Episode Appearances
Up First from NPR · Feb 13, 2026
ICE Leaving Minnesota, DHS Funding Deadline, EPA Vehicle Emissions
“Individual killed during ICE Minnesota surge operation; subject of ongoing investigation”
ICE Immigration Enforcement OperationsDHS Funding and Government Shutdown RiskImmigration Enforcement Accountability
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Politics Friday · Feb 12, 2026
Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session
“Killed by federal agent during ICE operation; investigation involvement by BCA being debated”
ICE Immigration Enforcement Operations and State ResponseFraud Prevention and Inspector General Office ImplementationPaid Family Medical Leave Program Sustainability
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The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
How the Trump Justice Department is targeting his perceived opponents
“Woman killed in Minneapolis; DOJ investigating her widow instead of the shooting itself, focusing on widow's activist group ties.”
Justice Department politicization and weaponizationFederal Reserve independence and presidential pressureFirst Amendment protections for lawmakers and journalists
View AnalysisThe NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 16, 2026
Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go
“37-year-old killed in Minnesota ICE shooting incident that became focal point for narrative control efforts”
Congressional Spending Deadlines and Government Shutdown PreventionAffordable Care Act Subsidy Extensions and Premium IncreasesTrump Administration Health Care Plan and Affordability Messaging
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