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Clockwise General News — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Trump's Cabinet, facing multiple grave allegations of abusing her official authority. Her abrupt departure marks a significant shift in the administration. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. The White House confirmed her departure Monday, citing serious claims of an illicit affair with a subordinate and public alcohol consumption on the job. Keith Sonderling immediately steps in as acting Labor Secretary.

Clockwise General News — Middle East tensions are surging as doubt surrounds the future of a crucial ceasefire between Iran and the United States. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. The prospect of a second round of peace talks between the U.

Clockwise General News — A devastating mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, has left eight children dead, marking the deadliest such event in over two years. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. The gunman, identified as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, fatally shot seven of his own children and another child, also wounding his wife. He died after a police pursuit. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal case regarding Catholic preschools excluded from a state-funded program.

Clockwise Business News — Oil prices are surging and U. stocks pulled back today as renewed U. -Iran tensions escalated following a vessel seizure.

Clockwise Politics News — Businesses are now able to claim refunds for tariffs previously imposed by the Trump administration and later deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The refund system launched today, allowing importers to recover an estimated $166 billion paid on over 53 million shipments. The Supreme Court ruled in February that Trump usurped Congress's authority by setting these import tax rates. In related news, trade negotiations with Iran face increased uncertainty following a U.

Clockwise General News — seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz is casting significant doubt on a fragile ceasefire. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. The incident sparked renewed tensions, causing oil prices to jump and Wall Street to slide.

Clockwise General News — Rising inflation concerns grip global markets as new economic data emerges. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Reports indicate that global inflation concerns are deepening following recent economic indicators, with central banks under pressure to act. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern.

Clockwise General News — Navy has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an immediate vow of swift response from Tehran. This critical escalation has already pushed global oil prices higher, disrupting international energy markets. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern.

Clockwise Business News — Here's your Clockwise News business update. Nexus Core Systems, a U. AI infrastructure specialist, is a key partner in a new $1. 2 billion AI data center project in Morocco.

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump has issued stark warnings, threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure if ongoing peace talks in Pakistan fail. Tensions are escalating over the Strait of Hormuz. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. US negotiators are en route for a second round of talks, but Iran has reportedly declined to participate, citing "Washington's excessive demands. " The critical Strait of Hormuz remains in a tenuous standoff.