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5 min readNPR News Now: July 1, 2026 — Trump's Crypto Windfall, Venezuela Earthquake Aftermath, and Holiday Travel Records
President Trump's newest financial disclosures reveal he made over a billion dollars from his cryptocurrency businesses in his first year back in office, according to reporting from The Washington Post's Clara Ence Morse. Trump defended the disclosures to reporters at Joint Base Andrews today as he was boarding his first flight on the new Air Force One — a gift from Qatar. "I'm profiting because I have a lot of money and a lot of cash," Trump told reporters, adding that he gives it to institutions: "I don't know if they know what they're doing or not, but they buy a vast array of things."
Trump's Financial Disclosures and the Crypto Windfall
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- 1 (00:21) **Trump's Financial Disclosures Reveal Billion-Dollar Crypto Profits** - President Trump's newest financial disclosures show he made over a billion dollars from his cryptocurrency businesses in his first year back in office.
- 2 (01:37) **Venezuela Earthquake Aftermath: Bodies Lining Streets** - One week after two major earthquakes struck Venezuela, NPR's Ada Peralta reports on the grim scene in hard-hit areas.
- 3 (02:30) **Record 4th of July Travel Expected** - Millions of Americans are traveling for the holiday, with Triple A projecting over 5.8 million domestic flights.
- 4 (03:19) **Extreme Heat Advisories for Holiday Weekend** - Record-setting high temperatures are projected across much of the U.S., with the National Weather Service issuing extreme heat advisories.
- 5 (03:31) **New Study Finds Tylenol Safe During Pregnancy** - A large study from Hong Kong found no link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and a risk of autism or ADHD in children.
- 6 (04:31) **Village People Co-Founder Victor Willis Dies at 74** - Victor Willis, co-founder of the Village People, has died. He co-wrote hits still heard at parties and political events.
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