Where in the world does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez live? … She may be America's most famous freshman congresswoman, but in New York, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a virtual ghost.  —  She has no district office and no local phone number, unlike the state's three other freshman members.

Virginia's Fairfax compares himself to lynching victims  —  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compared himself to Jim Crow-era lynching victims in a surprise speech Sunday, as he resists widespread calls to resign prompted by allegations of sexual assault.

White House to select federal scientists to reassess government climate findings, sources say  —  The White House plans to create an ad hoc group of select federal scientists to reassess the government's analysis of climate science and counter its conclusions that the continued burning …

After Stinging Presidential Loss, Popular Vote Movement Gains Momentum In States  —  An attempt at an Electoral College workaround is gaining momentum in the Mountain West.  —  Democrats in Colorado and New Mexico are pushing ahead with legislation to pledge their 14 collective electoral votes …

Schiff: ‘We will bring Bob Mueller in to testify’ if report not made public  —  House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff on Sunday threatened to call Robert Mueller to Capitol Hill and subpoena his investigative findings if Attorney General William Barr does not make public the special counsel's highly anticipated report.

Workism Is Making Americans Miserable  —  In his 1930 essay “Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren,” the economist John Maynard Keynes predicted a 15-hour workweek in the 21st century, creating the equivalent of a five-day weekend.  “For the first time since his creation man will be faced …

Sanders Asks Campaign Surrogates To ‘Engage Respectfully’ With Democratic Rivals  —  The Vermont senator faced criticism for the rhetoric some supporters used during his 2016 White House run.  —  Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called on surrogates representing his 2020 presidential campaign in the media to …

With women in combat roles, a federal court rules the male-only draft unconstitutional  —  A federal judge in Texas has declared that the all-male military draft is unconstitutional, ruling that “the time has passed” for a debate on whether women belong in the military.

Defender of World Order or Trump Mouthpiece?  Pompeo Is Tested by North Korea, Iran and U.S. Allies  —  WARSAW — In the eyes of Mike Pompeo, the day was shaping up to be one of his most commanding displays of diplomacy since becoming secretary of state.  Months of planning had finally yielded …

The suspiciously sexist views of Amy Klobuchar's management style, explained  —  Klobuchar tops “the worst boss in Congress” list.  Right in front of six other female senators.  —  On Friday afternoon, The New York Times dropped a long piece on Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar …

Time For the GOP to Take a Stand  —  With the House of Representatives expected to vote Tuesday on a resolution overturning President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to circumvent Congress and build his wall, we thought it might be a good idea to re-up our editorial on the subject.

‘Chilling the atmosphere’: North Korea media condemns U.S. Democrats ahead of summit  —  HANOI (Reuters) - North Korea's state media criticized U.S. Democrats and American intelligence officials on Sunday for “chilling the atmosphere” ahead of leader Kim Jong Un's second summit with President Donald Trump this week.

‘The Monsters Are the Men’: Inside a Thriving Sex Trafficking Trade in Florida  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Something was amiss at a massage parlor near one of the wealthiest barrier islands in Florida.  —  First, a health inspector spotted several suitcases.  Then she noticed an unusual stash of clothing, food and bedding.

Bill de Blasio stranded in Iowa motel after blizzard hits … DES MOINES — Mayor de Blasio tried to display some presidential fortitude by traveling through near-blizzard conditions in Iowa — and wound up sleeping in a roadside motel after chowing down on a gas-station burrito for dinner.

California Republicans elect Millennial Latina as new leader  —  SACRAMENTO — The California Republican Party elected Jessica Millan Patterson as its new chair Sunday, making her the first woman and first Latina to lead the 140-year-old organization.  —  The 38-year-old Patterson …

Venezuelan opposition looks to foreign allies for further steps to unseat Maduro  —  SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela — Venezuela's opposition on Sunday looked toward foreign allies led by the United States to take further steps to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, a day after a plan to coax …

Trump Vents Frustration With Trade Czar as China Talks Continue  — China hawk Robert Lighthizer has been leading trade talks  — March 1 deadline for tariff increase looms ever closer  —  President Donald Trump and his top trade negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, have grown increasingly frustrated …