
Trump touts talks with Iran as Tehran denies engagement
Trump claimed productive conversations with Iran and suggested a deal may be near, but Iran denied any talks since the current escalation began; the day also featured Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary, ICE deployment to airports amid TSA staffing issues, and other policy moves including potential limits on mail-in ballots and a decision related to wind-energy plans with TotalEnergies.