Trump's China Visit Wraps, SCOTUS Mifepristone, Kier Starmer Under Pressure To Resign
Up First from NPR
May 15, 2026
This briefing examines President Trump’s recent trade discussions in China, the Supreme Court’s emergency decision to preserve abortion pill access, and the internal rebellion threatening British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. Each story highlights the fragility of current political and economic status quos in the face of shifting populist pressures.
Key insight: Despite a tumultuous week in British politics and plunging approval ratings, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s fate may depend on whether potential challenger Andy Burnham can win a special parliamentary election against the Reform Party.
