Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday once again called on Sen. Ted Cruz to resign, while taking the Texan to task for his role in inciting the January 6 attack by supporters of former President Donald Trump on the U.S. Capitol that the congresswoman says nearly ended her life.

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Her suggestion followed Democrats' call for a congressional investigation of Robinhood, the free securities trading app at the center of the GameStop controversy, and what Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called its 'decision to block retail investors from purchasing stock while hedge funds are freely able to trade the stock as they see fit.'

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (/ oʊ ˌ k ɑː s i oʊ k ɔːr ˈ t ɛ z /; Spanish: oˈkasjo koɾˈtes; born October 13, 1989), also known by her initials, AOC, is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Said She Had A “Very Close Encounter” On The Day The Capitol Was Stormed And Thought She Would Die. The Democrat didn’t provide many details about the 'traumatizing' encounter, citing security concerns. Breaking news about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from The Jerusalem Post. Read the latest updates on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez including articles, videos, opinions and more.

'Happy to work w/ almost any other GOP that aren't trying to get me killed.'
—Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

As Common Dreamsreported earlier Thursday, the retail video game store GameStop 'is now at the center of an explosive fiasco on Wall Street in which major investment firms and hedge funds got taken to the cleaners by users of an online message board, namely the Reddit sub-page r/WallStreetBets, who mobilized collectively to drive up the company's stock price at a moment when many large, institutional investors had placed large bets for it to go down.'

Cruz (R-Texas) tweeted that he agreed with Ocasio-Cortez's assessment, but she rejected the fleeting display of bipartisanship in light of the events of January 6.

As Mother Jones' Inae Oh put it, 'After Ted Cruz attempted to get cute and show some rare agreement with the New York congresswoman by joining her criticism of the trading app Robinhood for blocking certain GameStop trades, Ocasio-Cortez promptly told Cruz to fuck off.'

Here's what it looked like:

I am happy to work with Republicans on this issue where there’s common ground, but you almost had me murdered 3 weeks ago so you can sit this one out.

Happy to work w/ almost any other GOP that aren’t trying to get me killed.

In the meantime if you want to help, you can resign. https://t.co/4mVREbaqqm

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 28, 2021

You haven’t even apologized for the serious physical + mental harm you contributed to from Capitol Police & custodial workers to your own fellow members of Congress.

In the meantime, you can get off my timeline & stop clout-chasing. Thanks.

Happy to work with other GOP on this.

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 28, 2021

That wasn't the end of it. After Cruz reportedly fumed about 'partisan rage and anger on the Democratic side,' Ocasio-Cortez shot back: 'Now why would there be anger that Cruz amplified known lies about our election that fueled an insurrection that cost [people's] lives? What does he think the logical response to his lies should be? A hug?'

“We need healing + unity, but I will not take any responsibility for my actions, nor will I acknowledge the contributions my lies made to the violence or the harm that it caused, nor do I believe anyone should be held accountable. But if you’re mad at that you’re divisive.” - GOP

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— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 28, 2021

Much proverbial popcorn was passed:

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looking forward to Ted Cruz' op-ed about how AOC is censoring him by telling him to STFU https://t.co/ZFjlFIXApL

— Evan Greer (@evan_greer) January 28, 2021

It’s getting weirder and weirder.

— Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) January 28, 2021

Ocasio-Cortez described the seriousness of the events of January 6 in a poignant Instagram Live video earlier this month in which she called the Capitol attack 'a pretty traumatizing event.'

Ocasio-Cortez and other lawmakers were inside the Capitol and in the process of certifying the Electoral College vote for President Joe Biden when a massive mob, inflamed by Trump's lies and conspiracy theories about a 'stolen election' also spread by Cruz and other Republicans, overran the complex.

Five people died in the ensuing mayhem as lawmakers—including numerous maskless coronavirus-spreading Republicans and at least one GOP member who has menaced Squad members before—scrambled for the security of a safe room.

'I can tell you that I had a very close encounter where I thought I was going to die,' Ocasio-Cortez said in the video. 'I did not know if I was going to make it to the end of that day alive.'

Ocasio-Cortez subsequently called on Cruz, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and other GOP inciters to resign.

'Sen. Cruz, you must accept responsibility for how your craven, self-serving actions contributed to the deaths of four people yesterday,' she tweeted on January 7, hours before United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died from injuries caused by the mob.

“Let's bring up a vote to expel Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley from the Senate.” -@AOCpic.twitter.com/rHvZgpGoHX

— Justice Democrats (@justicedems) January 22, 2021

Ocasio-Cortez has since repeated calls for Cruz, Hawley, and other insurrectionist Republicans to be expelled from Congress.

