Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., avoided answering questions from reporters and refused to condemn the shooting in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers departing the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday evening.Β
"Iβm going to go for now," Omar, the first Somali American elected to Congress, told reporters when asked if she would react to the shooting.Β
A spokesperson for Omar did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were departing an event at the museum on Wednesday evening when they were gunned down and killed. The two were planning to get engaged soon, according to the Embassy of Israel.Β
A pro-Palestinian man, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, was arrested in connection with the case, according to authorities.Β
Omar, one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, has been a vocal advocate for the Palestinian cause. She has come under scrutiny for comments toward the Jewish community, including when she appeared at a Columbia University encampment in April 2024 and said that all Jewish kids should remain safe "whether theyβre pro-genocide or anti-genocide."
Omarβs daughter, Isra Hirsi, was also arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University that same month.Β
Lischinsky, born in Israel, grew up in Germany. While his father is Jewish, his mother is a Christian, and the family is considered Christian. Milgrim was an American employee working for the Israeli Embassy.Β
President Donald Trump and other Republicans have been outspoken and labeled the attack an act of antisemitism.Β
"These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW!" he wrote on Truth Social post. "Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!"
Additionally, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that those responsible for the attack would face justice.Β
"We condemn in the strongest possible terms the murder of two staff members from the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC," Rubio wrote Thursday on X. "Our prayers are with their loved ones. This was a brazen act of cowardly, antisemitic violence. Make no mistake: we will track down those responsible and bring them to justice."Β
Fox Newsβ Greg Norman contributed to this report.Β
I always stock up on items like toilet paper, Greek yogurt, and gluten-free snacks.
I didn't know just how vital Costco was to my household until we moved from Denver to Sheridan, Wyoming.
Alongside Rhode Island and West Virginia, Wyoming is one of three states without any Costco locations.
Despite my husband and I being DINKWADs (dual income, no kids, with a dog), we're accustomed to shopping in bulk, in part because we grew up in rural areas where it's common to do so. It also helps us stretch our grocery budget.
Now, when I make my monthly two-hour drive to Costco in Billings, Montana, I never leave the store without these 10 items.
Kirkland Signature plain Greek yogurt is the most versatile ingredient in my fridge.
Kirkland Signature plain Greek yogurt is one of my must-buy items at Costco.
C.J. Beecher
Plain Greek yogurt is my superstar ingredient for adding protein to recipes. I like to use it in place of sour cream, add protein powder to it for a quick breakfast, and use it in place of oil when baking gluten-free brownies.
This 48-ounce tub lasts me about two weeks.
Better Than Bouillon roasted beef base is my secret sauce.
I like using Better Than Bouillon roasted beef base for gravies, marinades, soups, and more.
C.J. Beecher
In my opinion, the Better Than Bouillon roasted beef base tastes much richer than boxed broths, so it's great for making stews and soups.
I also like to use it for gravies, marinades, and slow-cooked meats.
I make sure 80% of my cart is filled with produce.
I love finding organic produce at Costco.
C.J. Beecher
I like to buy organic produce, like the Josie's Organics baby spinach, at Costco because I can get more for my money than I do at my local grocery store.
The Simple Mills almond flour crackers are a great gluten-free snack.
I love these crackers as part of my gluten-free diet.
C.J. Beecher
I've noticed that gluten-free snacks can be hard to find in my local grocery store.
So, I like purchasing a double-bag box of Simple Mills almond flour crackers at Costco. They usually last me a month and are always a hit at family gatherings.
Liquid IV is my not-so-guilty pleasure.
I like having sugar-free Liquid IV after workouts.
C.J. Beecher
When I can fit it into my grocery budget, Liquid IV is one of my splurge items.
Having these hydration packets on hand, especially in the hotter months living at higher elevations, is a game changer for me. I've noticed that when I use them, I get fewer headaches and cramps post-workout.
I also like to pour them over ice with a lime wedge for a dinnertime mocktail.
This bag of Kirkland Signature frozen shrimp will be thawed in time for dinner.
I usually buy a bag of Kirkland Signature shrimp and let it thaw during the two-hour car ride home.
C.J. Beecher
In my experience, it can be hard to find good seafood that won't bust my grocery budget. That's why I always grab a bag of Kirkland Signature frozen shrimp.
Plus, it's thawed by the time I get home, so I can make dinner quickly.
Kirkland Signature eggs are a great value.
I like to buy eggs at Costco instead of a local grocery store.
C.J. Beecher
A dozen eggs can cost nearly $6 at my local grocery store. So, I love that I can get a 24-pack of Kirkland Signature eggs at Costco for $8.20.
Pure Protein Bars make the perfect road trip snack.
Pure Protein bars are a staple in my house.
C.J. Beecher
I always snag a box of these Pure Protein bars at Costco as part of my high-protein diet. They're a great road trip snack for my drive home, too.
