The Headlines Hegseth Says War Will Go On ‘Until We Decide,’ and a Tariff Refund Update
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Mar 5, 2026 Coverage of widening military clashes tied to Iran, including strikes far beyond the Middle East and risks to NATO. Reporting on low-cost drone attacks and the expensive defenses used against them. U.S. involvement in Ecuador to combat violent drug gangs. Court moves toward issuing large tariff refunds. A cautionary note about relying on A.I. to file taxes.
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Senate Blocked Limits On War Powers
- A narrow Senate vote blocked a measure to limit President Trump's ability to continue attacks on Iran without congressional authorization.
- The motion failed 47–53 after Democrats pushed the restriction and Republicans blocked it, and a similar House measure is expected to fail.
Conflict Spreading Beyond The Middle East
- The Iran conflict is spreading far beyond the Middle East, drawing NATO members and regional states into defensive actions and deployments.
- Incidents include a U.S. submarine sinking an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka and NATO intercepting missiles toward Turkey, risking Article 5 activation.
Drones Shift The Cost Balance Of War
- Drone-heavy warfare favors low-cost Iranian tactics where thousands of commercial-electronics drones overwhelm defenses.
- Drones cost about $20,000–$50,000 while interceptors like Patriot missiles cost over $3 million each, making defense unsustainable.