Up First from NPR U.S. Preparing for Winter Storm; Trump's Use of Military; U.S Consumer Spending
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Jan 24, 2026 
Quill Lawrence, NPR reporter on military policy, and Tom Bowman, national security correspondent, discuss U.S. troop movements, deployments, and legal limits. Scott Horsley, economics correspondent, walks through rising consumer spending and who is driving it. Frank Morris reports from Tulsa on preparations, outages, and local impacts of a powerful winter storm.
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Tulsa Shoppers Prepare For Long Outage
- Frank Morris reports Tulsa residents stocking up on food, water, and toiletries ahead of the storm.
- People described canceled online orders and a mix of dread and looking forward to hunkering down with family.
Stay Safe During Power Outages
- Avoid using generators indoors or in garages and keep them away from windows to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Stay off treated but still dangerous roads and expect crews to need days or weeks to clear streets and restore power.
More Military Presence At Home And Abroad
- Tom Bowman and Quill Lawrence describe broader military use domestically and abroad during Trump's second term.
- They note active-duty forces on pre-deployment orders and extended National Guard presences, signaling greater readiness and domestic deployment.