Trump’s tax bill, Israel criticism, Golden Dome and South Africa
Trump’s tax bill, Israel criticism, Golden Dome and South Africa  
Podcast: Reuters World News
Published On: Wed May 21 2025
Description: U.S. President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill faces a critical stress test in a rare late night House Rules Committee hearing. Britain has paused free trade talks with Israel as its foreign minister condemned a "monstrous" military escalation in Gaza. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to the White House amid difficult U.S. relations. And what we know about the $175-billion Golden Dome missile defense shield.  Find our recommended read, a gallery from Cannes, here. Listen to our weekend episode on Elon Musk's space vision here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find the latest podcast episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices