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Iranian leaders call for Trump's 'blood' Today's vote to curb Trump's Iran powers Rep. Gonzales admits to having affair Trump takes GOP poll on whether to fire Noem Sen. Daines suddenly pulls out of reelection race Why Texas primaries are getting so much attention RFK Jr. declares war on Dunkin', Starbucks
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🔥 THE IRAN MILITARY OPERATION |
Iran is out for 'Trump's blood': |
Iran has launched a new wave of attacks against the U.S. and Israel following the attack on Tehran over the weekend. Iranian leaders are also calling for President Trump's "blood." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the U.S. will "bitterly regret" sinking an Iranian warship, according to The Associated Press. Happening today in D.C.: The House is expected to vote on a war powers resolution to stop the U.S. from any further military action in Iran. It's widely expected to fail, but Democrats are scrambling to rally support for it. Keep in mind: Senate Republicans overwhelmingly voted against the Senate's war powers resolution on Wednesday, though several Republicans have concerns about the lack of a clear plan to end the conflict. 💬 Follow today's live blog |
Puck's Dylan Byers reports that CNN senior international correspondent Frederik Pleitgen has arrived in Iran to cover the war. He notes this CNN team is "the first US network to cross into the country since the start of the war." |
On Friday, March 6 at 9 a.m. ET, join Whole Hog Politics author Chris Stirewalt and The Hill's SVP of Editorial Content Bill Sammon for their live virtual episode of Whole Hog Politics. Attendees can ask questions directly and be part of the conservation. |
How does Congress handle sexual misconduct allegations?: |
"The House is grappling with how to handle sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress in light of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) facing increasing scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire," report The Hill's Emily Brooks and Sudiksha Kochi. The House Ethics Committee officially opened an investigation into Gonzales on Wednesday, but some lawmakers don't think the probe from the notoriously slow and secretive committee is enough. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) took matters into her own hands: She advanced a resolution to force the House Ethics Committee to publicly release its investigation files. The vote failed but 37 other Republicans and 27 Democrats voted with Mace. Plus, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) plans to file a resolution to censure Gonzales or remove him from his committee assignments. Keep in mind: Gonzales admitted on Wednesday to having an affair with the staffer. He called it a "mistake" and a "lapse of judgment." Read more: 'House reels over how to handle sexual misconduct allegations' |
Trump has been quietly taking a poll: |
President Trump has been asking Republicans on Capitol Hill whether he should fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, reports Punchbowl News. Noem testified in House and Senate panels this week, and it got awfully testy at times, even with some Republicans. So, Trump has reportedly been calling GOP senators to ask their opinion on her employment. Read more |
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari accused Noem this week of blocking inspector general investigations of her department, including a criminal matter. The DHS chief responded to the accusation, denying that she is blocking 11 investigations. |
A last-minute switcheroo: |
Why Talarico's win is getting so much attention: |
Texas state Rep. James Talarico's win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic primary has been the talk of the midterms. Democrats are hoping Talarico can flip the seat into Democratic control, which hasn't been done in Texas in decades. Some see this as a win for moderates over progressives. However, The Hill's Amie Parnes argues it's more of a win in style and tone, not policy. How so?: "Talarico is hardly a centrist. He's a progressive who has backed transgender rights and Medicare for all, issues his GOP opponent in the general election is sure to raise on the campaign trail in the coming months. But his style is not as fiery as Crockett's, and many Democrats saw his candidacy as the better bet in a general election because of that. That might even be why he won the primary." Mark Cuban spoke with The Hill about why he thinks Talarico won: "He connects to anyone," Mark Cuban, the billionaire investor and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, told The Hill. "He can sit at a family dinner where half are [Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.)] supporters and half are Trump supporters and make the dinner civil." Read more on Talarico beat Crockett: 'Talarico's victory sends message about style, not ideology' Related read, via Texas Monthly: 'We're Also Sick of the Question "Will Texas Turn Blue?" Yet Here We Go Again.' |
What about the Cornyn-Paxton runoff? |
While Democrats rally around Talarico, Republicans are preparing for another round of GOP primary fighting to determine who will run against Talarico: longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn or Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. It's expected to be another expensive, bruising battle — and The Hill's Julia Manchester reports that Republicans are feeling particularly anxious about it. Trump is now getting involved in a big way: President Trump has remained neutral in this race, but that will change very soon. He announced on Wednesday that he plans to endorse either Cornyn or Paxton and will then call on the candidate he does not back to drop out "immediately." To give you an idea of just how close this race is: Cornyn is leading Paxton 41.9 percent to 40.7 percent, according to the latest Decision Desk HQ results. Read more on the GOP anxieties in this race Related read, via The New York Times: 'If You Liked the Texas Primaries, You'll Love the Sequel' |
➤ EARLY TAKEAWAY IN FIRST PRIMARIES OF 2026 MIDTERMS:
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Incumbents in both parties, beware! The New York Times's Kellen Browning notes there's "an anti-establishment sentiment coursing through both parties." |
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The House and Senate are in. President Trump is at the White House. (All times EST) |
1:45 p.m.: The Senate votes on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. 📆 Today's agenda 4 p.m.: Inter Miami visits the White House to celebrate their 2025 MLS Cup. 4 p.m.: First and last House votes for the day. 📆 Today's agenda 5:30 p.m.: Trump participates in a policy meeting. |
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🧀 Celebrate: Today is National Cheese Doodle Day. 🍩 Don't mess with New Englanders and their Dunks: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has declared a war on Dunkin' and Starbucks. "Show us the safety data that show that it's okay for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it," he said last week. 🎧 It's wild they even had to make a rule about this: United Airlines is now requiring passengers to use headphones when listening to a device. If anyone refuses to comply, they can be kicked off the flight and potentially banned for life. If a passenger forgets headphones, the airline can sometimes provide free earbuds. |
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