Ocasio-Cortez Reaffirms DSA Ties; Pennsylvania Congressman Faces Resume Claims; Alaska Primary Sees Inmate Advance

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after a seven-year lapse in membership, sparking renewed speculation about her potential presidential aspirations in 2028. The New York representative, a prominent figure in democratic socialism, initially joined the organization in 2018.

In Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie is facing accusations of fabricating his real estate sales experience, a claim that has emerged amidst a contentious re-election campaign. Meanwhile, in Alaska's at-large congressional district, Eric Hafner, a registered Democrat currently serving a federal prison sentence in New York with a projected release in 2036, has advanced from the primary, having also secured a general election ballot spot in 2024.