President Donald Trump announced he will appoint James M. McDonald, one of his personal lawyers, as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald will replace Jay Clayton, who Trump nominated to be director of national intelligence.
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James M. McDonald is currently a partner at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.
McDonald worked as a federal prosecutor and served in financial regulation and White House counsel roles under previous administrations.
He is part of President Trump's legal team handling Trump's appeal of felony convictions related to hush money payments.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York is a major Justice Department position overseeing cases like terrorism, fraud, and corruption.
McDonald helped secure the dropping of a fraud case against billionaire Gautam Adani, which began under the Biden administration.
Jay Clayton was nominated by Trump to be director of national intelligence, opening the U.S. Attorney position.
The U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan publicly supports McDonald’s appointment.
Trump’s announcement responds to increased pressure to fill leadership roles in intelligence agencies after recent resignations.
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President Donald Trump announced he will select James McDonald as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald will replace Jay Clayton, who was recently nominated to be the director of national intelligence.
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President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social.
James McDonald is the nominee for U.S. Attorney in Manhattan (Southern District of New York).
He will replace Jay Clayton in this position.
Jay Clayton was nominated to be director of national intelligence earlier the same week.
The Southern District of New York is a key federal prosecutor's office in the U.S. justice system.
The announcement ended speculation about who would fill the U.S. Attorney role.
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The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump's name from one of its venues. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran announced that they are close to reaching a deal to end ongoing conflicts.
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The Kennedy Center took down President Trump's name from a part of its facility.
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating to stop fighting.
Both countries said a peace deal is near.
This news was reported on CBS Weekend News on June 13.
The Kennedy Center is a major cultural venue in the U.S.
Diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is ongoing to reduce tensions.
The removal of President Trump's name marks a notable change at the Kennedy Center.
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Resident doctors in England have stopped their planned strike after the government made a new pay and contract offer. The doctors’ union will now ask its members to vote on whether to accept the offer or continue strike actions.
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Doctors were planning a four-day strike starting Monday, which would have been their 16th strike since 2023.
The British Medical Association (BMA) received a last-minute government offer and paused the strike.
The offer includes returning to 2016 contract terms for local doctors and a 6.6% average pay raise by April 2027.
The BMA will hold a vote among resident doctors to decide if the offer is acceptable.
Doctors called for fair pay and enough jobs to reduce the problem of doctors being unemployed despite high demand.
NHS England warned that the planned strike would have worsened pressure on health services during warm weather and the World Cup.
The health secretary said the country cannot afford higher pay after a nearly 29% increase over the last three years.
The BMA said strikes are a last option and they will continue only if the government refuses to negotiate seriously.
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President Donald Trump announced his choice of James M. McDonald to be the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor and current lawyer at Sullivan & Cromwell, would replace Jay Clayton, who Trump nominated to be director of national intelligence.
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James M. McDonald is nominated by President Trump to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York.
McDonald was once an Assistant U.S. Attorney in that same district.
He currently works as a litigation partner at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.
McDonald was personally involved in Trump’s appeal of his Manhattan hush money conviction.
The Southern District of New York office handles important cases like terrorism, espionage, fraud, and public corruption.
McDonald helped the Justice Department drop a fraud case against billionaire Gautam Adani, a case started during the Biden administration.
He served as director of enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission during Trump’s first term.
Jay Clayton is nominated to be the new director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard.
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A police officer in Pasadena accidentally shot a fellow officer during a playful moment with loaded guns. The incident happened in September 2025 and left one officer seriously hurt.
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The shooting was accidental and happened during "horseplay," meaning playful or joking behavior.
Both officers had loaded guns at the time.
The event took place in the parking lot of the Pasadena Police Department.
One officer was seriously injured from the accidental shooting.
Dashcam footage captured the whole incident.
The incident occurred in September 2025.
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President Trump’s claims of voter fraud in California are causing challenges for Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate for governor, who has Trump’s endorsement. Hilton is trying to run in a state where President Trump is very unpopular.
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Steve Hilton is the Republican nominee for California governor.
President Trump has publicly supported Hilton in the race.
Trump has made accusations of voter fraud in California.
California is a state where President Trump has low approval.
Hilton is a former British political adviser who became a U.S. politician.
Hilton emphasizes his endorsement by President Trump during the campaign.
The voter fraud claims complicate Hilton’s efforts to attract voters in California.
The article focuses on the political challenges in the California governor’s race linked to Trump’s influence.
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Senator Ted Cruz is distancing himself from President Trump by supporting candidates in Republican primaries who are opposed by Trump-backed rivals. This move signals Cruz's attempt to prepare for a possible 2028 presidential run while challenging Trump’s control over the Republican Party.
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Ted Cruz is endorsing Rick Jackson for Georgia governor and Alan Wilson for South Carolina governor, both running against Trump-endorsed candidates.
