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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Michel Martin

Published January 26, 2026 at 4:49 AM EST

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A 37-year-old man was killed by federal officers in Minneapolis, sparking new protests; many Senate Democrats say they plan to vote against DHS funding; winter storm knocks out power to thousands.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.