First U.S. Evacuation Flight Departs; Senate Rejects War Powers Measure | NTD Good Morning (March 5)

The State Department saying the first U.S. evacuation flight departed on Wednesday. Israel says it will begin reopening its main international airport on Thursday for incoming flights. This is as civilians are scrambling to leave the Middle East as the war with Iran ramps up, with evacuation flights carrying thousands of passengers out of the region.

Senators rejected a push from Democrats on Wednesday to limit President Trump’s military authority amid ongoing operations in Iran. All Republicans except Senator Rand Paul rejected the Democrat measure. The only Democrat to vote with Republicans was Senator John Fetterman. A similar vote is expected to be forced in the House, with support for either side of the aisle still unclear, but a few Democrats are expected to reject it.

The Pentagon identified the last 2 of 6 soldiers killed in Operation Epic Fury.The Department of War confirming the death of Major Jeffrey O'Brien of Indianola, Iowa. The department believes the 6th soldier to be Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan of Sacramento, California. A medical examiner will complete a positive identification.

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