This edition of NPR's "Up First" covers several developing news stories. First, a shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia injured five soldiers; the alleged shooter, a fellow soldier, is in custody, and the incident raises questions about base security. Then, the podcast discusses President Trump's tariffs, which McDonald's executives believe are impacting lower-income customers and slowing economic growth, with rising import taxes affecting various goods, including coffee. Finally, the episode analyzes the potential meeting between President Trump, President Putin, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russia's war with Ukraine, including the possible concessions and the evolving relationship between Trump and Putin.
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