Rick Jackson faces Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, with a runoff on June 16 in Georgia.
Alan Wilson is running against Trump-supported Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in a South Carolina runoff on June 23.
Cruz is currently the only potential 2028 Republican presidential contender publicly opposing Trump’s endorsements in these key races.
Cruz privately criticized Trump's tariffs last year, saying they could hurt the economy and Republicans’ chance to control Congress.
Cruz has also criticized Vice President Vance’s foreign policy, who is seen as a Trump ally and potential 2028 candidate.
To build support for a 2028 run, Cruz has been hosting a podcast, giving speeches, and connecting with small donors.
Cruz’s challenge to Trump’s endorsements may complicate his relationship with the president and affect his future political plans.
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ABC News highlighted the dangers of the "Benadryl challenge," a harmful trend on TikTok. Dr. Alok Patel explained why this challenge can seriously harm children and urged parents to be cautious.
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The "Benadryl challenge" is a TikTok trend that encourages risky behavior involving the drug Benadryl.
Benadryl is an allergy medicine that can be dangerous if taken in large amounts.
The trend can cause serious health problems or even death in children.
Dr. Alok Patel from ABC News discussed the dangers to help parents understand the risks.
Parents are encouraged to watch for signs and talk to their kids about the risks of internet challenges.
The report aims to raise awareness and prevent harm from this popular but dangerous online activity.
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Democratic Representative Seth Moulton criticized a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran that President Donald Trump said would be signed soon. Moulton called the deal very bad and said it looked like the U.S. was giving in to Iran’s leader.
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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran plan to sign a peace framework on Sunday.
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton from Massachusetts spoke against the deal.
Moulton described the agreement as a "terrible deal."
He said the agreement was similar to a surrender by the U.S. to Iran’s supreme leader.
The criticism was made during an interview on MS NOW on Saturday.
The article does not provide details on the specific terms of the deal.
The development involves ongoing U.S.-Iran relations and efforts to achieve peace.
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A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to undo changes made at national parks and historic sites that removed or altered displays about U.S. history. The judge said these changes restricted the full story of America by excluding important parts about different communities. The administration must also stop any new changes and report weekly on their progress.
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A judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction to stop and reverse changes at national parks ordered by President Trump’s administration.
These changes came from an executive order aimed at removing content seen as “inappropriately disparaging” to Americans.
The judge said this effort limits history by censoring parts about communities’ struggles and achievements.
Lawsuit filed by conservation and historical groups claimed the administration forced removal of exhibits on topics like slavery and climate change.
Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia had exhibits on enslaved people removed under this policy.
Other examples include removing a sign with a Pride flag and films on labor history at different parks.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed removing “improper partisan ideology” from public federal exhibits following the executive order.
The judge requires the administration to provide weekly progress reports on restoring the original exhibits.
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A Haitian asylum seeker named Daphy Michel died from hypothermia in Pittsburgh after being released from federal custody. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, meaning it was caused by another person’s actions, and her family plans to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Daphy Michel, 31, died on March 2, 2026, after being found at a bus shelter in Pittsburgh.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide due to hypothermia.
Michel was an asylum seeker from Haiti who arrived at the U.S. southern border in 2022.
She was released from ICE custody on February 27, despite severe mental health issues and a language barrier.
Michel had been arrested previously for psychiatric-related behavior and had spent six months in jail.
After release, she was wearing light clothing in cold winter weather, which led to her hypothermia.
ICE denies responsibility, stating she died three days after their encounter and had belongings, a phone, and access to transport.
Michel’s family attorney plans to file a lawsuit against ICE related to her death.
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Manuel, a Latin American asylum seeker, was arrested by ICE at a soccer match in New Jersey in July 2025 while attending a FIFA game with his sons. He was detained because his asylum application had been canceled, and he has since been separated from his family for nearly a year. His case highlights the risks immigrant fans face during events with tight security, especially under the Trump administration’s immigration rules.
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Manuel attended a FIFA Club World Cup Final match in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with two of his sons in July 2025.
He attempted to fly a recreational drone at the stadium but was stopped because the area was a no-fly zone due to President Donald Trump’s security.
Security agents quickly arrested Manuel and took him inside the stadium.
ICE agents detained Manuel after checking his immigration status and learning his asylum case was closed a month earlier.
Manuel and his family claim they were not notified about the closure of his asylum case and that he was denied legal rights during detention.
Manuel’s wife states that he was pressured to sign documents he did not understand and was not allowed to contact his lawyer.
Human Rights Watch has warned about the risk of immigrant fans being targeted or separated from families at events with increased security measures.
The incident occurred amid heightened immigration enforcement policies introduced during President Trump’s administration.
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Two young males have been arrested after a teenage girl was seriously injured in an incident involving a loading vehicle in Essex. The girl remains in critical condition in hospital, and police are asking for witnesses or videos to help with the investigation.
