This NPR Up First interview focuses on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's perspective on the Democratic Party's challenges in regaining power. The conversation covers the Republicans' budget cuts, particularly to Medicaid, AOC's critique of the Trump administration's appeal to working-class voters through targeted policies, and the complexities of the immigration debate. AOC challenges the Justice Department regarding potential investigations stemming from her advocacy for undocumented immigrants. The interview concludes with a discussion on government efficiency and the need for Democrats to address public concerns about rising costs and income inequality. A specific example is AOC's mention of her 2019 bill with Senator Sanders to cap credit card interest rates, highlighting bipartisan interest in addressing economic issues.
