Washington’s refusal to regulate AI is a corruption story. Just ask Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.

Trump ran on a promise that ICE would go after the “worst" criminals. But the real crime is in oligarchs taking $170b from your healthcare and food assistance to form a secret police force. Our country has defeated fascism before and it is time we fight to uphold our legacy.

The normalization and acceptance of Islamophobia in our politics is disgusting. Our Muslim neighbors are not Republicans’ scapegoats for antisemitic attacks and Trump’s failed policies. We must absolutely condemn Islamophobia loudly and hold those perpetuating it accountable.

📢 Open enrollment ends today, Dec. 15th, for health coverage starting Jan. 1. For coverage beginning Feb. 1, individuals have until Jan. 15th. After the Jan. 15th deadline, people will have to wait until November, unless they qualify for a special enrollment period.

Hanukkah Sameach! Wishing you all a heartwarming and festive holiday season.

I am horrified by the attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. My thoughts are with the victims and our Jewish communities in NYC mourning. As antisemitism rises across the world, we have a moral obligation to stamp it out everywhere it exists.

I'm devastated by the news of a mass shooting at Brown University. My heart is with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted.

If Republicans don't extend ACA subsidies, people are going to die. Now, they’re trying to tie Americans' health care to abortion restrictions that kill women. It’s absolutely a non-starter. We won’t allow Republicans to use the lives of women as the political cost of extension.

NYC is a union town. I am proud to stand with the over 200 Amazon drivers at the DBK1 facility in Woodside who joined the Teamsters and are fighting for the pay and benefits they deserve. Amazon must recognize their union and start bargaining for a fair contract now.

On Monday, I joined community leaders in the South Bronx for a listening session to identify shared priorities for 2026. Working with our local service providers, organizers, and small businesses is incredibly meaningful. I’m honored to keep doing this work together.

Absolutely devastating news. My heart is broken for her family. Let us keep her loved ones in our thoughts and continue to pray for Staff Sgt. Wolfe. apnews.com/article/nati...

As holiday travel picks up, we have heard reports of travelers being detained by DHS. If you are a NY-14 constituent worried about detention, consider filling out an ICE privacy release form. This form allows my office to contact ICE on your behalf ⬇️ bit.ly/dhsprivacyform

This weekend, I joined @grownyc.bsky.social, Throggs Neck Community Alliance, and volunteers for a food distribution in Throggs Neck. We distributed 1,500 pounds of fresh produce, halal turkeys, and chicken to over 350 community members ahead of Thanksgiving. (1/2)

Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble. A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments. We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.

This Transgender Awareness Week, we celebrate the resilience, courage, and beauty of the trans community. Your lives matter, your stories matter, and your right to thrive and exist authentically is non-negotiable. We stand with you today and every day🏳️‍⚧️

Republicans have been trying to deflect and diminish Trump’s close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein by delaying the release of the Epstein files. But now they can’t hide. It’s time for the truth to come to light and for the DOJ to release the files.

Starbucks employees have long fought against consistently unpredictable schedules, short staffing, low pay, and unfair labor practices. Today, @sbworkersunited.org is striking to demand progress in stalled negotiations. Solidarity✊🏽

This Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude to our veterans in The Bronx, Queens, and beyond for their service. Congress has a duty to protect those who defend us. That’s why we will continue to fight for the health care and housing services our veterans earned.

Victoria’s husband has cystic fibrosis. Without health insurance, his medication costs $300,000 per year. Republicans’ failure to extend ACA subsidies means that Victoria and her husband won't be able to afford their insurance. These are the stakes for working people in this fight. We cannot cave.

🗳️NY-14, it’s Election Day! Polling places are open until 9 PM tonight. Find your poll site ⬇️ findmypollsite.vote.nyc

The Penn Station Access project will shorten commute times and offer new routes to critical access points for everyday working people. @repritchie.bsky.social and I are urging Amtrak to ensure that the project is delivered on time and not delayed to 2030. www.norwoodnews.org/exclusive-ao...

In 2 days, Donald Trump will cut off SNAP benefits for more than 3 million New Yorkers. Not because the USDA doesn't have the money, but because he thinks starving people helps him politically. @reprileyny.bsky.social and I led a letter demanding that Trump reverse course and fund SNAP now.

The Trump administration has a rainy day fund that will keep SNAP from expiring in November. Trump is refusing to use it. Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...

(1/2) To those in NY-14 and beyond with family and loved ones in Jamaica, we stand with you in this moment of uncertainty. We are wishing the people of Jamaica safety and strength as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall.

Happy Tihar to all those in NY-14 and beyond who are celebrating! We hope this festival brings you great happiness and peace.