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The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday in the Chalkwell Park area of Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
The vehicle involved was a small articulated loading vehicle that a group took control of without permission.
An 18-year-old man from Westcliff and a 17-year-old boy from Leigh-on-Sea were arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Police and paramedics responded quickly, and the girl was taken to hospital where she is in critical condition.
A cordon remains in place at the scene as the investigation continues.
Police are asking people who were there or have videos to come forward with information.
Chalkwell Park was the site of a fatal accident last year when a tree fell on two young children, killing one.
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said that high gas prices are mainly caused by state policies and taxes set by Democratic officials, not by problems in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. He made these comments during an interview on Fox News.
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Doug Burgum is the U.S. Interior Secretary.
He spoke on Fox News with host Aishah Hasnie.
Burgum blamed state policies and taxes for high gasoline prices.
He pointed to Democratic state officials as responsible for these policies.
He said the gas price differences across the U.S. come mostly from state decisions.
He said the issues in the Strait of Hormuz do not explain the price increases.
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Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell who died after viewing harmful online content, criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for rushing social media restrictions aimed at protecting children. The government plans to limit access to certain social media platforms for under-16s, but Russell says these broad bans could cause more harm and that current regulations have not effectively stopped young people from seeing dangerous content.
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Molly Russell died by suicide at age 14 in 2017 after viewing harmful online content.
The UK government is preparing to announce new social media restrictions for children, potentially banning under-16s from high-risk platforms.
Ian Russell spoke out, calling the rushed announcement "deplorable" and blaming political motives.
The prime minister’s office says protecting children is the priority and they have conducted thorough consultations.
A survey by the Molly Rose Foundation found nearly half of girls aged 13-17 see high-risk harmful content weekly despite the Online Safety Act.
The Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, aims to stop children from seeing illegal or harmful content online, with Ofcom as the regulator.
Campaigners, including Russell, say Ofcom has been ineffective at enforcing the new rules.
Ian Russell calls for better, more targeted online protections rather than blanket bans.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would "go to hell" because of his religious views. Talarico, a Democrat and Presbyterian seminarian, is running against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the 2026 Senate race in Texas.
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Dan Patrick made the comment at the Texas Republican Party convention, criticizing Talarico’s use of the Bible in his campaign.
James Talarico is a Democratic state representative running for U.S. Senate against Ken Paxton.
Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House in 2023 on accusations of bribery and abuse of trust.
Talarico supports LGBTQ+ rights and has described God as "nonbinary," which he says reflects his interpretation of the Bible.
A recent poll showed Talarico leading Paxton by 3 points among likely voters.
Independent and Latino voters show stronger support for Talarico compared to Paxton.
Prediction markets currently give Paxton a slightly higher chance of winning than Talarico.
Talarico responded to Patrick's comments by accusing him of prioritizing donors over vulnerable people.
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Senator John Fetterman criticized Maine Democrat Graham Platner during a Fox News interview, accusing Democrats of double standards because Platner is in their party despite controversy. Platner responded by attacking Fetterman’s behavior and effectiveness, while their feud highlights deeper differences about electability and party values ahead of the November election.
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John Fetterman strongly criticized Graham Platner, calling him names and questioning his past behavior.
Fetterman said if Platner were a Republican, Democrats would harshly criticize him.
Platner is running to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine.
Platner responded to Fetterman by criticizing his conduct and saying he wants to be functional in Washington.
Platner’s campaign has faced controversy, including allegations about his past relationships and a chest tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.
Platner admitted struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and apologized for some actions.
Both use blunt, anti-establishment language and appeal to working-class voters but differ on political style and reputation.
The fight reflects concerns about how much controversy Democrats will accept in important races.
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President Donald Trump announced that a new peace deal framework with Iran is planned to be signed on Sunday. He said this deal is better than the one made by past U.S. governments, referring to the agreement from President Obama’s time.
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President Trump confirmed on social media that the Iran deal is scheduled to be signed on Sunday.
The deal is described as a peace framework between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump stated that the current U.S.-Iran relationship is better than in previous administrations.
He mentioned the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal in comparison, implying this new deal improves on it.
The announcement came on a Saturday afternoon via Truth Social, President Trump’s platform.
The new deal aims to change how the U.S. and Iran interact politically.
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Podcaster Joe Rogan expressed his frustration with President Donald Trump's current agenda. He questioned whether the president is fulfilling the promises that led to his re-election and talked about concerns regarding the Justice Department.
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Joe Rogan is a well-known podcaster who often discusses politics and current events.
Rogan expressed frustration with President Trump's actions during his second term.
He questioned if President Trump is keeping the promises made during the election campaign.
Rogan discussed these views in a recent episode along with author Cameron Hanes.
Concerns about the Justice Department’s role and actions were part of their conversation.
The discussion reflects some public debate about the direction of President Trump’s administration.
President Donald Trump began his second term following the 2024 election.
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