House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war; Votes being counted for CA governor, other races – June 3, 2026

About this episode

The episode covers the House passing a War Powers resolution regarding the Iran war and updates on California's governor elections and other political races.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war, as US and Iran continue trading “retaliatory” strikes; CA Governor’s elections show Becerra (D), Hilton (R), Steyer leading, votes still being counted; Becerra ahead in governor race, Hilton hopes to be first Repub since Schwarzenegger, 3rd place Steyer awaiting final vote count; Scott Weiner takes lead to replace Pelosi in House of Representatives; Other races include incumbent Senator Simon coasting to victory, Wahab leading in vote for Congress; Karen Bass advances toward reelection as LA mayor, republican Spratt and dem Raman hope to be her opponent in November general election; Central Valley congress race features 2 dems hoping to oppose Repub Valadao in November; Oakland voters react to primary elections; Israel issue dominates NY congressional debate The post House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war; Votes being counted for CA governor, other races – June 3, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Topics covered

• War Powers resolution
• Iran war
• California governor race
• elections
• politics
• social justice
• environmental justice

Keywords

• War Powers
• Iran
• California governor
• elections
• politics
• Becerra
• Hilton
• Steyer
• Scott Weiner
• Karen Bass

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: House

Places: Iran, Central Valley, Oakland, New York

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