World · 10 August 2026

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs, hasn't ruled out presidency

The New York Democratic congresswoman shared her first steps in the egg freezing process on social media. On Sunday, she informed ABC News of her desire to make discussions about the procedure commonplace, particularly given the present refusals of reproductive care. Ocasio-Cortez additionally stated that a future presidential bid remained an option for her.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 August 2026 at 7:02

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