The 7 Senate fails to stop Iran strikes; White House ballroom backlash; headphones on planes; and more
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Mar 5, 2026 A news roundup covering Congress failing to curb strikes on Iran and ICE winding down a Fort Bliss detention contract. Public outrage over a planned White House ballroom and a subpoena tied to Epstein records get attention. Trust in pediatricians versus the CDC on vaccines and weak heart benefits from supplements are discussed. Airlines tighten rules about using speakers instead of headphones.
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Senate Can't Force Halt To Iran Strikes
- The Senate failed to advance a War Powers resolution to stop President Trump’s strikes on Iran, showing limited congressional ability to constrain executive military action.
- One GOP senator backed it (Rand Paul) and one Democrat opposed (John Fetterman), highlighting bipartisan splits on oversight.
Defense Official Signals Massive Escalation
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described a rapid escalation: U.S. and Israeli forces aiming for control of Iranian skies and planning another massive air assault.
- He claimed forces would soon begin dropping 502,000 bombs and said operations were 'not a fair fight.'
Fort Bliss Detention Camp Facing Shutdown
- The Washington Post found ICE is preparing to close Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss less than eight months after it opened.
- The center faced detainee complaints and inspectors found dozens of federal standard violations last September.