NPR News: 06-12-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
President Trump nominates James Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue, killing eight, and Trump opens protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing, drawing criticism. The Trump administration suspends homelessness funding for Los Angeles over mismanagement concerns. Additionally, a Minnesota man pleads guilty to federal murder charges for killing former state officials, avoiding the death penalty.
Topics discussed
Trump nominates James Clayton for Director of National Intelligence
Israel continues military operations in Lebanon amid paused Iran strikes
Trump opens protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing
Severe weather and tornadoes sweep through the Midwest
Federal homelessness funding suspended for Los Angeles
Shooter of Minnesota politicians pleads guilty to murder
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