Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is backing a bill in New York that aims to penalize charities supporting Israeli settlements, citing human rights concerns in the region.

House Republicans are intensifying oversight of universities, alleging widespread antisemitism and seeking to impact funding, tax exemptions, and visas for overseas students.

J Street and similar progressive groups are pushing to revoke U.S. tax exemptions for charitable organizations supporting Jewish settlements in the West Bank, citing a conflict with President Obama's views.