CNN 5 Things New Intense Bombardment of Tehran, Mullin Picked to Replace Noem at DHS, World Cheese Champs and more
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Mar 6, 2026 Reports on renewed Israeli strikes over Tehran with dramatic footage. Coverage of a major personnel shakeup at DHS after a high-profile firing and nomination. A Texas congressman withdraws from a race following a personal scandal. A delayed vote over the White House East Wing ballroom draws public backlash. The Netherlands takes top honors at the World Championship Cheese contest.
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Escalation Brings Massive Iranian Strikes And Costs
- Israel has launched a new phase of strikes on Tehran after about 2,500 hits since the conflict began.
- CSIS estimates the first 100 hours of the operation cost roughly $3.7 billion, and video showed a massive crater in Tehran streets.
DHS Shakeup After Controversial Ad Testimony
- President Trump fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her.
- Noem's testimony about a $220 million DHS ad campaign featuring her, which she said the president approved, appears to have been a key factor in her removal.
Gonzales Drops Out After Affair Admission
- Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted an affair with a staffer who later died and then withdrew from his re-election campaign.
- GOP leaders including Tom Emmer publicly condemned him, saying his actions put House leadership in a difficult position.