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US to close watchdog office for federal immigration detention abuses

US to close watchdog office for federal immigration detention abuses

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - A U.S. watchdog office for federal detention abuses was being closed, President Donald Trump's administration said on Tuesday.

Justice Dept. finds UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions

Justice Dept. finds UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions

The Justice Department has found UCLA's medical school illegally considered race in admissions

US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold

US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold

The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a U.N. resolution threatening with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation

Lebanese PM says premature to talk of any high-level meeting with Israel

Lebanese PM says premature to talk of any high-level meeting with Israel

BEIRUT, May 6 (Reuters) - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said it is premature to talk of any high-level meeting between Lebanon and Israel, comments underlining the dim chances of one being held soon as hoped for by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year

Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran launched new attacks as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

US attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz tests Iran war's fragile ceasefire

US attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz tests Iran war's fragile ceasefire

The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships

The Latest: United Arab Emirates warns of Iranian attacks as US claims progress in Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: United Arab Emirates warns of Iranian attacks as US claims progress in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began

US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe

US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe

The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began

What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers

What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers

The ceasefire in the Iran war faces its most critical moment yet as the United States begins efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz

Trump announces a project will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz

Trump announces a project will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump says a project will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, but offers few details