News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
The House passed a sweeping budget proposal, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill, in a 215-214-1 vote on Thursday morning. See how your representative voted here:
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) May 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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BREAKING: Federal judge issues an injunction blocking the Trump administration from dismantling the Education Dept., and orders fired employees be reinstated.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Eight migrant detainees who were on a US flight destined for South Sudan are currently at a US military base in Djibouti, awaiting next steps as details over their case are hammered out in court, two US officials told CNN.
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, who were killed by a gunman outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday, met while working at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, her father said. Lischinsky had just bought an engagement ring and planned to propose next week, an official said. nyti.ms/43AqG0i
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) May 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing back-and-forth between the White House and the university. cnn.it/4kqKTNj
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Exclusive: The Trump administration is allowing “forced reset triggers,” which ATF declared illegal during the Biden administration because they make semi-automatic weapons fire more rapidly.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) May 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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President Trump said on May 21 he will make a decision in the near future about taking mortgage finance firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, saying that he is giving 'very serious consideration' to doing so reut.rs/4dvxvVd
— Reuters Legal (@legal.reuters.com) May 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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A woman was shot by CIA security Thursday morning after she drove up to a gate at the agency's headquarters, and failed to stop, sources said.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in April, as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged prospective home buyers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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All but a few of the nearly 400 books that the U.S. Naval Academy removed from its library because they dealt with anti-racism and gender issues are back on the shelves after the newest Pentagon-ordered review.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Some Afrikaners say Trump is being lied to about a "White genocide" in South Africa: "It's not happening."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Mississippi’s request on federal aid for tornado survivors is still pending, offering a glimpse into what could be in store for communities around the country as the summer storm season arrives and FEMA is mired in turmoil.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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NOAA forecasters are predicting an active Atlantic hurricane season with more storm activity than typical.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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