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President Donald Trump announced his intent Saturday to nominate James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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President Donald Trump, James M. McDonald, Jay Clayton, Nicholas Biase
What
President Donald Trump announced his intent Saturday to nominate James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:57:55 GMT · 4h 16m ago
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Why
McDonald would replace Jay Clayton, who Trump nominated this week for the role of director of national intelligence.
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If confirmed, McDonald would oversee a prestigious Justice Department prosecution office covering cases from terrorism to public corruption, potentially influencing significant legal proceedings.
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