House Democrats Face Backlash After Rejecting Controversial GOP Bill; Israeli Diplomat Killings

House Democrats Face Backlash After Rejecting Controversial GOP Bill; Israeli Diplomat Killings

In a narrow 215–214 vote, House Democrats opposed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a sweeping GOP-led measure that includes significant cuts to Medicaid, bans on gender-affirming care, and reductions in climate incentives.

The bill's passage has sparked criticism from civil rights groups and raised concerns about its potential impact on millions of Americans.Simultaneously, the assassination of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., by a pro-Palestinian activist has intensified global tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack and suggested it provides justification for potential military actions against Iran.