and the youth vote MORE (D-N.Y.) introduced a revised bill Wednesday that would build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations. If passed, the Electric Vehicles Freedom Act would create a plan for a network of public charging stations that would allow drivers to drive … [Read more...] about Ocasio-Cortez, Levin introduce revised bill to provide nationwide electric vehicle charging network
AOC Staffer Daniel Bonthius Takes Stand At Trial Of Brendan Hunt, Accused Of Threatening To Kill Members Of Congress
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Were they just online rants or legitimate threats? That’s what a jury is trying to decide as the trial of Brendan Hunt from Queens resumed Monday. He’s accused of posting threats online about killing members of Congress around the time of the Capitol riot in January . As CBS2’s Alice Gainer reported, a staffer of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took the stand. READ MORE : Trial Begins For Queens Man Brendan Hunt, Accused Of Posting Online Threats Against Lawmakers Hunt, 37, is accused of making online video threats about murdering lawmakers like New York Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez. Daniel Bonthius, the deputy district director of operations at AOC’s office in Jackson Heights, Queens, said the FBI notified him about the alleged threats after Hunt’s arrest. He noted that though the office gets all kinds of threats, this was very concerning. “We have had experiences with people who have already been arrested coming back to … [Read more...] about AOC Staffer Daniel Bonthius Takes Stand At Trial Of Brendan Hunt, Accused Of Threatening To Kill Members Of Congress
Lindsey Graham: It’s ‘All You Need To Know’ That Ocasio-Cortez Is Pleased With Biden’s First 100 Days
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he’s “not very impressed” with President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office. Graham told “Fox News Sunday” anchor Chris Wallace that it was telling that Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Biden’s first 100 days had “exceeded expectations.” (RELATED: ‘I’m Asking You Specifically’: Chris Wallace Tries To Pin Kevin McCarthy Down On His Phone Call With Trump During Capitol Riot) WATCH: “We are coming up, this week, on Joe Biden’s 100th day in office,” Wallace began, noting that the president was preparing to give his first major address before a joint session of Congress. “You have said this week that you believe that Biden’s campaign was a fraud on the country because of how differently he is governing, but during the campaign, Senator, he did talk about big changes in infrastructure and racial inequality and a number of other issues, so why is it a fraud?” “Well, during the … [Read more...] about Lindsey Graham: It’s ‘All You Need To Know’ That Ocasio-Cortez Is Pleased With Biden’s First 100 Days
NYPD cancels use of robotic dog after backlash
The New York Police Department (NYPD) will no longer be using the controversial “robot dog” following mounting uproar against the machine’s use, officials confirmed Wednesday. John Miller, NYPD deputy commissioner for intelligence and counterterrorism, told The New York Times that the leasing contract valued at around $94,000 with the robot dog’s maker, Boston Dynamics, had been ended early on April 22. The action was taken in response to a subpoena issued by New York City Councilman Ben Kallos (D) and Council Speaker Corey Johnson (D) for records relating to the device. ADVERTISEMENT Miller told the newspaper that the robot’s lease had initially been scheduled to end in August, but the contract had been terminated earlier because it was being improperly used to fuel arguments about race and surveillance, saying it had become a “target.” “People had figured out the catchphrases and the language to somehow make this evil,” Miller said. The NYPD official … [Read more...] about NYPD cancels use of robotic dog after backlash
