Todays Political News

Source: NPR

• Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
  June 12, 2026 by The Associated Press
  South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.
• LA mayoral candidate says she's frustrated with current mayor's 'lack of urgency'
  June 11, 2026 by Ailsa Chang
  The votes have been counted, and the mayoral incumbent in Los Angeles — Karen Bass — will face fellow Democrat Nithya Raman. The City Council member speaks with NPR's Ailsa Chang.
• Trump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes
  June 11, 2026 by Franco Ordoñez
  President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.
• Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence
  June 11, 2026 by Eric McDaniel
  The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.
• Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
  June 11, 2026 by Eric McDaniel
  Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.