The Squad

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked controversy during a rally in Alabama, urging northern progressives to 'pull up' to Southern states to combat political injustice. Her speech criticized the Supreme Court and highlighted historical voting rights issues, drawing backlash from conservatives who mocked her security setup and rhetoric. Critics, including podcasters and social media influencers, accused her of divisiveness and hypocrisy.

Chris Rabb, a socialist state lawmaker, won the Democratic primary contest for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, backed by the Squad and other progressive figures. The district is rated the most Democratic in the nation and includes much of Center City and North Philadelphia. Rabb's win essentially foreshadows November's likely outcome.

Chris Rabb, a far-left state lawmaker, won the Democratic primary contest for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, backed by the Squad and other progressive figures. The district is rated the most Democratic in the nation and includes much of Center City, North Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia. Rabb's victory essentially foreshadows November's likely outcome.

Analilia Mejia, a progressive backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, won a special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. Her platform included Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage, and abolishing ICE. She will serve the remaining eight months of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's term.