Wendy's is struggling as low-income consumers cut back
Wendy's is facing softer consumer demand, with households earning less than $50,000 planning to cut back on eating out.
Economy
Why Trump's new tariffs are fueling economists' stagflation concerns
Economists caution new tariffs could pose economic risks, but the White House says growth is rebounding amid low inflation.
Details on new Trump tariffs now in effect
President Trump's broad tariffs on dozens of nations took effect on Thursday following months of threats. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump tariffs take effect: What to know
President Trump's new round of sweeping tariffs against dozens of countries are now in effect, putting import tariffs at their highest levels since the Great Depression. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Nancy Cordes have more.
Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
Takeaways from the Trump-Apple announcement
President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a new $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing on Wednesday. Peter Kafka, Business Insider chief correspondent, joins CBS News with analysis.
Jobs revisions could signal an economic shift, Fed official says
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the significant downward revisions to the monthly jobs numbers could point to an economic shift.
AI is leading to thousands of job losses, report finds
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
Understanding the Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief following a lackluster jobs report has sparked debate over how the agency gets its data. Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for the New York Times, breaks it down.
Trump defends firing labor statistics chief
The White House is defending President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.
Ex-labor statistics chief on Trump firing
President Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner on Friday. The reason cited, though it lacked evidence, was that last week's job report was "rigged." Katharine Abraham, who held the position from 1993 until 2001, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Americans could soon see higher costs from tariffs, Fed's Hammack says
Prices could tick higher in 2025 as businesses pass tariff costs on to consumers, Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack tells CBS News.
Trump on new labor statistics commissioner
President Trump said he will name a new commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics within days after firing Erika McEntarfe on Friday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more details.
How jobs data is collected
President Trump's firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer has sparked debate over how the agency obtains its jobs data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details, while Weijia Jiang has the latest from the White House.
White House holds firm on tariff rates
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer told "Face the Nation" that tariff rates are "pretty much set" ahead of President Trump's Aug. 7 deadline. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Trump calls jobs reports "rigged"
President Trump called the July jobs report "rigged" in a social media post on Monday morning, continuing to defend his firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more details from the White House.
Trump fires labor statistics chief after disappointing job numbers
President Trump said he ordered his administration to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the July jobs report.
Tariffs and school supply prices
As President Trump's tariffs took effect Friday, some parents are worried that the cost of school supplies might be impacted.
Breaking down the weak jobs report
President Trump on Friday ordered the firing of the labor statistics boss just hours after the release of a weak jobs report. Axios economics reporter Courtenay Brown joins CBS News with analysis.
Trade adviser says Trump has "real concerns" about jobs data
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended President Trump's decision to fire a key official responsible for jobs reports in a CBS News interview.
Where trade talks with other countries stand
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday night raising tariffs on about 70 countries. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the details.
Trump fires statistician after jobs report
President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday after a disappointing jobs report. CBS News politics reporter Kathryn Watson has more.
Employers added 73,000 jobs in July, falling short of forecasts
Hiring across the U.S. was weaker than expected in July, a sign the labor market is shifting into lower gear.
Trump fires labor chief after weak jobs report
President Trump ordered his administration to fire the commissioner of labor statistics, Erika McEntarfer, after the July jobs report showed a sharp slowdown in hiring and a steep downward revision to May and June's hiring numbers. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Stocks fall after weak jobs report, tariffs
Friday was a very down day on the stock market after a new jobs report showed a hiring slowdown and President Trump's unveiling of higher tariffs for many top U.S. trading partners. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major case over presidential firing power
The Supreme Court is considering whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are not America First
The relationship between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Trump's most loyal backers, soured over the Epstein files and disagreements over MAGA policies.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
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Powerful earthquake hits off Japan, triggering tsunami alert
A powerful earthquake hit off Japan's northern coast, triggering a tsunami alert.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
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Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations
Sean Dunn, who threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer in downtown D.C. in July was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault in November.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major case over presidential firing power
The Supreme Court is considering whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Fine against Southwest for 2022 winter storm cancellations waived by DOT
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue)! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
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Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major case over presidential firing power
The Supreme Court is considering whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
Exclusive
Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
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Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
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Powerful earthquake hits off Japan, triggering tsunami alert
A powerful earthquake hit off Japan's northern coast, triggering a tsunami alert.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
U.K. woman stitches strength into neurodiversity-themed fashion startup
Mille Haywood is overcoming her own mental health challenges and helping others with clothes that offer "comfort hugs," and a "Slay-DHD" attitude.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Leak at Louvre Museum damaged hundreds of works after jewel heist
Weeks after the brazen robbery of crown jewels, Paris' Louvre saw hundreds of works in its Egypt section damaged by water from a leaky old heating system.
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Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Golden Globe nominees announced
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for some of the Golden Globe Awards' biggest categories. Plus, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis breaks down the nominations.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
The bestselling author had said she would no longer write novels set in the make-believe mountain village of Mitford. After the death of her daughter, she wrote through her grief – which led to her 15th Mitford book, "My Beloved."
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Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
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.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Crime
Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of police station
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
Stabbing on North Carolina train draws Trump's attention; suspect arrested
A suspect accused of stabbing a man on a Charlotte Area Transit System commuter train on Friday is undocumented and was previously deported, according to authorities.
Space
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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USMNT seeks first FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, which the U.S. is co-hosting next year, kicks off in June. U.S. Men's National Team has never won a World Cup, but "CBS Mornings" meets the man looking to change that.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors
President Trump didn't attend a single Kennedy Awards ceremony in his first term. But after assuming the role of chairman of the Kennedy Center board at the start of his second term, Mr. Trump chose the honorees for this year himself and was the host of the event. Vlad Duthiers reports.
Watch: Full list of 2026 Golden Globes nominees
Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall announced Monday the full list of nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, with 11 exclusive categories revealed only on "CBS Mornings." Watch the announcement that aired on CBS News.
Democrats demand second boat strike video
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the Pentagon to release the video of a second strike on an alleged drug boat in September. Over the weekend, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth would not commit and said it is being reviewed to determine what could be released publicly.
Political strategists on Greene's comments
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joined "60 Minutes" to discuss her rift with President Trump in recent weeks. Political strategists Rina Shah and Joel Payne weigh in on her remarks.