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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Iowa City
China's Xi Jinping Offers Trump New Vision for Relations, Addresses Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted President Trump in Beijing, proposing a future U.S.-China relationship centered on trade and cooperation. Xi also addressed the sensitive issue of Taiwan during their meetings. Discussions occurred amid ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations.
Trump and Xi Meet in China, Discussing Bilateral Relations
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently met in China to discuss the state of their countries' relationship. NPR correspondents Jennifer Pak and Franco Ordonez provided analysis of the meeting.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Supreme Court Extends Pause on Abortion Pill Restrictions
The Supreme Court has extended a temporary hold on a lower court ruling that would restrict access to mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions. The decision allows the drug to continue to be delivered by mail while legal challenges continue.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
U.S. Navy Activity Documented in Strait of Hormuz
A video circulating online purports to show U.S. naval forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz. The video captures what appears to be an encounter between U.S. vessels and other ships in the strategic waterway.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Supreme Court Extends Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone
The Supreme Court has extended access to mifepristone, an abortion pill, by temporarily blocking a lower court's ruling. The ruling would have prevented telehealth prescriptions and mail distribution of the medication. The legal fight surrounding access to mifepristone continues.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026