The Headlines

Trump’s Controversial Pick to Oversee U.S. Intelligence, and a Surge in Preventable Diseases

June 3, 2026·9 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Plus, how Marcia Lucas was "the heart" behind "Star Wars." Here’s what we’re covering: Iran War Live Updates, by The New York Times Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says, by Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, by Maggie Haberman, Julian E. Barnes and Matthew Goldstein Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models, by Sheera Frenkel and Tripp Mickle Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline, by Maggie Astor and Dani Blum Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80, by Alex Traub Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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