SUMMARY: Republicans in Congress are working to pass President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” before Memorial Day, with the House vote potentially happening today. The bill’s success depends on securing support from conservative Republicans, with President Trump actively pushing for votes. A key component of the bill is a \$25 billion request for the Golden Dome missile defense program, a concept similar to the Iron Dome in Israel. The bill faces internal GOP divisions, with conservatives concerned about insufficient cuts and moderates fearing cuts are too extreme. The challenge lies in balancing these differing views to ensure passage.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system. Trump says the project will cost a total of $175 billion – $25 billion initial investment and another $150 billion to be budgeted over the course of two years. In addition, Trump’s “big, beautiful budget” plan remains mired in uncertainty despite a last minute, in-person pitch to House Republicans.

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SUMMARY: Inflation in the U.K. rose to 3.5% in April, its highest in over a year, driven by increased domestic bills, including energy and water, as well as higher business taxes and a significant minimum wage hike. This was a sharp rise from 2.6% in March and above expectations of 3.3%. Economists predict inflation will remain above 3% for the rest of the year, reducing chances of further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, which targets 2%. However, inflation is expected to ease in 2026, partly due to a new trade deal with the U.S. that removes certain tariffs.

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SUMMARY: Indian author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi won the 2025 International Booker Prize for their work *Heart Lamp*, a collection of 12 short stories depicting the lives of women in southern India. The award, presented at London’s Tate Modern, is the first for a collection of short stories. Bhasthi is the first Indian translator to win since the prize’s current format began in 2016. The stories, written in Kannada, address themes such as women’s rights, caste, power, and oppression. Mushtaq is also a lawyer and activist. The 50,000-pound prize is split equally between author and translator.

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