The 7 things you need to know for Thursday, June 4

The House on Wednesday approved a war powers resolution aimed at blocking further U.S. military action against Iran, setting up the latest test of how far Congress is willing to go in limiting the president’s power over the conflict.

The House clerk recorded the vote as 215-208. The measure now moves to the Senate, where its chances are less certain.

Separately, President Trump said he planned to nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, a move that would bring a close Trump ally into the top Justice Department role if it advances.

Another report focused on Elias Irizarry, a man convicted in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol who has a job in the Pentagon’s policy office. The Pentagon defended the appointment after the reporting was published.

In California, the race for governor is still being counted after the June 2 primary, and the state results page shows the vote total remains in flux.

Weather forecasters are warning of rising heat risk along the East Coast, with warm conditions expected to build through the June 4-8 period.

Those are among the main developments in a day that mixes Washington power struggles, election follow-up and an early-summer weather alert.

What to watch next

The key questions now are whether the Senate takes up the Iran resolution, whether Trump formally submits the Blanche nomination and how the California count changes as more ballots are processed.