‘Squad’ Backs Bill to Gut Police, End Prisons

Police reform bill would disband DEA and ICE, close federal prisons, legalize border crossings

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Charles Fain Lehman
July 8, 2020 5:25 PM

Two leading progressive House Democrats on Tuesday endorsed a proposal to radically overhaul the criminal justice system by dismantling policing and incarceration in the United States.

Ayanna Pressley Skipped SOTU to Avoid Becoming a Meme

Elizabeth Matamoros
February 7, 2020 2:40 PM

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D., Mass.) on Friday said part of her decision to skip the State of the Union earlier Tuesday was to avoid criticism, such as being made into "memes."

AOC, Fellow ‘Squad’ Member Will Boycott State of the Union

Graham Piro
February 4, 2020 5:00 PM

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., NY) said Tuesday she will boycott President Trump's State of the Union address because she does not want to "legitimize" the president's "lawless conduct."

Warren Flummoxed by School Choice Protesters

Graham Piro
November 22, 2019 2:45 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) didn't know how to handle protesters during a Thursday rally and was heard asking Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D., Mass.), "What do we do with this?"

‘Squad’ Member Pressley Offers Plan to Dismantle Criminal Justice System

Resolution would decriminalize quality of life offenses, crack down on cops

Charles Fain Lehman
November 14, 2019 2:50 PM

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D., Mass.), democratic socialist and member of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D., N.Y.) "squad," on Thursday released a comprehensive proposal to overhaul America's criminal justice system.

Pressley Splits From Fellow ‘Squad’ Members and Endorses Warren

Graham Piro
November 6, 2019 2:30 PM

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D., Mass.) has endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) for president, splitting from her fellow far-left "Squad" members.

“Mean Girls” Starring “The Squad”

No, you can't sit with them

Andrew Stiles
July 19, 2019 12:20 PM

“The Squad” is the hottest thing in Democratic Party politics since Barack Obama, or maybe even the Gore-Lieberman ticket. This gang of brash young freshmen is hell bent on running the school this year, and putting those annoying seniors in their place. Watch your back, Nancy!

House Dems Anonymously Complain About Defending the ‘Squad’

'I can't tell you the number of Members who are angry and annoyed about them criticizing us'

Zach Faria
July 18, 2019 10:20 AM

House Democrats anonymously complained to CNN's Jake Tapper Wednesday about having to defend the "Squad" from President Trump when they feel the quartet aren't returning the favor.

Continetti: ‘The Democratic Party Is in Trouble’ If The Squad Is Seen as Its Mascot

'Like a lot of Trump controversies, this one ends in a kind of draw'

Washington Free Beacon Staff
July 17, 2019 8:05 PM

Washington Free Beacon Editor-in-Chief Matt Continetti warned that the "Squad" will end up hurting the Democratic Party if the group is seen as its mascot during an appearance on Fox News.

Tlaib: Pelosi Has to ‘Be Aware’ We Are Women of Color When She Targets Us

'Some of us are being singled out in many ways because of our backgrounds'

Cameron Cawthorne
July 17, 2019 12:20 PM

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D., Mich) accused Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) of singling out the "squad" of female progressive Democrats in the House.