The 7 D.C. shooting; Trump and South Africa’s White farmers; budget bill; nor’easter forecast; and more
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May 22, 2025 A tragic shooting near the Capitol took the lives of two embassy employees, linked to the Palestinian cause. Trump meets with South Africa's president to discuss violence against white farmers amid claims of genocide. A federal judge's ruling allows migrants to challenge deportations in light of a looming budget proposal. Meanwhile, a Gallup poll reveals rising loneliness among young American men, leading to health concerns. The Northeast braces for a May nor'easter, while Abraham Lincoln's personal artifacts spark auction controversy.
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D.C. Israeli Embassy Shooting
- Two Israeli embassy employees, Yaron Leshinsky and Sara Lynn Milgram, were fatally shot outside the Capitol Jewish Museum in D.C.
- The gunman, Elias Rodriguez, was detained after chanting "free Palestine" and entering the museum.
Trump Confronts South Africa's President
- Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with printed stories alleging violence against white farmers.
- Ramaphosa denied claims of a white farmer genocide, noting white officials in his government.
GOP Pushes Trump Budget Bill
- House Republicans are pushing a budget bill extending Trump's tax cuts and funding aggressive immigration and missile defense policies.
- The bill reflects ongoing GOP faction negotiations and is a major legislative focus with a floor vote imminent.