Trump said he will nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chairman, as director of national intelligence. The move follows backlash over Bill Pulte’s acting appointment and comes as a key surveillance authority is set to expire.
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President Donald Trump said he will nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, as director of national intelligence. Trump urged the Senate to confirm Clayton quickly as his acting pick, Bill Pulte, faces criticism on Capitol Hill.
In an exhilarating NCAA men's basketball championship game, the Florida Gators clinched their third national title with a narrow 65-63 win over the Houston Cougars. Florida's comeback from a 12-point deficit in the second half was highlighted by strategic plays and a strong defensive effort, particularly in the final moments when Walter Clayton Jr. disrupted Houston's Emanuel Sharp's potential game-winning shot. Clayton's defensive prowess, alongside his 11 second-half points, was instrumental in securing the victory for the Gators, underscoring the critical role of defense in their championship success.
A Clayton County doctor and hospital are being sued after a baby was allegedly decapitated during delivery. Attorneys representing the baby's parents, Jessica Ross and Treveon Taylor, held a news conference to announce the lawsuit against Dr. Tracey St. Julian and Southern Regional Medical Center. The lawsuit alleges that Dr. St. Julian used too much force during the delivery, resulting in the baby's decapitation. The couple's attorneys are seeking damages for the emotional distress they have suffered and are calling for an investigation to ensure similar tragedies do not occur in the future.
After a 24-hour manhunt, Andre Longmore, the suspect accused of killing four people in a Georgia suburb, was fatally shot by law enforcement forces. Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett declared the suspect "neutralized" and "dead" at a news conference, while officials are still working to determine a motive for the killings. A Henry County sheriff's deputy and a Clayton County police officer were injured in the attempt to arrest Longmore.