The Latest: 03/05/2026 04:59pm 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. President Trump's pick to replace Homeland Security Secretary Christy Nome says he's going to build off things that didn't quite go his plan, the DHS, while Oklahoma Republican Senator Mark Wayne Mullins still needs Senate confirmation. The former MMA fighter says he's super excited and humbled for this opportunity.

1:00Trump fired Nome today, saying she'll now become special envoy for the shield of the America's a new initiative in the Western Hemisphere. Trump didn't provide a reason for the move, but multiple reports say he was upset after Nome told Congress he signed off on a $220 million DHS ad campaign that prominently featured her face. Nome is the first member to depart Trump's cabinet during his second term. Stocks are way down. To end the day on Wall Street, it comes after the Dow Jones dropped over 800 points at times today. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ have also been lower. This has oil prices arising due to the conflict in the Middle East at the closing bell. The Dow lost 784 points, the S&P 500 dropped 38 points and the NASDAQ fell 58 points. Military operations in Iran are continuing as the House is set to vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Trump from taking further action. It comes after the Senate declined a similar resolution yesterday. The effort is largely seen as symbolic because Trump has said that he will likely veto the measure if it's passed.

2:05Drivers are seeing prices at the gas pump soar since the start of the military operation against Iran. AAA reports the national average jumped nearly 27 cents since last week to 325 a gallon. We haven't seen a similar weekly jump since March of 2022 during the start of the Russia Ukraine war. A memorial service for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson will be held tomorrow in Chicago. Former President Obama Clinton and Biden are expected to attend the celebration of life ceremony at the House of Hope Arena. The famed civil rights activist, ordained Baptist Minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate died at the age of 84 last month. A record number of workers are raiding their 401k savings due to financial emergencies. New data from Fidelity Investments shows the average 401k balance rose 11% in 2025. But a recent Vanguard report also found an uptick in hardship withdrawals. Vanguard data shows roughly 6% of workers took a hardship withdrawal in 2025. Marking a record high. A divergent economy has given people record retirement savings.

3:06But it has also created a bigger need to dig into them. Today is a day for snackers who don't mind orange fingers. Pretend us now with what you need to be reaching for. It's national cheese doodle day celebrating the not-founded nature orange cheddar coated snack. We've been eating them since the 50s. They're actually a mistake created by an animal feed machine that was processing cornmeal. Someone baked them and covered them in cheese and a snack was made. Your mission today is easy. Open a bag and don't stop eating until you've achieved full cheetle. That's when your fingers turn orange. I'm Bri Tennis. Fortnite is making a return to Google Play Store. Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Swini broke the news on X yesterday. It comes after Google agreed to a number of changes as part of its settlement in a year's long legal battle with Epic Games. Changes to the Play Store include lowering the commission for in-app purchases. Reoccurring subscription fees will also be capped at 10%. The settlement still needs final approval. A fourth grader from Los Angeles is the youngest ever fashion designer to have a show at Paris Fashion Week.

4:11Daniel Martin Dale has more. Ten-year-old Max Alexander has his debut show this week. He already had his own design label employees and has millions of social media followers. His clothing focuses on sustainability. Alexander became a Guinness World record holder in 2023 as the youngest runway fashion designer. I'm Daniel Martin Dale. And a music history news on this date in 2002. The Osborne's made its debut on MTV. I'm Chris Carasio.