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US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death and destruction’ for Iran WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and a single Democrat blocked a War Powers Resolution Wednesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s joint war with Israel in Iran that has taken the lives of six...

HEGSETH VOWS 'DEATH AND DESTRUCTION' FOR IRAN: US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social w/ @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...

4 SOLDIERS KILLED IN IRAN WAR: Top left to right, Sgt. Declan J. Coady of West Des Moines, Iowa & Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens of Bellevue, Neb. Bottom left to right, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, Minn., & Capt. Cody A. Khork of Winter Haven, Florida. Photos from DOD.

Statement just in from DNC Chair Ken Martin: "Texas Republicans fear James Talarico, and from now until Election Day, the DNC will be on offense, going all-in to support him to ensure Texans have a leader who will stand up for them, not Donald Trump.”

Talarico wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas; Cornyn and Paxton go to GOP runoff In a critical 2026 battle for control of the U.S. Senate, The Associated Press early Wednesday declared James Talarico the winner of the Democratic primary in Texas, while incumbent Republican Sen. Jo...

TEXAS: Talarico wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas; Cornyn and Paxton go to GOP runoff -- @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/tala...

Officials mourn Iowa soldier killed by Iranian drone attack • Iowa Capital Dispatch State and federal lawmakers expressed their sympathies for the families of slain Iowa soldier Declan Coady and others.

Officials mourn Iowa soldier killed by Iranian drone attack, Declan Coady, a 20-year-old sophomore at Drake University in Des Moines iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/03/03/o...

Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers said Tuesday after classified briefings on Capitol Hill they don’t intend to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue the war in Iran, though some said send...

NEW JUST NOW: Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/repu...

Pentagon IDs four US soldiers killed in Iran drone strike, all assigned to Iowa unit • Iowa Capital Dispatch The Defense Department said the four service members were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines.

FROM THE IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH: Pentagon IDs four US soldiers killed in Iran drone strike, all assigned to Iowa unit iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/03/03/r...

The total disclosed so far is 6 deaths. Four have been identified, two have not.

Pentagon IDs four US soldiers killed in Iran drone strike, all assigned to Iowa unit The U.S. Defense Department on Tuesday named four of the six U.S. soldiers killed by an Iranian drone strike, the first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran that President Donald Trump launched over t...

Pentagon IDs four US soldiers killed in Iran drone strike, all assigned to Iowa unit -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/pent...

(cont) "during an unmanned aircraft system attack. All Soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa. The incident is under investigation."

The Pentagon announces Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Fla.; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Neb.; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minn.; and Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa, "died on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait" (cont)

Tillis, more Republicans unload on Noem over Minneapolis operation, FEMA delays WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee mounted unusually blunt criticisms of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a tense five-hour hearing Tuesday, with North Carol...

KRISTI NOEM UNDER FRIENDLY FIRE: Tillis, more Republicans unload on Noem over Minneapolis operation, FEMA delays -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DChttps://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/tillis-more-republicans-unload-noem-over-minneapolis-operation-fema-delays

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he doesn’t “think the American people want to see troops on the ground.”

He says while Trump admin officials “left open that possibility. It seems not to be something they’re emphasizing.”

Don't miss our story on what's happening to gasoline prices now--“The pump reaction is not only underway — it’s accelerating,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, which tracks prices. By David Lightman for @statesnewsroom.com DC

Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker leaves all-senators classified briefing on Iran saying the Trump administration is not ruling out boots on the ground.

He said he doesn’t believe Congress would need to authorize U.S. troops in Iran.

Story today from @ashleymurray.bsky.social and @jennifershutt.bsky.social reporting from the US Capitol for @statesnewsroom.com DC

Trump: ‘I might have forced Israel’s hand’ in launching Iran war WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he “might have forced Israel’s hand” in launching the war on Iran that has already cost the lives of six American troops. Trump’s statement came less t...

NEW: “We were having negotiations with these lunatics, and it was my opinion that they were going to attack first,” Trump told reporters. “... and I didn't want that to happen. So if anything, I might have forced Israel's hand, but Israel was ready" www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season The national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline topped $3 Tuesday for the first time this year, and is expected to keep going up.The average price Tuesday was $3.11, up about 11 cents from ...

WHAT WILL THE WAR DO TO GAS PRICES? Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season -- @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/iran...

TEXAS SENATE: "Should voters cast out John Cornyn, Democrats have a shot there,” Dem strategist Rodell Mollineau, a co-founder and partner with D.C.-based strategy firm Rokk Solutions, said. “It's a credible shot."

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Midterm elections kick off, with primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas Voting concludes Tuesday in the first primaries of the 2026 midterm elections in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.The results will provide a glimpse into voters’ mood as the primary season opens and...

IT'S THE FIRST PRIMARY ELECTION DAY OF 2026! Enjoy our quick read preview from @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/midt...

Death toll for US service members in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump projects weeks of conflict WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he expects war with Iran will continue however long it takes to achieve his objectives, which include eliminating the country's missile program, prevent...

UPDATED: Death toll for US service members in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump projects weeks of conflict -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social @jennifershutt.bsky.social ifer www.newsfromthestates.com/article/deat...

Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Hegseth refuses to specify timeline WASHINGTON — The U.S. war on Iran will continue unabated on President Donald Trump’s terms, with more troops on the way and more casualties expected, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters e...

NEW: Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Hegseth refuses to specify timeline -- by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/deat...

Mourners line up to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at SC Statehouse • SC Daily Gazette The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a two-time presidential candidate and civil rights icon who died Feb. 17, is being honored in his home state.

Mourners line up to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at the South Carolina Statehouse scdailygazette.com/2026/03/02/m...

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine will brief at the Pentagon at 8 am Eastern.

(cont) Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

From Central Command: As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. (cont)