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NPR | By Leila Fadel,
Michel Martin
Published January 26, 2026 at 3:49 AM CST

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.