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NPR News: 05-12-2026 5PM EDT

May 12, 2026·4 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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This NPR News segment covers President Trump's state visit to China, focusing on trade negotiations and diplomatic spectacle, while also addressing inflation driven by the Iran war, leadership changes at the FDA, underwhelming economic impact of the World Cup on U.S. hotels, and new resea

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Melanie HartDr. Marty McCaryDr. Douglas Vaughn

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American Hotel and Lodging Association

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