President Joe Biden visited Virginia to commemorate Earth Day on Monday, where he was joined by Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss clean energy proposals. During their private conversation, Sanders expressed concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and urged Biden to use newly authorized funding as leverage over Israel.
Protests over the crisis in Gaza have escalated on college campuses, with some protesters criticizing Biden's stance. The spread of campus encampments has increased pressure on the US regarding its support for Israel, leading to clashes and concerns about antisemitism.