As an icon of both politics and style, it's easy to see why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) is a role model to many. When the Democrat from the Bronx was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th Congressional District at the start of 2019, Americans were taken by her outspoken nature on the floor, whip-smart Twitter banter, and instantly recognizable look. There are plenty of ways to emulate the fab politician, but since I don't exactly have time to run for office, I tried Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's signature red lip to channel some of her spark.

Politicians have long been considered trendsetters in the United States, but in recent years, modern political figures seem to be taking their status in pop culture to new levels — with younger leaders like Ocasio-Cortez at the top of the heap. However, the congresswoman is all too aware of the sexism that comes with having a signature ~lewk~.

'In politics, there is so much criticism and nitpicking about how women and femme people present ourselves. Just being a woman is quite politicized here in Washington,' she said in a VogueBeauty Secretsmakeup tutorial on Aug. 21, 2020. 'There's this really false idea that if you care about makeup, or if your interests are in beauty or fashion, that's somehow frivolous. But I actually think these are the most substantive decisions that we make, and we make them every morning.'

Also in the video, Ocasio-Cortez talked about timely topics like the pink tax, the patriarchy, and being taken seriously in Congress — all while walking viewers through her daily glam routine. She specifically called attention to her lipstick, saying she wears a bright red color when she needs a boost of confidence.

As someone who often finds herself searching for a quick confidence fix, I figured testing out Ocasio-Cortez look was worth a shot. While I usually save a bold red lip for seriously special events (like a wedding or my anniversary), I figured right now is as good a time as any to live by Ocasio-Cortez's words from the tutorial: 'Femininity has power.'

1. The Product

As she revealed in her Vogue video, Ocasio-Cortez's go-to lip product is Stila's 'Stay All Day' liquid lipstick in the color 'Beso.' The reason? As the name suggests, it apparently really does stay all day. 'I really don't have time to be running in and out of the bathroom to be doing touchups, so I really prefer liquid lipsticks that are indestructible,' she said.

As a big fan of liquid lipsticks myself, I was really excited when the product arrived. The packaging was pretty, the tube seemed durable, and the color looked like a 'true red,' as described on the website.

2. The Preparation

After months of not having a reason to wear a full face of makeup (#QuarantineProblems), I decided to copy all the steps in Ocasio-Cortez's beauty routine to really get into her mindset. Luckily for my out-of-practice hands, her routine is pretty simple. She starts with her face makeup, creating a base with toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen before going in with concealer, contour, and highlighter. Then, she adds eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. I even decided to part my hair down the center at the last minute before reaching for the lipstick.

3. The Application

When applying color to her lips, Ocasio-Cortez said she likes to start in 'the low-risk zone' and work her way out. So, I applied the shade first to my lower lip, then to my upper, then outlined it all carefully to avoid smudging or bleeding. Thankfully, the product's foam application tip held the right amount of product without being too gloopy.

It went on smoothly, wasn't too messy, and I only needed to apply one coat for a fully pigmented look. Plus, it smelled like vanilla, which was the icing on the cake.

4. The Look

In an effort to feel a little more like Ocasio-Cortez, I decided to dress the part. I grabbed a blazer that's been collecting dust in my closet, threw on some glasses, and — as she said in the tutorial — 'voila.' The bright red made my hazel eyes pop and my teeth looked extra white. As she promised, I immediately felt more confident.

5. The Kiss

The next step, and my personal favorite, was something Ocasio-Cortezsaid to do before walking out the door: 'Make sure that you kiss someone you love. They give you a little love, and you're ready to go.'

Deciding to use this as a test to see if the lipstick would smudge, I laid about a million kisses on my yellow lab. Much to my surprise, he escaped my barrage of smooches without a single red smudge.

Final Thoughts

I spent the rest of the day in my full face of makeup, and after eating and drinking, I was delighted to discover the lipstick was still pretty much intact. Not only that, but every time I passed a mirror, I had to do a double take. Something about the lipstick made me walk a little straighter and smile a little easier.

This isn't to say you need a bold red lip to feel confident or happy. 'The key to beauty is feeling beautiful. And no amount of money or makeup can really compensate for loving yourself,' Ocasio-Cortez said in the video.

So, the next time I need a pick-me-up (or when I eventually get to go to a real-life event outside of my home), I'll 100% be reaching for 'Beso.' And after applying it, I'll be sure to say Ocasio-Cortez's mantra in the mirror: 'I'm the bomb. And I will make the world a better place in my own little pocket, because that's what I'm here to do.' Because while the red lipstick is great, it's the person who rocks it proudly that really stands out.

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