NPR News Now covers the extension of the US-China rare earth trade truce ahead of President Xi’s state visit, alongside reports on ICE’s plan to build mobile detention facilities. The episode also highlights a new poll showing Democrats leading in congressional races due to voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration. Additionally, it details a federal judge’s review of the White House ban on major news outlets and the criminal investigation into Camp Mystic following deadly flash floods, concluding with updates on Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Nolo.