Up First from NPR Trump's Speech In Davos, DOJ Subpoenas For Minnesota, SCOTUS Federal Reserve Case
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Jan 21, 2026 
Danielle Kurtzleben, a National political reporter for NPR, analyzes Trump's contentious speech at Davos, highlighting how tariff threats and talks of Greenland overshadowed economic discussions. Sergio Martinez Beltran sheds light on the DOJ's controversial subpoenas in Minnesota, revealing the fears within immigrant communities. Nina Totenberg discusses a pivotal Supreme Court case on the president’s power to remove a Federal Reserve governor, stressing its potential impact on central bank independence and financial markets.
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Davos Focus Overshadowed By Provocations
- President Trump's Davos appearances mix economic messaging with provocative foreign-policy stances that dominate headlines.
- Danielle Kurtzleben notes Greenland and tariff threats overshadow his stated focus on affordability and housing policy.
Rhetoric Outpaces Policy Details
- Trump's lengthy Davos remarks reiterated familiar themes while skirting concrete affordability measures.
- Danielle Kurtzleben says he hyped the economy but largely didn't follow through on policy plans like housing reforms.
Minnesota Subpoenas Escalate Tensions
- DOJ subpoenas target Minnesota leaders amid clashes over ICE operations and local pushback.
- Sergio Martinez Beltran reports officials call the subpoenas intimidation and say federal tactics are scaring immigrant communities.