CNN 5 Things Airport Chaos, Florida Special Election, ‘Dirty Dozen’ and more
Mar 24, 2026
Rafael Romo, CNN correspondent covering legal and political developments, joins to report from the courtroom where Marco Rubio testifies in a criminal trial. Short updates cover a tense Florida special election in Palm Beach and soaring airport wait times. There’s also a quick look at this year’s “Dirty Dozen” produce list and tips to cut pesticide exposure.
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U.S. Iran Contact Seems Limited To Outreach
- U.S.-Iran contact appears limited to outreach rather than full negotiations.
- An Iranian source said outreach occurred but nothing rose to full talks, while Iran named hardliner Mohammed Bagher Zolgadr to a key security council role.
Iran Names Hardline Security Chief After Strike
- Iran's appointment signals a harder military stance after recent strikes.
- Mohammed Bagher Zolgadr, a longtime IRGC commander with paramilitary ties, replaces Ali Larijani, suggesting sustained fighting posture.
Special Election Hits President's Home District
- A Florida special election could symbolically affect President Trump’s home district.
- District 87 contains Mar-a-Lago; Trump won it by 11 points in 2024, and Democrats back Emily Gregory against GOP John Maples with Trump's endorsement.