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President Trump has a clear objective ahead of U.S.
and Iranian peace talks on Saturday.
The president says Iran will also reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil tankers.
But President Trump says Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls for the Strait.
There are reports Iran is charging a dollar per barrel of oil aboard all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
In an unusual and unexpected event, First Lady Melania Trump wrote a statement here, forcefully denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein or knowledge of his crimes.
Mrs. Trump called lies linking her with Epstein devoid of ethical standards.
She also urged Congress to hold hearings for the victims of Epstein, saying then and only then we will have the truth.
At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
The public statement from the White House was not expected but was made, Mrs. Trump says, as her attorneys fight unfounded and baseless lies.
She also says Congress must hold hearings with survivors.
The House Oversight Committee has compelled testimony from several high-profile individuals as part of an investigation into Epstein.
At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
Before her ouster last week, former Attorney General Pam Bondi was scheduled for a deposition with the House Oversight Committee on April 14th.
Her testimony is tied to the panel's investigation into the Justice Department's handling of the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
But a spokesperson for the Oversight Committee says Bondi will not appear because she was subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General.
but adds the committee will contact Bondi's personal counsel to discuss next steps regarding scheduling her deposition.
Top committee Democrat Robert Garcia says the subpoena issued is still binding in that if Bondi defies it, Democrats will begin contempt charges.
At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
Before her ouster last week, former Attorney General Pam Bondi was scheduled for a deposition with the House Oversight Committee on April 14th.