The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his adversaries Source

Pope Francis showing early signs of kidney failure; New York City’s Friars Club sold at foreclosure auction Source

Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his “favorite place to be” and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians. Source

President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of “confusion” and “fear.” Source

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end. Source

Monday marks three years since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has been Ukraine’s decisive ally. Now, President Trump seems to be turning his back. Source

John Oliver has been unleashing his searing, satirical take on the U.S., his adopted homeland, for years. The comedian plans to continue for “as long as America has systemic problems.” Source

Aurora Phelps​ was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico. Source

AfD, the far-right German political party, saw its best election results since forming 12 years ago. Holly Williams has the latest. Source

This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in years, with 19,000 people already dead halfway through the season. Elise Preston reports. Source