In a tragic incident, two Israeli embassy staffers were killed in a shooting outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, House Republicans successfully pushed through President Trump’s major bill, marking a significant legislative win for his administration.

Editor’s Note: The shooting raises immediate concerns about security for foreign diplomats on U.S. soil and could strain U.S.-Israel relations if motives point to targeted violence. On the domestic front, the bill’s passage signals momentum for Trump’s agenda, but the juxtaposition of these two events underscores a day of stark contrasts—loss and political triumph. It’s a reminder of how global tensions and domestic politics often collide unpredictably.