Trump's Victory Lap, Ukraine Weapons, Immigration And The Economy

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🗓️ 4 July 2025

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President Trump is having an Independence Day ceremony to celebrate the signing of his domestic policy bill, the U.S. has decided to withhold some weapons from Ukraine, and a new forecast predicts a net loss of immigrants to the U.S., a shift that is likely to take a toll on the economy.

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0:00.0	Good morning. Happy 4th. Why am I the only person with a patriotic outfit? I didn't understand.
0:08.9	I don't need an outfit, Michelle. The flag is on my heart.
0:15.6	President Trump is planning a 4th of July signing ceremony for his big domestic policy bill.
0:20.9	So we'll be signing with those beautiful planes flying right over our heads.
0:25.5	But is the bill a political win for Republicans or a long-term liability?
0:29.3	I'm Michelle Martin with A. Martinez, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:35.6	The Pentagon has paused weapons shipments to Ukraine, saying its stockpiles are low.
0:40.6	That leaves Ukraine without crucial munitions like air defense missiles.
0:44.0	Can Ukraine defend itself against escalating Russian attacks without them?
0:47.8	And more immigrants are expected to leave the U.S. than come in.
0:51.9	Economists are warning that that could be a major drain on the economy.
0:55.2	If we decide as a country that we don't want to welcome immigrants, that's a choice we can make.
1:01.2	I just want us to make that choice with our eyes wide open.
1:03.7	Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start your day.
1:19.4	Later today, President Trump will get the Independence Day signing ceremony he's been demanding.
1:24.3	This is for the Megabelle. He and Republicans in Congress pushed over the finish line yesterday afternoon.
1:27.7	Speaking under the wing of Air Force One as he departed for a victory rally in Iowa, Trump said the celebration would include a military aircraft flyover.
1:32.7	And it's going to be a great day. So we'll be signing with those beautiful planes flying right
1:37.3	over our heads. The one big beautiful bill, as President Trump has been calling it, contains
1:41.8	the president's entire domestic legislative agenda.
1:44.9	With more, we're joined now by NPR senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith. So, Tam,
1:49.3	what is the president saying about this bill's passage? Well, as you might imagine, he and his
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