Government & PoliticsIran says 26 vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours CBS News, May 20, 2026
Government & PoliticsSenate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers for first time, after 4 Republicans defect CBS News, May 19, 2026
Government & PoliticsVance says Iran would be "first domino" in race by countries to get nuclear weapons CBS News, May 19, 2026
Government & PoliticsU.S. says it sanctioned Iranian shipping, financial networks CBS News, May 19, 2026
US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure Associated Press, May 19, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies Associated Press, May 18, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran state media claim U.S. has offered to suspend oil sanctions during negotiations on full peace deal CBS News, May 18, 2026
International NewsIran's president admits nation has "suffered harm," but says it remains "fully capable of defending" rights CBS News, May 18, 2026
Consumer NewsA reversal for oil prices helps stocks worldwide to recover Associated Press, May 18, 2026
Consumer NewsStock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market Associated Press, May 15, 2026
CrimeFBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran Associated Press, May 15, 2026
Government & PoliticsIn China summit, Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as nations try to stabilize relationship CBS News, May 15, 2026
Consumer NewsCisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000 Associated Press, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsCENTCOM chief tells senators Iran's hold on Strait of Hormuz has weakened, but threats remain CBS News, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsUS Central Command commander says Iran is still able to impact merchant shipping Associated Press, May 14, 2026
Consumer NewsTrump, Xi agree that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open," White House says CBS News, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsChina's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly" CBS News, May 14, 2026
Consumer NewsRetail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials Associated Press, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran's foreign minister: Strait is open for commercial vessels "as far as we are concerned" CBS News, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump arrives in Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping CBS News, May 13, 2026
Consumer NewsProducer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers Associated Press, May 13, 2026
