Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton's departure

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his intent to appoint James M. McDonald as the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).

The high-profile position is opening up following Trump's recent nomination of the district's current U.S. attorney, Jay Clayton, to serve in his cabinet as the nation's new director of national intelligence.

"I am confident that Jamie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York...