Korva Coleman

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President Trump says he has canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until attacks against Iranian protesters come to a stop.

Trump had previously said he was looking at a request from Iran for a meeting.

That was after Trump threatened to attack Iran.

Writing online this morning, Trump told Iranians to keep protesting and, quote, help is on the way.

He didn't elaborate.

Javid Ali is a former National Security Council senior director.

He says the Trump administration needs to answer a legal question.

Last night, Trump also announced he'll impose tariffs on any country that does business with Iran.

He did not offer details.

The chair of the House Oversight Committee, Kentucky Republican James Comer, says that former President Bill Clinton failed to show up on Capitol Hill today for a deposition.

Comer is leading a congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Comer says there will be a consequence.

Comer says Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sent him a letter telling him they would not testify.

The New York Times reports they said they have already provided statements similar to others to the committee about the Epstein investigation.

The Clintons say that Congressman Comer is attempting to bring Congress to a halt.

simply to have them imprisoned.

President Trump travels to Detroit today to address a meeting of the city's business leaders.

The president's visit comes as the city opens its annual showcase of the automotive industry.

From member station WDET, Quinn Kleinfelter has more.