The Latest: 03/03/2026 12:59am ET

0:00This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human No one knows what the future holds, but you deserve a weather app that can help. Weatherbug is easy to use and provides forecasts for your every need. From storm warnings to pollen levels, write at your fingertips. Get the fastest local alerts and comprehensive 10-day forecasts wherever you are. It's hyper-local, real-time, customizable alerts. Make sure the weather never takes you by surprise so you can plan every day with confidence. Download the free weather bug app from the app store today and start getting accurate weather forecasts 24-7. This is your 24-7 News Update, the latest views this hour in just 4 minutes. Benjamin Netanyahu is praising the collaboration with President Trump over efforts in Iran, more for Mark Mayfield. Israel's Prime Minister was on Fox News Monday night. But I want to tell you something, I'm not a youngster, so I've been around. There's never been a President like Donald J. Trump.

1:01Netanyahu said the two leaders worked together and amazing things happened, saying it could not have been the case without the leadership of President Trump. Netanyahu added that he is trying to persuade successive American administrations to take action for decades, but there's never been a President like Trump. He added that while people have said this will be an endless worry, it will not be, and it will usher in an era of peace. I'm Mark Mayfield. President Trump is lemming Democrats over criticism of the strikes against Iran. Trump took to truth social Monday night, saying that the Democratic Party has completely lost its way, and are, quote, complaining bitterly about the very necessary and important attack. He added that they're only complaining because he did it, while a group of high-profile Democrats, including Kamala Harris, Chuck Schumer and Tim Cain, have raised concerns about the need for congressional approval. A smaller faction of Democrats is signaling support for the strikes. A third victim has died following the deadly shooting in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. A gunman opened fire outside a bar in Austin, 6-3 district early Sunday morning, killing two people and injuring 14 more before he was killed by police.

2:02Images show the suspect wearing a hoodie with the words, Property of Allah, and an Iranian flag on an undershirt, with police saying they're looking into a potential connection with the Iran military operation. The suspect was a Senegalese native and naturalized U.S. citizen. The baseball season kicks off early with an international tournament. The world baseball classic returns for the first time since 2023 when Japan took down the United States and the championship. Exhibition games begin on Tuesday with pool play getting started the day after. The U.S. is in the Houston group with Mexico, Italy, and Great Britain. Brazil is also in the group and will face the U.S. to open pool play on Friday. I'm Tammy Trujillo. A rash scene on President Trump's neck on Monday is being attributed to a skin cream. Sarah Lee Kessler reports, The White House says the president is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck, which it called a preventative skin treatment. It did not elaborate. The bright red rash was spotted on Trump's neck during a medal of honor ceremony. This comes after bruising was seen on his hands, which the White House said was due to handshaking and a high daily dose of aspirin.

3:10I'm Sarah Lee Kessler. Supreme Court justices have a variety of arguments to consider as they weigh the constitutionality of barring unlawful drug users from possessing firearms. The justice is pondered over hypotheticals related to the world of controlled substances in alcohol during their nearly two-hour session. Lawyers and judges have grappled with the relevance of historical vagrancy and civil commitment laws for habitual drunkards. The court's ruling remains unclear, but a decision is expected by summer. There's been another incident of AWAYMO's self-driving taxi blocking emergency vehicles. Michael Casner has that story. Somebody by the name of the active shooter. AWAYMO Robotaxi was seen blocking an EMS vehicle responding to a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. It took a police officer about one minute to convince the car to exit the scene. A few weeks ago in Los Angeles, AWAYMO stopped in the road in the middle of a police standoff before driving away. In Los Angeles, I'm Michael Casner.

4:11Apple is unveiling some new hardware this week. The tech company will skip the standard one-day event and announce new products over three days. One of those offerings is the iPhone 17E, expected to start at $599. One of the highlights is Apple's satellite features, including emergency SOS and roadside assistance that users can take advantage of when they're outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Two new iPads, a new MacBook and several other computers will also be rolled out. I'm Tammy Trujillo.