Kim Vinnell

FBI agents have searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation into leaked classified information.

Hannah Natanson, who covers the Trump administration's overhaul of the federal workforce, was reportedly told she's not the focus of the probe.

But it's a rare and dramatic move that some are calling a threat to journalism.

Reporter Helen Costa has been following the story.

to Uganda, where a security operation is underway as voting takes place in the country's presidential election.

81-year-old Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to extend his four-decade rule after a campaign marred by violence.

Uganda has significant influence in East Africa, deploying troops in several countries as part of peacekeeping or anti-insurgency missions.

Aaron Ross is covering the election.

That's despite the threat from an opponent who's attracted the backing of many of the country's younger voters.

And today's recommended read is the latest in our On The Money series, which looks at how rent is increasing for millions of Americans and by as much as 40% in some of the US's biggest metro areas.

There's a link to the story in the description.

And if you're in the market for more econ and finance news, check out our sister podcast, Morning Bit.

You'll find it wherever you get your podcasts.

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Hi, I'm Kim Vinnell in Whanganui, New Zealand.

It's Wednesday, January 14th.

Today, Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting and promises help is on its way.