First Thing: Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks
Summary
JD Vance is set to lead a US delegation to Pakistan if Iran agrees to more talks amid a ceasefire deadline. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned after misconduct allegations. Israeli soldiers and settlers have been reported to use sexual violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.Key Facts
- JD Vance will lead the US delegation to Islamabad if Iran agrees to further negotiations.
- Officials include Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law.
- Iran expresses mistrust of the US and refuses negotiations under threat.
- UN official Tom Fletcher warns that violent rhetoric about Iran worsens global humanitarian issues.
- Israeli soldiers and settlers reportedly use sexual assault and harassment to force Palestinians from the West Bank.
- Sexual violence contributes to Palestinian displacement and disrupts education and women's work.
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid allegations of misconduct, including drinking on the job and an affair.
- Chavez-DeRemer is the third cabinet member to resign during President Trump’s second term.
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