Morning news brief

NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Steve Inskeep

Published February 6, 2026 at 4:49 AM EST

U.S. and Iran to hold talks about Iran's nuclear program, Congress continues debate on immigration enforcement changes as funding deadline looms, FBI examines ransom notes in search for Nancy Guthrie.

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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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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