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Ocasio-Cortez apologizes to critic she blocked on Twitter

By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press

In a statement, the Democrat said she had reconsidered her decision, as part of the settlement of a federal lawsuit that Dov Hikind had brought against her this year.

WATCH: Ocasio-Cortez questioned Zuckerberg about false political ads. Facebook is now defending its policy

By David Klepper, Associated Press

During a hearing Wednesday, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that Facebook would "probably" allow candidates to buy ads making false claims about their opponents.

Sanders scores Ocasio-Cortez endorsement as centrist candidates make post-debate gains

After suffering a heart attack a few weeks ago, Sen. Bernie Sanders held a large weekend rally in New York where the Democratic presidential candidate got a boost in the form of the endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Oasio-Cortez. Meanwhile, Sen.

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WATCH: ‘I am back,’ Bernie Sanders tells supporters at NYC rally

By Associated Press

Storming past questions about his health, Bernie Sanders vowed that he's "more ready than ever" to fight for a political revolution — with a little help from new friends — at a rally Saturday that drew thousands to a New…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar to endorse Bernie Sanders for president, according to his campaign

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president and will appear with him at a rally in her home district this weekend.

The other ‘squad’: moderate female Democrats try to establish their brand ahead of 2020

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

The alterna-squad consists of women possessing deep military and intelligence experience, now voices of moderation in a party often portrayed as veering sharply left.

WATCH: Pelosi downplays differences with Ocasio-Cortez after talk

By Associated Press

"In our caucus we have our differences. Respect that instead of making a big issue of it," Pelosi told reporters.

Border Patrol boss defends her membership in controversial Facebook group

By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press

Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost said she immediately reported her involvement in a Facebook group, whose members mocked migrants and lawmakers, to an oversight division.

AP Fact Check: Trump and Dems on an incendiary week

By Hope Yen, Amanda Seitz, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

President Trump attributed statements to a Democratic congresswoman that she didn't make as he set off an incendiary week of vilification with accusations that she and three other lawmakers of color hate America.

News Wrap: Trump defends rally supporters, doubles down on Omar attacks

In our news wrap Friday, President Trump defended supporters at his North Carolina rally who chanted “Send her back!” about Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., an American citizen who was born in Somalia whom he attacked on Twitter earlier this week.

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