As student debt relief fails, some point to "hypocrisy" of PPP loans
The U.S. forgave $757 billion in loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, with most of those benefits going to the wealthy.
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White House pushing Congress to pass funding to combat pandemic-related fraud
President Biden is asking for $600 million for prosecution, including funds to create at least 10 new Justice Department strike forces.
NY politician turns office into food pantry
The pain and concern of Latinos and Latinas nationwide is being felt in Washington, D.C., where Florida Senator Marco Rubio co-authored the Paycheck Protection Program, which aims to help keep people employed. There are also local politicians like New York State Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, who's filling the gaps and getting creative to meet the needs of her constituents in Queens. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
White House calls out GOP student debt critics who had PPP loans forgiven
Marjorie Taylor Greene said for the government to say debt is forgiven "is completely unfair." The White House tweeted back that she had more than $183,000 in PPP loans forgiven.
Man bought Lamborghini, Rolex, more with COVID funds, feds say
Federal prosecutors say Valesky Barosy, 27, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida used COVID-19 relief money to buy $2.2 million in luxury items such as a Lamborghini and Rolex watches.
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Texas man sentenced to 9 years in prison for PPP scheme
Lee Price III falsely misrepresented the status of three companies, and used the money to spend thousands on a strip club, properties and luxury items.
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Senate passes bill to boost small business aid, hospitals and testing
President Trump has consistently claimed there is no shortage of medical supplies or coronavirus tests but that's been disputed by many governors. Paula Reid reports.
Small businesses struggling to secure funding
The $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program could run out of money as early as Tuesday night. And Congress can't agree on how to send more. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Portal will allow small businesses to directly apply for PPP forgiveness
The portal, expected to launch August 4, will apply to businesses that have Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or less.
Paycheck Protection Program runs dry for most loan applicants
Just $8 billion remains in the program, earmarked for companies headed by women or minorities.
How Harris is engaging with community lenders to help small businesses
Harris has been a strong advocate for small businesses that have had trouble obtaining loans to keep them afloat during the long pandemic.
Business owners of color had a harder time getting loans, report finds
Black and Latino business owners were less than half as likely to be fully approved for loans than White business owners.
Biden signs extension of small business loan program
Mr. Biden signed a bill extending the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans through May 31.
Rep. Krishnamoorthi weighs in on PPP fraud and filibuster debate
A House subcommittee says it has evidence that mismanagement by the Trump administration led to nearly $84 billion in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Select committee member and Illinois Representative Raja Kirshnamoorthi joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what's being done to prevent fraudulent PPP loans, the Baby Food Safety Act and the filibuster debate in the Senate.
Lawmakers want to extend PPP deadline
When signed by President Joe Biden, the new legislation would give businesses another two months to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Black-owned businesses face obstacles
The current Paycheck Protection Program is set to expire in a few weeks. Many Black-owned businesses have been unable to apply for the program's second round because of unforgiven loans. Gusto's chief operating officer Lexi Reese joins CBSN to discuss.
Biden honors lives lost to COVID-19
President Biden held a ceremony Monday evening to honor over 500,000 Americans who died from the coronavirus. Earlier in the day, he made changes to a federal program that helps small businesses impacted by the pandemic. CBS News' Natalie Brand joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest from the White House.
Biden directing PPP aid to small businesses
President Biden will announce several revisions to a federal program helping businesses stay afloat during the pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program. The changes are aimed at ensuring more small and minority-owned businesses are able to qualify for federal assistance. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss what those changes entail.
Biden to ease PPP borrowing for smallest U.S. businesses
White House wants to provide more support to businesses with fewer than 20 workers, as well as sole proprietors.
Small businesses trying to survive pandemic
Monday marks the first day small businesses can apply for the lated round of help from the Paycheck Protection Program. Lawmakers authorized $284 billion in forgivable loans for struggling businesses as part of the coronavirus relief bill that recently passed. Joanne Canady-Brown, owner of the Gingered Peach Bakery in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, shares her story with CBSN.
Feds set to revive loan program for small businesses
The federal loans, which can be forgiven, will have five-year terms and carry an interest rate of 1%.
Minority-owned businesses were last to receive PPP loans
Many "were being turned down in the first and second round of funding," said president of U.S. Black Chambers.
Will restaurants survive winter?
More than 100,000 U.S. restaurants have been killed off by the pandemic. Will the latest PPP loans for small businesses be enough to save the struggling survivors this winter? CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo tells CBSN why even more eateries could go under.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Senate fails to advance DHS funding, teeing up partial shutdown
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
Trump's EPA revokes the "endangerment finding." Here's what to know.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer be regulated by the federal government.
Judge blocks Pentagon from downgrading Sen. Mark Kelly's military rank, pay
A judge banned the Trump administration from taking adverse action against Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders."
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's anti-trust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
Savannah Guthrie shares video clips of missing mom when she was younger
Savannah Guthrie shared two video clips and a family photo of her mother Nancy Guthrie as the search for the 84-year-old continued.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
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2 Navy ships collide in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in minor injuries
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Judge blocks Pentagon from downgrading Sen. Mark Kelly's military rank, pay
A judge banned the Trump administration from taking adverse action against Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders."
Oklahoma executes man for 2006 killings: "I apologize for murdering your sons"
Oklahoma has carried out its first execution of the year on a man convicted of killing two men in a drive-by shooting.
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Southwest's new boarding process off to bumpy start
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
"Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.
Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for cars with unrepaired air bags
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
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CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
2 Navy ships collide in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in minor injuries
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
Judge blocks Pentagon from downgrading Sen. Mark Kelly's military rank, pay
A judge banned the Trump administration from taking adverse action against Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders."
Judge orders Trump admin. to facilitate return of some deported Venezuelans
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Venezuelan migrants who were deported to a Salvadoran prison last year and then released into other countries.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
Iran blackmails jailed protesters' families, offering leniency for loyalty
Iranian authorities have presented the families of jailed protesters "an inhumane dilemma," offering reprieve in exchange for public acquiescence.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Breezy Johnson crashes out of women's Super-G race, but ends up engaged
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson was thrown off course during the Super-G event in Italy, but she arrived at the bottom of the slope to a wedding proposal.
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Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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Lawmakers blast Pam Bondi on Epstein files
Abuse survivors were present during a fiery House Judiciary Committee hearing where lawmakers grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi about the latest batch of files released on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search
a pair of black gloves were found about a mile away from Nancy Guthrie's home, sources tell CBS News. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Anger at Pam Bondi hearing over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with some lawmakers at her House Judiciary Committee hearing over the Epstein files and their release. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
More potential evidence in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators have discovered a pair of black gloves more than a mile from Nancy Guthrie's home, a source close to the investigation tells CBS News. Bradley Blackburn reports and law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison breaks down more on the investigation.
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
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Trump EPA rolls back "endangerment finding"
President Trump announced on Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency is revoking the scientific cornerstone of U.S. climate regulation that found greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health. CBS News White House correspondent Willie James Inman reports.
Minnesota leaders testify on ICE operation
Minnesota state leaders are testifying on Capitol Hill on the same day as President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, announced Operation Metro Surge is concluding. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Tom Homan on ending Minnesota ICE operation
Border czar Tom Homan said he spoke to President Trump and they reached the decision to end the expanded immigration operation in Minnesota. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Trump announcement on EPA expected
President Trump is expected to make an announcement surrounding the Environmental Protection Agency's "endangerment" finding. CBS News' David Schechter reports.
Trump on Canada tariffs resolution
President Trump is reacting to the resolution moving through Congress to curb his tariffs on Canada. CBS News Zak Hudak reports.