AOC Criticizes GOP Congressman, Trump's Niece Warns Of Potential Danger, Biden Urges Republicans Amid Shutdown Threat And More: This Week In Politics

This past weekend was fraught with political drama and revelations. The news cycle brought to light stories of politicians, business leaders, and influencers that made waves. From a tiff between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to stern words from President Joe Biden to Republicans, here are five stories that caught our attention.

AOC Slams GOP Congressman’s Joyride with Elon Musk

In the midst of crucial House votes, Tony Gonzales was criticized by his colleague, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, for allegedly prioritizing a trip with Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk over his legislative responsibilities. The Republican Congressman accompanied Musk to the Texas-Mexico border after the city declared a state of emergency due to migrant influx. Read the full article here.

Trump’s Niece Warns of His Potential Danger

Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump and a psychologist, voiced her concern about her uncle’s potential to cause harm. In her view, his perceived need to win and threats to “burn it all down” if he doesn’t, coupled with the support he still enjoys from many Americans and most elected Republicans, make him more dangerous than ever. Read the full article here.

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Joe Biden Calls on Republicans to Act

As the threat of a government shutdown looms, U.S. President Joe Biden urged Republicans in Congress to move quickly to avert it. He highlighted how such a shutdown could impact numerous sectors, ranging from food safety to cancer research, and urged Republicans to fulfill their elected responsibilities. Read the full article here.

Kushner Threatens Washington Post, According to New Book

A new book reveals that Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former President Donald Trump, allegedly used his position as White House adviser to demand the firing of a Washington Post editor due to the paper’s coverage of Russian election interference. Read the full article here.

My Pillow CEO Reports American Express Slashed Credit Line

Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and vocal Trump supporter, reported that American Express significantly reduced his company’s credit line, causing substantial business implications. Lindell made the announcement on a podcast, stating the credit line was reduced from a million dollars to $100,000. Read the full article here.

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