Reason Number 14

Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Today, massive Democratic turnout yesterday in the first major primary of the election season; Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff undermined diplomatic talks in Iran; the Ayatollah's hard-line son is the lead candidate to take his place; the US is now taking military action in Ecuador; a US submarine has sunk an Iranian battleship 9,000 miles away widening the war zone; and the House Oversight Committee is requesting depositions from 7 more individuals as part of the Epstein investigation; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.

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The Downfall of Kristi Noem; The Disastrous Iran War; and The Texas Primaries

Stories
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor | The New York Times

U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone | Reuters

Exclusive: Diplomats claim Witkoff undermined Iran talks | MS NOW

U.S. Takes Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’ | The New York Times


Good Trouble
Ranking Member Garcia - Robert Garcia
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→Defund ICE | 5Calls
→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU
→ICE List  →iceout.org

→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning

Good News
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