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May 20, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT Iran releases Hormuz 'controlled maritime zone' boundaries The Iranian government released the boundaries of the Strait of Hormuz that it says are being managed by the newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA). The "controlled maritime zone" consists of the "line connecting Kuh-e Mubarak in Iran to the south

A new burst of diplomatic action intensified Thursday in a push to break the deadlock between the United States and Iran. Tehran was responding to Washington’s latest proposal, which had “reduced the gaps to some extent” between the two sides, the semiofficial ISNA news agency reported early Thursday. It said that a visit by Pakistan’s

By Olivia Gazis covers intelligence and international security matters for CBS News. Twice Emmy-nominated, she has traveled worldwide with the secretary of state and contributes reporting on intelligence, foreign policy and other security topics across CBS News broadcast, radio, online and streaming platforms. Read Full Bio May 20, 2026 / 12:52 PM EDT / CBS

A batch of closely watched primaries in six states on Tuesday both set up some key midterm election matchups and gestured to major forces shaping the Democratic and Republican parties -- from the strength of President Donald Trump's endorsement to the road to the White House in 2028. Here are some of takeaways from Tuesday

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  5m ago U.S. Gulf allies grapple with "confusion of roles" amid varying approaches to Iran war A rift may be widening among Persian Gulf states in their response to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, with some U.S. allies pushing for greater diplomatic engagement to end the war while others appear more intent on

Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 12:51 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the state's upcoming Senate runoff, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the runoff date.   "Ken is

By Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 12:47 PM EDT /

Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 12:42 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The  Ebola outbreak  in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is of particular concern to global health officials in part because the virus detected is a less common strain.  The suspected cases rose sharply, as of

By Kelsie Hoffman May 19, 2026 / 12:40 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google TV, film and Broadway star Beanie Feldstein revealed on "CBS Mornings" that she and her wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are expecting a baby girl. "It's a girl baby," she announced on Tuesday when "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King