US-Iran Responses, Trump's Trip To China Amid Iran War, Congress To Do List
5/11/202612 min
President Trump has rejected Iran’s latest response to a U.S. peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” even as Tehran vows it will never bow to what it calls excessive demands by the United States.
President Trump leaves for Beijing tomorrow to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping as the war in Iran continues to complicate the high-stakes meeting.
Congress is back with a major push to lock in three years of funding for immigration enforcement, giving the Trump administration long-term resources while limiting congressional oversight.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:50) US-Iran Responses
(05:29) Trump's Trip To China Amid Iran War
(09:04) Congress To Do List
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First 90 secondsMichel Martin· Host0:00
[gentle music] President Trump called Iran's counteroffer to end the war totally unacceptable.
A Martinez· Host0:06
Iran's president says the country will, quote, "Never bow our heads to the US." Officials there are increasingly calling Iran a global superpower.
Michel Martin· Host0:13
I'm Michelle Martin. That's A Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News.
A Martinez· Host0:17
[gentle music] President Trump heads to Beijing tomorrow to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The war in Iran is in its third month with no end in sight, so how will that affect the high-stakes meeting?
Michel Martin· Host0:30
And Congress is back in session after a week-long break. Republicans are starting with a major push to lock in three years of funding for immigration enforcement. How much oversight are lawmakers giving up? Stay with us. We'll give you news you need to start your day.
Donald Trump· Soundbite0:44
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Michel Martin· Host1:13
Iran has responded to President Trump's latest terms for ending the war with its own set of demands. Trump called Iran's response totally unacceptable.
A Martinez· Host1:22
There is a flurry of diplomacy now behind the scenes by countries in the region to break the impasse, but the gap between what Trump wants and what