Trump's China Visit Wraps, SCOTUS Mifepristone, Keir Starmer Under Pressure To Resign
5/15/202613 min
President Trump is heading home from Beijing claiming he made fantastic trade deals with China, including a commitment for 200 Boeing jets and soybean purchases.
The Supreme Court kept the abortion pill mifepristone available over telemedicine, putting a hold on an appeals court order that would have required patients to visit a clinic in person to get the medication.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a rebellion within his own party, with candidates already emerging to replace him after Labour was trounced in local elections and his approval ratings hit historic lows.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:55) Trump's China Visit Wraps
(05:47) SCOTUS Mifepristone
(09:42) Keir Starmer Under Pressure To Resign
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First 90 secondsSteve Inskeep· Host0:00
[gentle music] President Trump starts home to Washington claiming he made fantastic deals with China.
Michel Martin· Host0:06
But in talking about those deals, he seemed less certain that they were complete. So what did a visit to China accomplish?
Steve Inskeep· Host0:12
I'm Stephen Skeefe in Beijing with Michelle Martin in Washington, DC, and this is Up First from NPR News. [gentle music] The abortion pill mifepristone is still available to Americans over the phone and through video visits. The Supreme Court put a hold on an order that would have restricted how the medication is prescribed.
Michel Martin· Host0:31
And British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure from within his own party to step down.
Tamara Keith0:36
I know I have my doubters, and I know I need to prove them wrong, and I will.
Michel Martin· Host0:42
Candidates are already emerging to challenge him for his job. Is Starmer's fate already sealed? Stay with us. We'll give you news you need to start your day.
Speaker 30:50
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Steve Inskeep· Host1:17
President Trump has left here after about 43 hours in China.
Donald Trump· Soundbite1:22
This has been an incredible visit, and I think a lot of, a lot of good has come of it, and