Lawmakers have long complained that being forced to foot their own bills for food and lodging in DC is a barrier to entry for politicians who are not independently wealthy.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was criticized by conservative commentators on social media Thursday after she alleged that a GOP Parents Rights Bill was "fascist".
Libs of TikTok account creator Chaya Raichik accused Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., of "lying about her" and attempted to confront the congresswoman on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
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DONALD Trump has claimed he had absolute immunity as president as he blasted a lawsuit that accuses him of inciting the January 6 Capitol riot.
The former president asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit on Monday as he claimed it directly attacks the First Amendment.
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Trump has claimed he did not incite the January 6 violenceCredit: EPA
He also claimed in the filing that rousing and controversial speeches are a key function of the presidency as he defended his words at a rally on the morning of January 6.
Following the rally, a violent mob of his supporters stormed the US Capitol resulting in the death of four Trump loyalists and a police officer.
Trump Supporter Tells Republicans to Push Agenda Like AOC: She Fights for What She Believes
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While Republicans share little in common with Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez in terms of policy, a Donald Trump supporter is encouraging them to channel her perseverance in getting her stances heard.
Trump is set to leave office on Wednesday after one term in office, and when he does, Democrats will take control of the White House and both chambers of Congress. Democrats don t have enough of a majority in Congress to completely write off Republican support, but after a contentious election cycle and a year of partisan battles over coronavirus relief, it remains to be seen how often the two sides can find compromise.