The NewsWorthy Senate's Vote on War, Murder Suspect Wins Primary & Cheapest Macbook Ever - Thursday, March 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
Coverage of a widening war with Iran and how multiple nations could be drawn in. A controversial murder suspect wins a local primary while still facing trial. Problems and confusion at early primary polling sites. Approval of a new sodium-cooled nuclear reactor backed by Bill Gates. Preview of Apple's cheapest MacBook and other upcoming product updates.
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Congress Fails To Limit Further Military Action
- Congress moved to constrain further attacks but the Senate resolution failed mostly along party lines, leaving the Trump administration free to act unilaterally.
- The House was expected to vote its own war powers measure but it also faced likely partisan defeat.
Minnesota Leaders Describe Federal Probe Complications
- Minnesota officials testified about how federal investigators' presence complicated state efforts to prosecute fraud and diverted U.S. attorney resources to immigration cases.
- Governor Tim Walz said he hesitated to cut Medicaid to avoid harming legitimate recipients while Minnesota faces a $260 million reimbursement dispute.
Rhode Island Report Mirrors Historic Church Coverups
- A Rhode Island AG report found Catholic diocesan records show priests were moved after abuse complaints instead of being investigated or reported to police.
- The pattern mirrors past scandals in Boston and Philadelphia and many accused avoided meaningful accountability.