Trump's China Visit Wraps, SCOTUS Mifepristone, Kier Starmer Under Pressure To Resign

This episode of Up First from NPR covers three major international developments. President Trump returns from a 43-hour visit to China, claiming to have secured significant trade deals, including a commitment for China to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and increased soybean imports. However, the lack of written agreements and Trump's ambiguous language raise questions about the permanence of these deals. The visit reinforced a fragile truce in U.S.-China relations, though no concrete commitments were made on Iran’s nuclear program or the Strait of Hormuz. In the U.S., the Supreme Court upheld the status quo on telemedicine access to the abortion pill Mifepristone, issuing a last-minute stay that allows remote prescriptions to continue. The decision, while not unanimous, reflects strong support from medical groups and the FDA’s own safety record, though the case remains unresolved. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign after a wave of cabinet resignations and internal party dissent, driven by declining approval ratings and fears of a far-right surge. Potential challengers like Andy Burnham are preparing for a high-stakes special election, which could determine whether Starmer stays in power or faces a leadership contest. The episode underscores the fragility of political stability amid global tensions and domestic challenges.