Key Events (10)
Trump's sweeping tax-and-spending bill passed Congress with a 218-214 House vote after days of negotiations and internal Republican resistance. The legislation extends tax cuts, increases immigration enforcement funding, cuts federal safety net programs, and includes $40 million for a 'Garden of Heroes' memorial.
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, exceeding economist expectations of a decline, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.1%. The positive jobs report came despite Trump's ongoing trade war and tariff policies.
A federal judge struck down Trump's asylum ban, ruling against the policy that had restricted asylum eligibility. The decision represents a judicial check on one of the administration's signature immigration policies.
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the deportation of eight men to South Sudan, halting a ruling that had allowed migrants to challenge removal to countries where they could face danger.
Trump spoke with Russian President Putin in an hour-long call regarding Ukraine, with the Kremlin stating that Putin insisted Russia would not step back from its military goals and discussed the need for a 'negotiated solution.' Trump later said the call yielded no progress on a cease-fire.
The EU is negotiating a trade framework deal with the U.S. to avoid Trump's threatened 50% tariffs, with diplomats reportedly willing to accept 10% tariffs but facing a Wednesday deadline for negotiations.
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries broke the House floor record by delivering a speech lasting more than eight hours opposing Trump's tax-and-spending bill, rallying Democratic opposition to the legislation.
A Capitol riot defendant, Edward Kelley, who had been previously pardoned by Trump, was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to attack an FBI office and attempting to kill officers who had investigated him.
Scientists warn that Trump administration cuts to the National Science Foundation are causing political interference and staff reductions that could result in losing a generation of scientific talent due to 'devastating consequences' from the policy changes.
Trump called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to quit immediately, continuing his pressure on the central bank leadership regarding monetary policy decisions.
Tariff Actions (2)
Trump threatened 50% tariffs on EU goods, prompting EU negotiations for a framework trade deal. Diplomats reported willingness to accept 10% tariffs to avoid the higher rate.
Source ↗Trump's China tariffs are jeopardizing the U.S. fireworks industry, which relies heavily on Chinese imports, with industry warnings that Fourth of July celebrations may be affected.
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