Ocasio-Cortez Sought Seat on Panel Promising Scrutiny of Trump

  • Committee now in Democratic control after party’s midterm win
  • Trump’s former lawyer is set to appear before panel next month
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the outspoken New York socialist, said she sought out a seat on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, which has promised heightened scrutiny of President Donald Trump and his administration.

She was given a seat on the committee even though it will require a special waiver because she already was appointed to the Financial Services Committee.