Up First from NPR FBI Search Journalist's Home, U.S. Greenland Talks, Mental Health Funding
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Jan 15, 2026 
Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent, discusses significant diplomatic tensions following U.S.-Denmark talks about Greenland, highlighting concerns over President Trump's security claims. He explains the Danish pushback and its implications for international relations. The conversation also addresses the alarming FBI search of a Washington Post reporter's home, sparking fears about press freedom. Additionally, Ordoñez touches on the recent restoration of nearly $2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction programs.
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Raid Raises Press Freedom Alarm
- The FBI searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Nathanson's home as part of a leak probe, seizing computers and a smartwatch.
- Press advocates warn this escalation signals a broader pattern of this administration undermining independent journalism.
National Security Used To Justify Search
- The search ties to a case against contractor Aurelio Perez Lugones accused of retaining national defense information.
- Federal officials invoke national security exemptions that can override usual reporter protections.
Context Suggests Pattern Of Pressure
- Observers point to a pattern of pressure on media from lawsuits, regulator probes, and public attacks by President Trump.
- The raid risks being viewed as part of broader efforts to intimidate journalists and chill source reporting.