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5 min readIran Ceasefire Extended, Scientists' Deaths Under Investigation
President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely on Tuesday, just a day before it was set to expire, while keeping the naval blockade on Iranian shipping in place. The announcement came after Trump had told CNBC hours earlier that he was prepared to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges. The president said on Truth Social that he would extend the ceasefire because of the chaos the war has caused inside the Iranian regime, giving the faction inside Iran that wants a peace deal room to negotiate. Trump made clear he won't be rushed into a deal, telling CNBC: "I want to make a good deal. I'm not gonna be rushed. I have all the time in the world." He also criticized Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, for speaking out against the war, saying it "gives the other side some hope, and I don't want them to have hope."
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- 1 (00:34) **Iran Ceasefire Extended Indefinitely** - President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran just before it was set to expire, while maintaining the naval blockade.
- 2 (06:10) **Trump Pleads for Iranian Women Facing Execution** - The president appeals to Iran to spare eight women facing execution, calling it a potential starting point for negotiations.
- 3 (07:47) **Third Congressional Resignation in a Week** - Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid federal criminal charges and House Ethics Committee findings.
- 4 (09:46) **Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns** - The Labor Secretary steps down amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a staffer and drinking on the job.
- 5 (11:25) **New Acting Leadership and High-Profile Indictment** - Keith Sonderling becomes acting Labor Secretary, and Todd Blanche becomes acting Attorney General, who immediately announces a major indictment.
- 6 (13:02) **House Investigates Missing and Dead Scientists** - The House Oversight Committee launches a probe into 10-11 scientists with ties to U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs who have died or disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
- 7 (14:56) **Reasons for Suspicion in Scientist Cases** - Lawmakers raise national security concerns, suggesting foreign adversaries like China or Russia could be involved.
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President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, more leadership changes shake up Capitol Hill, and the House Oversight Committee launches an investigation into nearly a dozen nuclear and aerospace scientists who have died or disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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