Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

AOC ordered to repay gifts after ethics violation, US Ethics committee says

The committee's report addresses Ocasio-Cortez’s acceptance of a complimentary ticket for Roberts to attend the 2021 Met Gala, valued at $35,000.

 U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference on psychedelics in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2023.
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks to the media outside the U.S. Capitol after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 3, 2025.

AOC faces backlash, vandalism after voting against cutting US aid from Israel’s Iron Dome

 US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Iran strike reveals Trump’s courage and Schumer’s betrayal of Israel - opinion

 Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil gestures next to his wife Dr. Noor Abdalla and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at Newark airport, a day after he was released from immigration custody, in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., June 21, 2025.

Mahmoud Khalil vows to resume pro-Palestinian activism after release from US jail


American hostage father tells 'Post' about photo with AOC: I'm glad she put politics aside

"We are bipartisan," he said. "And I'm glad that AOC showed the willingness to put politics aside and understand the suffering of a family." 

 American hostage father Ruby Chen with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, August 22, 2024.

Democratic Socialists pull endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez after she hosts panel on antisemitism

Hardline pro-Palestinian groups in the city have tacked further to the left, targeting progressive lawmakers for supporting President Joe Biden, who the activists accuse of backing a “genocide.”

 Anti-Israel protesters holding a defaced campaign sign for New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside a rally in the Bronx, June 22, 2024.

AIPAC spent more than $14M to unseat Jamaal Bowman. Did it have to?

The (15) million-dollar question is: Did AIPAC’s spending make a meaningful difference?

 Rep. Jamaal Bowman speaks during a rally at St. Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx, days before he was defeated in the Democratic primary.

AOC: Congress supports Israel out of fear of AIPAC, not 'conscience'

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims Congressional support for Israel is driven by fear of AIPAC, not conscience, and accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza.

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks, at an event to commemorate Earth Day during a visit to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virginia, US, April 22, 2024.

AOC deliberately shows effort to unite progressives despite differences over Israel

Ocasio-Cortez criticized politicians who weaponize accusations of antisemitism against people, especially women, of color in efforts to sow division.

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Did the Abraham Accords cause October 7? AOC says 'absolutely'

AOC has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza in recent months and failed to condemn sexual violence committed by Hamas.

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

AOC defends calling Israeli operations in Gaza 'genocide'

The US congresswoman accused Israel of intentionally creating the conditions for famine in the Gaza Strip, saying that the humanitarian crisis had "crossed the threshold of intent."

 U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference on psychedelics in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2023.

AOC draws fire for Christmas message comparing Jesus to Gazans

The New York lawmaker, a member of the so-called “Squad,” referred to Jesus’ family as “Jewish Palestinians.” 

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns pro-Palestinian rally in Times Square

Ocasio-Cortez’s condemnation of the rally is notable because of her frequent criticism of Israel.

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

AOC, Nikki Haley squabble on Twitter over Israel

“Why does Israel get under your skin?” Haley asked. “Because it’s democratic, pro-American, or Jewish?" Nikki Haley wrote. "You all would fit in great with the antisemites at the United Nations.”

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL candidate and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley speaks after announcing her 2024 presidential campaign, in Urbandale, Iowa, last week.

Herzog speech boycotted: Left-wing politicians snub J Street again - opinion

No matter how hard J Street tries, no matter how many times J Street defends or praises Bowman, Omar, or Ocasio-Cortez, their wing of the Democratic Party simply hates Israel.

 US REP. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez glances from behind (left) at Rep. Ilhan Omar, after Omar was ousted by the Republican-led House of Representatives from serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee, earlier this year.