AOC's Stand on Healthcare During the 2025 Government Shutdown In a powerful MSNBC clip, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) responded to GOP accusations blaming her for the government shutdown that began at midnight on October 1, 2025. AOC offered her office for direct negotiations, vowing not to tolerate 4 million Americans losing Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. This stance underscores her commitment to protecting healthcare access amidst partisan gridlock over funding bills and subsidy ext

Taking to social media, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared new harrowing details of her experience during the Trump-incited Capitol Hill riot. Learn more: https://on.msnbc.com/3aqSzMp | The 11th Hour