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NPR | By A Martínez,

Michel Martin

Published January 15, 2026 at 3:47 AM CST

The FBI searched a Washington Post reporter's home Wednesday, Denmark says a working group will be formed to address U.S. concerns, Trump administration reverses mental health cuts.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.

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