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    Tillerson on the ropes with Iran deal deadline looming

    It's been reported that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has considered leaving his job because of disagreements with President Trump. Today Tillerson held a special news conference about his tenure. Calling "erroneous" reports that he had to be persuaded to remain in his post.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 4, 2017 • 1 min read

    It's been reported that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has considered leaving his job because of disagreements with President Trump. Today Tillerson held a special news conference about his tenure. Calling "erroneous" reports that he had to be persuaded to remain in his post.

    Tillerson was also asked about reports on the Iran nuclear deal and how it fits into US relations with that country. Susan Glasser, international affairs correspondent with Politico, expounds on the he-said, he-said going on in Washington.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Devan Schwartz

      Producer

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      Luke Vander Ploeg

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Susan Glasser

      staff writer at The New Yorker, co-author of “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021”

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