CNN 5 Things GOP Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran, TX Congressman Facing Runoff Admits Affair, Weight Loss Drugs to Treat Addiction and more
Mar 5, 2026
A Senate vote blocked a measure to limit presidential military action against Iran. Reports cover U.S.-Israeli operations and Iran’s responses. Six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait are identified and officials react. A Texas congressman admits an affair amid ethics probes. New VA data links GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to lower addiction risks. Two toddlers get stuck in the same claw machine, prompting rescue planning.
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Senate Keeps War Powers Broad For Iran Strikes
- The Senate voted 53-47 to reject a resolution that would have required President Trump to seek congressional approval for future military strikes on Iran.
- The vote happened amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli operations, signals Iran might be open to talks, and the White House is pushing increased weapons production.
Submarine Torpedo Marks Rare Naval Strike
- A U.S. submarine used a torpedo to sink an Iranian warship, the first such use since World War II, while human rights groups report over 1,100 dead inside Iran.
- The report includes vivid civilian accounts of rescue attempts and severe casualties after airstrikes.
Six Troops Identified After Kuwait Airstrike
- All six U.S. service members killed by an Iranian airstrike in Kuwait have been identified, including 20-year-old Sergeant Declan Cody.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized journalists covering the deaths; the White House said President Trump will attend the dignified transfer.