US submarine sinks Iranian warship; Rep. Gonzales admits to staffer affair

A U.S. submarine torpedoes and sinks an Iranian warship in international waters — the first such American strike since World War II. Now Iran is vowing retaliation. Plus, a Texas congressman admits to an affair with a former staffer as the House Ethics Committee opens a formal investigation. And the Justice Department drops its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen after prosecutors say they couldn’t identify a criminal case. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 5, 2026.