Politics · June 13, 2026
Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton's departure
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President Donald Trump announces intent to appoint James M. McDonald as the next U.S. attorney for SDNY, replacing Jay Clayton who was nominated as DNI director.
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