NPR News: 06-13-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
President Trump plans to nominate former attorney James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Meanwhile, conflicting reports emerge regarding an imminent peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Anthropic abruptly shuts down its latest AI models following a government ban on foreign access due to security concerns. Additionally, U.S. foreign aid cuts are causing therapeutic food shortages for malnourished children in Senegal.
Topics discussed
Trump nominates James McDonald as US Attorney for SDNY
US and Iran peace deal signing timeline disagreements
Anthropic shuts down AI models after US ban on foreign access
US aid cuts cause therapeutic food shortages in Senegal
Pope Leo's flight grounded; rides on King Philip's jet
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