CNN 5 Things New Intense Bombardment of Tehran, Mullin Picked to Replace Noem at DHS, World Cheese Champs and more
Mar 6, 2026
New strikes cause smoke and damage in Tehran and stir international reaction. A sudden leadership change at DHS shakes up Washington. A Texas congressman withdraws after a personal scandal. Plans for a White House ballroom face delays amid preservation pushback. The Netherlands takes top honors at the World Championship Cheese contest.
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New Intense Bombardment Over Tehran
- Israel has begun a new phase of strikes on Tehran after roughly 2,500 strikes earlier in the conflict.
- Video shows a massive crater and live-report impact footage, and CSIS estimates $3.7 billion cost in the first 100 hours, highlighting scale and damage.
Major Shakeup At DHS After Controversial Ad Testimony
- President Trump fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her amid mounting criticism.
- Noem's testimony about a $220 million DHS ad campaign featuring her triggered controversy, and Trump demoted her to a new envoy role called Shield of the Americas.
Tony Gonzalez Drops Re-election After Affair Admission
- Texas Rep. Tony Gonzalez admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died and announced he will drop his re-election bid.
- House GOP leaders publicly pressured him, with Tom Emmer calling him essentially a liar before Gonzalez withdrew.