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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump says he's reviewing a sweeping a new proposal from Iran to end the war. The plan lays out a range of demands, including sanctions relief and changes to the U.S. military presence in the region. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Trump blamed Democrats in Congress, saying they're weakening the U.S. negotiating position. The Democrats in Congress had pushed this, and probably a couple of Republicans, they're hurting our negotiations. ability, which is infinite right now, and they shouldn't be doing it. The proposal also calls for an end to the U.S. naval blockade in this trade of Hormuz in the release of Iran's frozen assets. Talks are being mediated by Pakistan, but major sticking points remain. China is directing its citizens not to comply with new U.S. sanctions on Chinese oil refineries. NPR's Emily Fang reports the U.S. says those companies were buying oil from Iran. China's Commerce Ministry said for the sake of national security, the U.S. sanctions would not be enforced.

Before the war, most of Iran's oil ended up at small private refineries in China, ferried there by a so-called shadow fleet of ships, which the U.S. has also begun sanctioning. And that oil trade, the U.S. says, provided Iran's regime with much-needed cash. U.S. sanctions means those oil refineries in China will not be able to use the U.S. dollar to do business or buy international insurance, or dock at western ports, but China settles most of its purchases with Iran in Chinese Rinman B. In today's announcement that it will not recognize these American sanctions is a clear signal to ships carrying Iranian oil that the Chinese refiners would still be happy to receive their cargo. Emily Fang and Pure News.

The makers of the abortion pill Mitha Pristone are asking the Supreme Court to keep the drug available through telehealth. That comes after a federal appeals court ruled it must be prescribed in person a decision abortion rights advocates say could make access more difficult nationwide. Billy Cruz from member station KQED reports. The ruling overturns a COVID-era decision by the Food and Drug Administration that allowed abortion pills to be obtained through mail or telemedicine. Jennifer Wanachat is a spokesperson with Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California. She says this ruling will affect all states, even those like California, with strong

protections for abortion access. We are not immune to anti-abortion attacks coming down like this. And, you know, despite what many want to believe, our patients and providers are impacted here in California by this decision. Wanicott says that Miffa-Pristone and other abortion medications are still available in the state, but must be obtained in person through a provider. For NPR News, I'm Billy Cruz in San Francisco. This is NPR News in Washington. Passengers stranded by the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines are being told to rebook directly with other carriers. Airlines, including United. Southwest and JetBlue say they're capping fares to help affect travelers.

Some are also adding flights on busy routes as demand surges. Officials are also urging customers to check airline websites for rebooking options and updates. History was made at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. Rickett reports, Golden Tempo was the winner at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday. Trainer Cherie DeVoe says it's been a pleasure training Golden Tempo, who spurned from behind to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. DeVoe is the first woman to train a derby winner, and Jockey Jose Ortiz scored a rare sweep by winning both the Derby and Friday's Kentucky Oaks race. I watched Jose come up and get himself in position going into the final turn. And about the 316th pole,

I thought, we're probably going to win this. And then I really kind of locked out after that. DeVos says the challenges of being a woman in the sport never crossed her mind during her journey and that the racetrack is a tough place for anyone. For NPR News, I'm April Rickert in Louisville. The union representing screen actors says it's reached a tentative new contract with movie studios. Sagapter says the agreement would last four years, but details are still being reviewed. The deal comes about a week after the Writers Guild reached its own agreement with studios.

I'm Windsor Johnston, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.