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more doubts about peace talks on Lisa Brady Fox News. A White House official says Vice President J.D. Vance is in meetings at the White House. He's been expected to lead a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks with Iran. President Trump still sounding optimistic earlier, telling CNBC. I think we're in a very strong negotiating position to do what other presidents should have done during a 47-year period. We have 47 years where these bloodthirsty people have been killing a lot of soldiers, a lot of our soldiers, and a lot of other people. He's been threatening ramped-up bombing if there's no deal with a two-week ceasefire set to expire tomorrow. But Iran has demanded an end to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. In state media reports, a foreign ministry official says the seizure of two Iranian ships amounts to piracy at sea and state terrorism, and that there's no final decision on whether to attend talks. Meantime, the Israeli military just reporting rockets fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah towards soldiers in southern Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon have a 10 ceasefire with peace talks expected this week in Washington The Trump administration has no plan so the 60 window really is you know arbitrary House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar on an upcoming deadline for the President to seek approval from Congress to continue operations under the War Powers Act. This as Senate Democrats try for the fifth time this year to advance a War Powers resolution. The Fed Chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, facing a Senate confirmation hearing. I'm committed to ensuring that the conduct of monetary policy remains strictly independent. Though also telling lawmakers he does not believe independence is threatened when elected officials state their views on interest rates. Top Banking Committee Democrat Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren says he'd be a sock puppet for what she calls the president's illegal takeover of the Fed. America is listening to Fox News. I'm Dana Perino. This week on Perino on Politics, I'm joined by Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Malusian Listen and follow now at foxnewspodcast or wherever you get your favorite podcasts Must listen to podcasts from Fox News Audio A man who in the U illegally just sentenced to 180 days in prison for groping students in Virginia where he had been attending high school. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Israel Christopher Flores Ortiz came to the U.S. illegally from El Salvador in 2024. The 18-year-old, soon-to-be 19-year-old high school junior is accused of grabbing multiple girls between the legs in the hallway at Fairfax High School. Fox's Alex Hogan and Flores Ortiz could have faced several years in prison after pleading guilty to nine misdemeanor counts. He could be picked up by ICE after being released from prison. An Indiana law that bans college IDs for voting is back in effect. Indiana Republicans call it a win for election integrity after the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals overruled a federal judge who blocked Senate Bill 10. that was passed last year that prohibits the use of student IDs as a form of voter identification. Supporters of the law say it closes loopholes and keeps those without permanent residency from casting ballots in communities where they do not officially live and prevents fraud Opponents sue the state over SB 10 alleging the law violates students constitutional rights Jeff Manasso, Fox News. Tributes to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday. King Charles in a video message reflected on the decades-long reign of his dearest mama. She remained constant, steadfast, and wholly devoted to the people she served. The king, though, believes the current state of the world would have troubled her deeply. I take heart from her belief that goodness will always prevail. The 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth is being marked by revealing the final design of her official memorial statue. It'll be placed in London's St. James's Park, a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace. Fox is Jonathan Savage in London. Wall Street in the red after an early rally. The Dow's down 106. And Lisa Brady, Fox News. This week on the Fox True Crime Podcast, psychotherapist and author Lena Durhally breaks down the mind of Chris Watts and the warning signs behind one of America's most disturbing family murders. Listen and follow now at foxtruecrime.com.