Reuters World News Tax bill, DC shooting, Trump-Ramaphosa and police reform rollback
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May 22, 2025 A tragic shooting of Israeli embassy staff in DC raises tensions and political questions. Trump’s meeting with South Africa's leader takes a controversial turn with false claims about white genocide. Legal battles heat up as a judge blocks plans to deport migrants to war-torn South Sudan. Meanwhile, the rollback of police reforms after George Floyd's death prompts discussions on accountability and civil rights. This whirlwind of events reveals the complex interplay of immigration, justice, and diplomacy.
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DC Shooting at Jewish Museum
- Two Israeli embassy staff were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
- The suspect chanted "free, free Palestine" while in custody, showing clear motive linked to anti-Semitism.
Trump-Ramaphosa Confrontation
- President Trump confronted South African President Ramaphosa with false claims of white genocide during a meeting.
- Ramaphosa countered calmly and prepared, bringing white golfers to appeal to Trump and remain poised.
Illegal Deportations to South Sudan
- A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by deporting migrants to South Sudan unlawfully.
- Deporting migrants to countries they are not from raises serious humanitarian and legal concerns.