President Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence.

The MV Hondius cruise ship arrives at the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Post)

US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island

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The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

First lady Melania Trump speaks about Trump Accounts for children in foster care at the Department of Treasury, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care

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First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children.

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Corpus Christi’s delayed water response bubbles up to Texas governor’s race

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Frustrated by a lack of progress, Gov. Greg Abbott threatened state action. Gina Hinojosa, his Democratic opponent, accused him of backing industry over people.

Members of the media view the arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

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A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn.

FILE - Disposable flavored electronic cigarette devices are displayed for sale at a store in Pinecrest, Fla., June 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

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A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers.

FILE - The Gordie Howe Bridge is shown under construction between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'

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The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River, which President Donald Trump had previously threatened to block, has been delayed due to unresolved issues.

President Donald Trump signs a bill funding immigration enforcement in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation

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President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war.

FILE - A woman uses a walker as she exits an assisted living building, July 4, 2025, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

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Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage.

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James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad

Read full article: James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad

The more than $800,000 ad buy — the first by either candidate in the general election — continues the Austin Democrat’s push to win Latino voters as his race against GOP nominee Ken Paxton ramps up.

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Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting

Read full article: Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting

Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.

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Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?

Read full article: Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?

Experts say not to panic. These are the signs to look for to protect your fur babies.

Abraham Bonowitz, of the group Death Penalty Action, leads a demonstration outside the Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., on Monday, June 8, 2026, to oppose an upcoming execution in Alabama. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)

Alabama asks US Supreme Court to allow Thursday's blocked nitrogen gas execution

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Alabama is waging a last-minute legal fight to execute a man with nitrogen gas on Thursday night.

FILE - Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Pulte, speaks to reporters at the White House, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

Read full article: FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire.

Workers continue building the stage for a future UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan

Conservation groups sue to stop SpaceX land deal

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

Paxton’s office threatens legal action if Big 12 penalizes Texas Tech for playing QB who placed bets

Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack

Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence

US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island

Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care

Corpus Christi’s delayed water response bubbles up to Texas governor’s race

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad

Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting

Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?

Alabama asks US Supreme Court to allow Thursday's blocked nitrogen gas execution

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House

Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump's triumphal arch

Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition party

Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conduct

Judge rejects watchdog's bid to block Trump administration's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections

FBI seizes 13 websites that officials say were used by China to target and recruit US workers

Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'

Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers

Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

Texas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests

The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate

Texas’ charter school boom may soon bust, experts caution

Texas death row inmate asks Supreme Court to allow appeal challenging hypnotized witness

Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner

Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment'