Tax And Spending Bill, Medicaid Concerns, Gun Tracing Fund

This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for July 2nd covers several news stories, including the Senate's approval of President Trump's budget bill, which includes tax cuts, border security, and defense program funding but is expected to increase the national deficit. The episode features NPR correspondents discussing the bill's potential impact, particularly concerning Medicaid cuts and the loss of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans. Additionally, the podcast addresses the Trump administration's plans to restructure the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), including budget cuts and changes to gun regulations, and concludes with an update on the proposed ceasefire in Gaza. The episode also includes segments promoting other NPR podcasts.

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Senate Approves Budget Bill: Political Risks and Medicaid Cuts

Deep Dive into Medicaid Cuts and Their Impact

Restructuring and Budget Cuts at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Potential Ceasefire in Gaza and Sticking Points in Negotiations

Program End and Additional NPR Content

Tax And Spending Bill, Medicaid Concerns, Gun Tracing Fund

Up First from NPR

00:02Senate Approves Budget Bill: Political Risks and Medicaid Cuts

Senate Approves Budget Bill: Political Risks and Medicaid Cuts

05:45Deep Dive into Medicaid Cuts and Their Impact

Deep Dive into Medicaid Cuts and Their Impact

09:39Restructuring and Budget Cuts at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Restructuring and Budget Cuts at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

13:12Potential Ceasefire in Gaza and Sticking Points in Negotiations

Potential Ceasefire in Gaza and Sticking Points in Negotiations

14:06Program End and Additional NPR Content

Program End and Additional NPR Content