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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from early Sunday, May 3, 2026, rounds up international tensions in the Middle East and Asia, a nationwide-impacting court ruling on abortion medication, labor progress in Hollywood, and sports highlights including a historic Kentucky Derby win.
Trump on Iran Proposal and Shipping Warnings
President Trump stated he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war in the Middle East but expressed skepticism about its acceptability during remarks to reporters on Saturday. This follows his rejection of an earlier proposal earlier in the week. Trump criticized a few Republican members of Congress for pushing a vote to authorize war with Iran under the War Powers Act, saying their actions hurt the US's currently "infinite" negotiating ability and that they should not pursue it. Separately, the US warned shipping companies about potential sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. These steps highlight ongoing diplomatic friction and economic pressures amid stalled peace efforts.
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- 1 (00:00) **Trump on Iranian Peace Proposal** - President expresses skepticism on new proposal to end Middle East war, rejected prior one
- 2 (00:34) **US Shipping Sanctions Warning** - Warns companies of sanctions for paying Iran safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
- 3 (00:41) **Mifipristone Telemedicine Appeal** - Makers seek Supreme Court intervention after appeals court mandates in-person prescriptions
- 4 (01:46) **US Missile Deployment in Philippines** - Missile systems placed near Taiwan and South China Sea during largest Balikatan drills
- 5 (02:35) **Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon** - Military warns nine villages to evacuate after strikes kill seven
- 6 (03:00) **SAG-AFTRA Tentative Deal** - Union reaches agreement with Hollywood studios on movies, TV, streaming
- 7 (03:26) **Kentucky Derby Winner** - Golden Tempo surges to victory in 152nd race despite rough start
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