Iran Ceasefire Deadline, Labor Secretary Out, Hearing For New Fed Chair
- Iran refuses to negotiate under threat as U.S. delegation heads to Pakistan for potential talks.
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez de Riemer resigns amid misconduct investigation.
- President Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces Senate confirmation hurdles.
- Senator Tom Tillis bl
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