Don’t forget: the deadline to submit projects for the Congressional App Challenge is October 30th, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET. NY-14 students can register here⬇️ ocasio-cortez.house.gov/services/con...

Happy Diwali to all those celebrating in NY-14 and beyond! We wish you a Diwali full of joy and peace - may the festival of lights illuminate your life with happiness and prosperity. 🪔

Republicans are trafficking the lie that this shutdown is because Democrats want to give undocumented immigrants free health care. That's not true, and it's not the law.

Unlike Trump, I don't care if someone likes me or not. That will never change the fact that I'm going to fight for them to have health care. I want MAGA to have health care. I want MAGA to be paid a living wage.

House Republicans are saying that they are doing all of this work, but they are twiddling their thumbs and refusing to negotiate. I have never seen people who hate working this much. They need to pick up the phone.

Trump and Speaker Johnson think that destroying our health care and jacking up the cost of groceries is about hurting Democrats. It’s not. It’s about hurting and punishing the American people.

Congress already passed a law to ensure that the hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers will receive back pay when the shutdown concludes. Trump and his team of billionaire sellouts cannot change that. Remember what is at stake here: affordable health care.

Last week, I wrote to Secretary Rubio urging protection of Americans on the Sumud Flotilla. Since then, Israel has detained dozens of activists, including Americans, for trying to feed starving Gazans. This is unacceptable. Secretary Rubio, you must negotiate their safe return home.

ICE is using your tax dollars to target children. A child in my district was deported days before the start of the school year. We are demanding answers on why K-12 students are being arrested and whether the Department of Education is fulfilling their obligations to students in custody.

We can't settle for Republicans’ promise of later negotiations. Because every time this Administration says something, they go back on their word. If Republicans need Democratic votes, they need to keep health care premiums from skyrocketing for the American people.

Trump just cancelled $8B of energy projects to pressure Democrats to let him jack up health care costs. And he didn't just cancel projects in Dem districts; he canceled them in R districts too. The difference is that Republicans are letting him use their constituents as pawns.

I am sickened by today’s attack in Manchester. Antisemitism is on the rise around the world, and we must do all we can to stomp it out. I am grateful to first responders and congregants who showed incredible bravery, and I am praying for those who were killed.

G'mar chatimah tova to everyone observing Yom Kippur in NY-14 and across the world. We hope you have a blessed Yom Kippur and a meaningful fast.

The Republican manufactured government shutdown is now in effect, but our district offices will still be available to help constituents and connect them with resources. Here are frequently asked questions about a shutdown and information you need to know: ocasio-cortez.house.gov/federal-gove...

My team and I are closely monitoring the partial collapse of one of the buildings at Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven. My heart goes out to our entire Bronx community impacted. Thank you to all the first responders at the scene who are ensuring our community's safety. abc7ny.com/post/bronx-a...

This is not a fight about tax credits. This is a fight over your ability to go to a pharmacy and afford your insulin. We have the chance to protect the health care of millions of Americans. We need to take it.

This moment is a test. Donald Trump wants us to blink first and hand him over power. We have too much to save to give in. Protecting the American people is too important a task for us to give up before anything even starts.

I’m joining @allinwithchris.bsky.social TONIGHT. 📺 Tune in at 8PM ET: www.msnbc.com/live

The New York Power Authority's renewable energy plan demonstrates the leadership we need to meet New York's climate goals. It is a step toward lowering electric bills and I urge NYPA to continue expanding. I am proud to lead this effort with @reppaultonko.bsky.social and NY Democrats.

During my town hall, someone asked me what they could do to stand up to authoritarianism. Despite what the cynics say, you have power. All it takes is one person speaking up for somebody else. It is small acts that can change the course of this country.

I am proud to announce that my bill, the bipartisan Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025 just passed @energycommerce.bsky.social unanimously. We must continue fighting for new moms and babies everywhere. I look forward to getting this to the president's desk.

The Trump administration and Department of Energy policies have already cost Americans 91,000 clean energy jobs and counting. They are actively killing jobs in rural places and small towns across this country, and they have no plan to replace them.

(1/2) Trump's immigration policies are threatening access to long-term health services. Health Aides like Marcia should be able to focus on providing care without fear of deportation. www.cbsnews.com/video/advocates-warn-immigration-changes-could-worsen-health-care-aide-shortage/

It is against United States law to provide weapons to forces that commit war crimes. Yet our government in Democratic and Republican administrations have continued sending American made bombs to an Israeli government carrying out a genocide. It is time to Block the Bombs.

I’m proud that Representative Malliotakis and I are moving our bill to fund Healthy Start programs one step closer to the House floor. Over 115 Healthy Start programs across the U.S. are at risk. Let's get this done for moms and babies everywhere.