Consumer NewsUS employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April Associated Press, May 8, 2026
Government & PoliticsU.S. forces fire on 2 Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them docking at Iranian port, CENTCOM says CBS News, May 8, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran accuses U.S. of ceasefire breaches, says new strikes carried out on Friday CBS News, May 8, 2026
Consumer NewsUS stocks rise as the job market holds up better than expected despite the Iran war Associated Press, May 8, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says Iran's government is in a "state of collapse," but analysts see evolution, not fractures CBS News, May 7, 2026
Consumer NewsUS stocks hold near their records as crude oil prices fall again Associated Press, May 7, 2026
Government & PoliticsPakistani government says U.S.-Iran deal to end war expected "sooner rather than later" CBS News, May 7, 2026
Consumer NewsOil prices sink and US stocks reach another record on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Associated Press, May 6, 2026
Government & PoliticsOn negotiations with Iran, Trump says there's "never a deadline" CBS News, May 6, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says they've had "very good talks over the last 24 hours" CBS News, May 6, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says Iran is "militarily defeated," but U.S. operations may not be done CBS News, May 6, 2026
Consumer NewsWhy gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war Associated Press, May 6, 2026
Consumer NewsOil prices sink and stocks rally worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Associated Press, May 6, 2026
Government & PoliticsCENTCOM says 52 vessels turned around by ongoing U.S. blockade of Iran's ports and vessels CBS News, May 6, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says he's paused US effort to guide stranded vessels out of Strait of Hormuz Associated Press, May 5, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says "Great Progress" made towards agreement with Iran, pauses Project Freedom CBS News, May 5, 2026
Government & PoliticsRubio says Operation Epic Fury is over, U.S. has moved on to Project Freedom CBS News, May 5, 2026
Government & Politics‘We’re not attacking them': Rubio echoes US message that Strait of Hormuz operation is defensive only Associated Press, May 5, 2026
Government & PoliticsIsrael ready to deploy "entire air force" against Iran if needed, new chief says CBS News, May 5, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran vows "firm response" if ships diverge from declared corridor in Strait of Hormuz CBS News, May 5, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump offers an optimistic take on China’s position on Iran Associated Press, May 5, 2026
Consumer NewsWall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East Associated Press, May 4, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says Iran has "taken some shots" in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging Korean cargo ship CBS News, May 4, 2026
