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May 15, 2026

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President Trump has returned to the US after a state visit to China, where he highlighted business deals benefiting American companies and farmers, though specifics remain scarce. The NPR News Now broadcast also covers a Supreme Court stay on restrictions for mailing the abortion pill, a World Health Organization warning on youth-targeted nicotine pouch marketing, and ongoing redistricting battles in Southern states that could dilute Black voting power.

Trump's China Deals and Praise for Xi

Trump wrapped up his trip praising the outcomes as "incredible," with "a lot of good" achieved. NPR's Tamara Keith reported from Beijing that he touted agreements for US businesses and farmers. In a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, Trump claimed China agreed to order 200 Boeing airplanes. The discussion also touched on the war with Iran, with Trump stating China agreed the Strait of Hormuz needs reopening. These announcements underscore Trump's emphasis on trade wins amid geopolitical tensions, but lack of detailed public disclosures leaves the full scope unclear. The praise for President Xi Jinping, repeated as the visit ended, signals continued diplomatic warmth despite past frictions.

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  • 1 (00:00) **Opening and Trump China Trip Wrap-Up** - Host introduces; Trump returns after state visit, hails business deals for US companies and farmers
  • 2 (00:16) **Trump Praises Xi Jinping** - Trump calls visit incredible with much good accomplished
  • 3 (00:34) **Trump Hannity Interview Highlights** - China agrees to 200 Boeing airplanes; mentions Iran war and reopening Strait of Hormuz
  • 4 (01:07) **Supreme Court Freezes Abortion Pill Mailing Ban** - High Court overrules Fifth Circuit, halts illegality of mailing mifepristone pending full litigation
  • 5 (01:31) **SCOTUS Dissent on Mifepristone** - Justices Thomas and Alito dissent; Thomas criticizes manufacturers over Louisiana abortion ban
  • 6 (01:54) **WHO Report on Nicotine Pouches** - Global market at $7B driven by youth-targeted marketing with candy flavors and packaging
  • 7 (03:00) **Tennessee Judge Allows New Congressional Maps** - Ruling effective before candidate finalization, linked to Voting Rights Act gutting

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