Stock sink, oil prices jump as U.S. prepares to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday and U.S. stocks opened lower amid concerns about the impact of President Trump’s plan to blockade Iran’s ports and a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuza key chokepoint for oil, fertilizer and other commodities. The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped $7.15, or …

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Artemis II crew speaks out after splashdown on Earth

Artemis II crew speaks out after splashdown on Earth – CBS News Watch CBS News The Artemis II crew is reacting to their historic flight to the moon after a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports.

Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown and expulsion votes on the agenda

Washington — Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week from a two-week break to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering Department of Homeland Security shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members. Congress has been away from Washington since well before President Trump threatened that a “whole civilization …

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Details on Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary

Details on Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary – CBS News Watch CBS News Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the Hungarian election, ending 16 years in power. CBS News’ Holly Williams reports.

Pope Leo responds to Trump following his criticism over the Iran war

President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday over the pontiff’s comments regarding the Iran war, saying, “he’s a man that doesn’t believe in stopping crime.” On Monday, the pope responded to the president, saying in part “too many innocent people are being killed.”