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What recent Supreme Court decision impacts abortion access?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito today pushed his deadline to make a decision on the latest abortion case before the court. As NPR's Selina Simmons-Duffin reports, that means the abortion pill Mifepristone remains available via telemedicine for now.
The case comes from the state of Louisiana. It argued that the Food and Drug Administration allowing telemedicine access to Mifepristone undermines its abortion ban. Earlier this month, a panel of federal appeals court judges agreed with the state and ended telemedicine access. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito paused that decision for one week and has now extended that pause for three more days. That means patients can continue to receive mifepristone by mail at least until Thursday, at which point the Supreme Court is likely to make a longer-term decision. Telemedicine now accounts for one-quarter of all abortions nationally. Selina Simmons-Duffin, NPR News, Washington.
How does President Trump's upcoming state visit to China relate to the Iran war?
President Trump leaves tomorrow for a state visit to China. As NPR's Tamara Keith reports, the Iran war looms large over the trip.
In March, President Trump postponed his trip to China because of the war. The trip is back on, but the war isn't over. Instead, it's in an unsteady and uncertain holding pattern. Kurt Campbell at the Asia Group says the timing is awkward.
It is remarkable that President Trump is prepared to go to China under these circumstances. But may I also say that it's also deeply unusual that China is prepared to host him.
Iran and China are allies and trading partners. Campbell says the fact that the trip is moving forward is an indication of how important it is to both the U.S.
What does the rise in oil prices mean for American drivers?
and China to stabilize their relationship. Tamara Keith, NPR News.
The price of oil remains high. NPR's Scott Horsley reports on what that means for drivers heading into warmer months.
Crude oil prices have come down slightly from their peak on Monday, but the U.S. benchmark is still well above $100 a barrel. And investors are growing nervous that relief could be a long time in coming. Futures contracts for Brent oil to be delivered six months from now are still priced above $90 a barrel. Retail gasoline prices in the U.S. continue to climb.
How are Republicans addressing the $1 billion Senate security proposal?
AAA says the average price of regular gas rose more than two cents overnight to about $4.48 a gallon. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
Republicans returning to Washington are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Trump's ballroom. Democrats say they'll try to defeat it. Senate Republicans added the money for White House security to a spending bill that would restore funding for immigration enforcement agencies that Democrats have blocked since February. Trump had previously said the ballroom wouldn't be paid for with taxpayer money. The steep security proposal was put forward after a man was charged with trying to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner last month. U.S. stocks rose today. You're listening to NPR News from Washington.
What are the implications of redistricting for upcoming elections?
Republican state officials are confusing elections officials and voters across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway. It's the latest fallout from an intensely partisan redistricting battle kicked off by President Trump last year to protect the GOP's slim House majority. Thousands of Louisiana residents have voted early for congressional candidates in what soon could be the wrong districts. The supplement NAD is attracting attention in the wellness world. Scientists are studying its potential, but as NPR's Will Stone reports... Many of the claims are ahead of the current evidence.
NAD boosting products are often billed as a kind of cure-all, a potent substance that can reverse aging and enhance energy. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is a crucial molecule in our body, and the early research on animals suggests taking NAD precursor supplements can have many benefits. Dr. Shalinder Basin at Brigham and Women's Hospital is one of the researchers looking into NAD.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent Supreme Court decision impacts abortion access?
0:00–0:57
2
How does President Trump's upcoming state visit to China relate to the Iran war?
0:57–1:43
3
What does the rise in oil prices mean for American drivers?
1:43–2:14
4
How are Republicans addressing the $1 billion Senate security proposal?
2:14–3:01
5
What are the implications of redistricting for upcoming elections?
3:01–3:58
6
Why is the new guidance on recess important for children's health?
3:58–5:04