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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s appearance at the 2021 Met Gala ended up being more expensive for her than she might’ve thought. The House Ethics Committee on Friday closed its yearslong probe into the New York congresswoman and whether she accepted improper gifts in connection with her attendance at the high-profile event, where she wore a white dress emblazoned with the phrase …

Facebook Tweet Email Link The House Ethics Committee found that Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “impermissibly accepted gifts” in connection with her 2021 appearance at the Met Gala, violating a House rule. The House “gift rule” prohibits lawmakers from knowingly accepting gifts, including favors, discounts, or services, with some exceptions. In a report released Friday, the committee said that Ocasio-Cortez “proactively …

House Ethics Committee orders AOC to pay additional $3,000 for 2021 Met Gala showing  Axios Ethics panel directs Ocasio-Cortez to make more payments for Met Gala ‘Tax the Rich’ outfit  The Hill AOC broke House rules to attend Met Gala with beau Riley Roberts, is told to pay additional $2,700 for ‘Tax The Rich’ gown, other accessories  New York Post House ethics panel …

TUCSON, Arizona—25-year-old Democratic candidate Deja Foxx—already dubbed “the next AOC”—could become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress if she pulls off an upset victory in Tuesday’s Arizona special election. But she is not exactly welcoming the analogy. “I remember when she was elected. I was just a teenager,” Foxx told the Daily Beast of the frequent comparisons to Congresswoman …