On July 4, 2025, President Trump announced potential tariffs up to 70% on countries that do not negotiate new trade agreements by July 9, 2025, with tariffs taking effect on August 1, 2025.

President Trump signed a domestic policy law that shifts health care, food assistance, and other program burdens to states, requiring them to administer cuts and decide spending.

On July 3-4, 2025, the US House passed President Trump's tax and spending bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025, extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts, funding immigration policies, and eliminating green-energy incentives.

In July 2025, the Pentagon expanded military involvement in immigration enforcement, assigning troops to detain migrants in Arizona and Texas.

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Congress passed a bill ending federal tax incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) after September 30, including eliminating the $7,500 federal tax credit for new EVs.

On July 4, 2025, Trump and Zelenskyy discussed Russian airstrikes, with Trump offering air defense support. Following the call, Russia launched over 550 drones and missiles at Ukraine.

Following a July 3, 2025, phone call with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump expressed disappointment, believing Putin doesn't want to end the war in Ukraine, while Russia launched a massive air attack on Kyiv.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review cases concerning state laws restricting transgender students' participation in sports teams, questioning if these bans violate Title IX or the 14th Amendment.

On July 4, 2025, Reuters reported that the U.S. Supreme Court's liberal justices are increasingly marginalized due to the conservative majority, particularly in 'culture war' cases.

The Supreme Court ruled that district court judges don't have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions that had blocked administration policies, giving President Trump a big win.

Despite the Supreme Court's near-ban on nationwide injunctions, judges are finding workarounds to impose sweeping restrictions on Trump's government actions.

On July 3-4, 2025, the US House approved Trump's bill, allocating funds to ICE, including $75 billion for ICE, with $45 billion for new detention centers and $30 billion for new agents and deportation measures.

In July 2025, the US House approved a budget that the IMF warned could increase the US deficit by $4 trillion, extending Trump's tax cuts and adding new exemptions.

On July 4-5, 2025, President Trump signed the tax law at the White House, calling it a 'victory'. The law includes tax cuts, increases national debt, and boosts funds for the Armed Forces and border security.

Democrats are criticizing President Trump's tax and spending package, passed by Republicans, as a key issue, claiming it will leave 12 million people without health coverage and millions without food assistance.

In July 2025, the U.S. deployed approximately 200 Marines to Florida to support ICE, providing administrative and logistical support.

On July 4, 2025, the GOP megabill passed, restricting legal immigrants' access to subsidized healthcare, potentially leaving 1.3 million lawfully present immigrants uninsured by 2034.

Donald Trump's second presidency has seen significant actions, including a budget megabill passed by Congress, a tariff wall, a shut southern US border, and changes in foreign policy and higher education.

President Trump signed an executive order to increase entry fees for foreign tourists to U.S. national parks, aiming to generate revenue for conservation projects.

In July 2025, the Trump administration expanded denaturalization efforts, targeting individuals deemed a national security threat, including those with violent crimes or fraud.

In July 2025, Donald Trump used the term 'Shylock' during an Iowa speech, leading to condemnation from Jewish leaders and the ADL due to its antisemitic connotations.

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump spoke at the White House during the 4th of July celebrations, stating the stock market and jobs are at an all-time high.