I will never stop buying Charmin toilet paper in bulk.
Stocking up on toilet paper is always a top priority.
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For me, buying toilet paper in bulk isn't just about saving money. It's also about my irrational fear of running out β fueled by the shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Periodically, Costco will run a sale, and I'll buy two packages of Charmin at a time.
Before heading home, I always remember to fuel up.
Lower fuel prices are an added benefit of a Costco membership.
C.J. Beecher
As a Costco member, I get access to its gas stations, so my final purchase is always getting gas for the 130-mile drive home.
President Donald Trump's deal with Big Law firm A&O Shearman is nothing but a social media post, the firm said.
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A&O Shearman says its deal with Trump includes nothing beyond the president's brief Truth Social post.
Trump's posts don't explain how his deals with Big Law firms are supposed to be enforced.
For A&O Shearman, at least, the terms remain vague.
For one of the Big Law firms that made a deal with President Trump, it's the Truth Social, the whole Truth Social, and nothing but the Truth Social.
In a letter to Congress, A&O Shearman said Trump's 364-word Truth Social post constituted the "the complete terms" of the deal. The firm pledged $125 million each in free legal work toward Trump's political priorities, according to the post.
"The complete terms of the Agreement are as set forth in the four numbered paragraphs of the President's April ll, 2025 social media post," co-general counsels William E. White and William J.F. Roll, III, wrote in the May 8 letter.
Until A&O Shearman's letter, it has not been clear whether any law firm had a written-out agreement spelling out the deal's terms. A Justice Department lawyer, in litigation related to Trump's executive orders targeting law firms that didn't strike deals with Trump, has said in court that he didn't know whether any such agreements exist.
The deals between the law firms and the White House, each of which Trump announced on his social media platform, still have several unresolved questions.
Do they have any enforcement mechanisms? How much time do the law firms have to fulfill their pledges? Who would decide whether a particular case counted toward the pro bono hours? Which "outside counsel" would the firms be required to retain to advise on employment practices, as the agreements require? And do the deals actually constrain Trump from issuing an executive order targeting the firms?
In the letter to Congress, A&O Shearman said that an underlying agreement that would spell out these details does not exist. It also resolved separate inquiries from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where the Trump-appointed acting chairman had asked 20 Big Law firms about their diversity initiatives.
"Our Firm has no other agreements other than the EEOC settlement agreement," A&O Shearman's letter said. "Neither the Agreement nor the EEOC settlement agreement (which focuses only on employment law related matters) contains any limitations whatsoever on the Firm's ability to represent any existing or future client in any matter."
A spokesperson for the EEOC, Victor Chen, declined to provide Business Insider with copies of the agency's agreements with the law firms.
A&O Shearman's letter came alongside correspondence from the other eight firms that responded to questions from lawmakers about whether those deals are legal and ethical.
A&O Shearman jointly struck a deal with three other law firms β Kirkland & Ellis, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and Latham & Watkins β where they committed a total of $500 million in pro bono services, according to Trump's post.
According to Trump's Truth Social post, the law firms are expected to devote pro bono work toward combating antisemitism; "ensuring fairness in our Justice System;" and helping law enforcement, veterans, relatives of military members who have died in combat, and first responders.
"Our lawyers already do pro bono work in each of these areas β indeed, much of our lawyers' current and historical pro bono work centers on fairness in the justice system, and we have long represented veterans and victims of religious discrimination," A&O Shearman wrote in its letter.
The firm added that "no lawyer is required or expected to work on a pro bono matter they do not believe in."
Rep. David Min, one of the lawmakers who asked the Big Law firms about their deals with Trump, told Business Insider that any such agreement wouldn't be enforceable anyway.
Because Trump seems to have a different impression of what the deals provide, "these firms are all basically claiming that there was no meeting of the minds," meaning they can't be enforced, said Min, a former law professor who has lectured on the limits of settlements.
Spokespeople for each of the nine firms that made deals with Trump, which collectively pledged nearly $1 billion worth of free work, didn't respond to requests for comment.
In a statement, a White House spokesperson said the deals "could usher in a new era of merit and fairness in our justice system." The spokesperson did not respond to questions about the terms of the deals.
The May 8 letter from A&O Shearman came the same day a lawyer for the Justice Department said he wasn't aware of any written agreements between Trump and Big Law firms.
"I know of nothing beyond the generally publicly available information," Richard Lawson told US District Judge Loren AliKhan in a hearing for a lawsuit the law firm Susman Godfrey brought against the Trump administration.
Susman Godfrey is among the four law firms that have not made a deal with Trump and were targeted by his executive orders that would strip employees of security clearances and ban them from federally owned buildings.
Each of the four firms sued the administration and won court orders blocking the implementation of Trump's orders.
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