Danielle Kurtzleben
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Danielle Kurtzleben is an American journalist and correspondent for NPR. She has covered U.S. politics, campaigns, and the White House, and previously worked as a political reporter for U.S. News & World Report.
2 episodes featuring Danielle Kurtzleben
Up First from NPR
Trump’s power faces tests at home and on NATO’s eastern flank
The episode connects legal and institutional resistance in Washington with a security warning that Russia could probe NATO’s unity through deniable attacks.
Sep 18, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
Consumers retrench as warships strain and polls miss late shifts
The episode connects household pressure, military readiness, and polling uncertainty to broader questions about how institutions respond to rapid change.
Aug 15, 2026 · 19 min