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NPR | By Michel Martin,

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Published February 11, 2026 at 3:48 AM CST

A person was briefly detained in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, Israeli prime minister to meet with Trump, lawmakers appear divided on ICE reforms as funding deadline approaches.

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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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Steve Inskeep

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

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