Morning Wire Budget Bill Win & DC Attack | 5.23.25
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May 23, 2025 A significant budget bill has advanced to the Senate, showcasing a Republican win with provisions like tax cuts and border security funding. In a tragic twist, two Israeli embassy staffers were targeted and shot in Washington, D.C., raising alarms about terrorism. Colorado recently passed a controversial law making misgendering discriminatory, sparking heated debates among parents and activists. The discussions also touch on the implications of anti-Semitic violence linked to college activism and the challenges around parental rights in gender identity legislation.
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Big Budget Bill Overview
- The "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House includes massive spending with tax cuts and funds for border security and defense.
- It averts a potential $4 trillion tax increase and integrates many Trump-era priorities into one package.
Trump's Oval Office Showdown
- Trump confronted South African President Ramaphosa, showing videos of anti-white rhetoric and demanding attention to white farmers' plight.
- The Oval Office meeting included dimmed lights and direct confrontation about anti-white violence claims in South Africa.
Supreme Court Split Decision
- The Supreme Court did not set precedent due to a 4-4 deadlock on religious charter schools.
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett abstained, meaning the issue will have to be revisited by the court in the future.