NPR News: 06-12-2026 2AM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Ronan.
What is President Trump's nomination for Director of National Intelligence?
President Trump says he will nominate former Securities and Exchange Commissioner James Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence. Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. If confirmed, he would replace Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month, citing the need to be with her husband, who's fighting cancer. NPR congressional correspondent Eric McDaniel reports Clayton's expected nomination is being well-received in the Senate, where he faces a confirmation hearing.
What are the latest developments in Israel's military operations in Lebanon?
He's being received well in the Senate, where he needs 50 votes to be confirmed to be DNI. Republican leader John Thune and top Intel Democrat Mark Warner have both expressed some optimism around the pick. In addition to being a prosecutor and former SEC head, Clayton was an accomplished attorney in the private sector. And while he's been the U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, the office has done a couple high-profile things, not least of which is the indictment of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
How is President Trump changing fishing regulations in the Pacific Ocean?
While airstrikes in Iran have paused amid the ongoing talks, Israel continues military operations in Lebanon. From Beirut, NPR's Jawad Rizkal has more.
The Israeli military struck multiple locations across southern Lebanon on Thursday, killing eight people, according to Lebanese state media. One strike near a hospital in Tyre killed a person and wounded 10 nurses and hospital staff. Iran-backed Hezbollah said it responded with rocket and drone attacks against Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon.
What impact does severe weather have on the Midwest?
Earlier this week, residents of Tyre's Christian Quarter were warned to evacuate after Israel reported Hezbollah activity in the area, without providing evidence. On Thursday, families began slowly returning following a statement from Israel's defense minister permitting residents to go home. Lebanese health authorities say more than 3,700 people have been killed since the conflict escalated in March, including nearly 600 women and children and over 130 paramedics. Juhad Rizqallah, NPR News, Beirut.
President Trump is opening the waters of protected areas in the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing. The move is opposed by Native Hawaiian cultural groups. NPR's Lauren Summer reports.
protected area in the country is in the northwestern Hawaiian islands. Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary is home to pristine coral reefs and habitat for rare species. Trump has signed a proclamation to open most of its waters to commercial fishing, along with two other Pacific marine monuments. The move is supported by the tuna fishing industry, which says it's facing tough international competition.
Why is the Trump administration suspending homelessness funding in Los Angeles?
Conservation groups say rolling back protections puts the unique ecosystem at risk. The area is also considered sacred by Native Hawaiian cultural groups who fought for decades for it to receive protections. Lauren Sommer, NPR News.
Severe weather Thursday evening swept through the Midwest. Tornadoes damaged buildings in the city of Streeter, Illinois. That's about 80 miles southwest of Chicago. An estimated 240,000 people in the area are without power. This is NPR. The Trump administration says it is suspending homelessness funding for the city of Los Angeles, citing financial mismanagement. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports federal officials say they'll investigate the local agency that oversees the money.
What led to the guilty plea in the Minnesota political violence case?
The move is the latest blow to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, or LASA, which has long coordinated services for both L.A. city and county. Last year, audits found it failed to properly track spending or the outcome of programs. The county then said it would pull its local money out of the agency, and the city of L.A. was considering the same. Now, the federal housing agency HUD says it will investigate whether Lhasa broke any laws in its handling of federal contracts. In a statement, the local agency said it's already working to improve oversight. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass noted that homelessness there has finally come down the past two years,
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:04
2
What is President Trump's nomination for Director of National Intelligence?
0:04–0:33
3
What are the latest developments in Israel's military operations in Lebanon?
0:33–1:00
4
How is President Trump changing fishing regulations in the Pacific Ocean?
1:00–1:29
5
What impact does severe weather have on the Midwest?
1:29–2:32
6
Why is the Trump administration suspending homelessness funding in Los Angeles?
2:32–3:15
7
What led to the guilty plea in the Minnesota political violence case?
3:15–5:04