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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Leila Fadel

Published January 6, 2026 at 4:47 AM EST

Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty in first court appearance, Trump to meet with House Republicans at Kennedy Center, U.S. health officials reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children.

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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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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