Executive Branch

Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law During July 4 Celebration

The bill marks a major political victory for Trump, allowing him to advance much of his domestic agenda from tax cuts to border security.
Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law During July 4 Celebration
President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2025. Samuel Corum/Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, celebrating both a major legislative victory and America’s Independence Day at a White House ceremony.

The signing took place at 5:45 p.m. during a military family picnic on the White House grounds. Two B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, each escorted by a pair of F-35 fighter jets, performed a flyover during the signing ceremony.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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