Biden says rising inflation is temporary

In a speech Monday, President Biden touted the economic recovery of the past six months and sought to ease concerns over rising inflation. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes, and The Washington Examiner's political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that, plus the latest on efforts to evacuate Afghans who assisted the U.S. during the war, and other Washington headlines.

• Jul 19, 2021
• 19:05

Biden discusses economic recovery

President Joe Biden spoke about jobs and his plans for economic recovery Monday, including the negotiated bipartisan infrastructure framework, as the nation continues reopening from the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.

• Jul 19, 2021
• 14:23

Restaurants struggle to survive the pandemic

The pandemic has forced 90,000 restaurants to close, and the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund has been depleted as restaurants cope with rising prices and labor shortages. CBS Miami reporter Dillon Thomas reports on one new restaurant that's bucking the odds.

• Jul 19, 2021
• 01:57

Coronavirus recession was shortest and steepest ever

The deepest recession to hit the United States economy officially ended in April 2020, just two months after it began.

• Jul 19, 2021

Tourism returns to Italy

The pandemic crippled Italy's tourism industry, first with a national lockdown, then with a ban on Americans. Now, tourists are roaring back to places like Rome and Venice. Chris Livesay reports.

• Jul 18, 2021
• 02:14

Texas man searching for job shares his story

More than 13.8 million people across the country are still receiving some sort of unemployment assistance, according to the latest data from the Labor Department. While experts are touting the success of the economic rebound, some unemployed Americans are worried about the end of pandemic-related assistance programs in September. Joseph Hare, an unemployed Texas resident struggling to find work, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about his experiences.

• Jul 15, 2021
• 04:47

Families set to receive child tax credit payments

The federal government will begin dispersing monthly cash payments to low- and moderate-income families on July 15 as part of the child tax credit program included in the latest round of COVID relief. The rollout comes as the Federal Reserve paints a clearer picture of the current state of the economy, saying inflation will likely remain elevated in the coming months. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details.

• Jul 14, 2021
• 08:16

Cubans protests against economic hardship

President Biden is pledging his support for the people in Cuba, as thousands rallied across the country protesting food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS news producer Portia Siegelbaum, in Havana, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss the latest developments

• Jul 12, 2021
• 10:40

Steps Democrats could take on voting rights

President Joe Biden heads to Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss voting rights, as Democrats and civil rights activists look to combat Republican-led changes to state voting laws. The Reverend Dr. William Barber, co-chair of the antipoverty group Poor People's Campaign, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what Democrats can do to ensure voting access for people of color and lift them out of poverty.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 10:22

Biden signs order promoting economic competition

President Biden signed an executive order on Friday promoting economic competition, which will give his administration the power to crack down on some businesses who use monopolizing practices. Jeff Stein, an economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 07:57

Biden presses Putin to crack down on cyberattacks

President Biden issued a warning to the Russians after he spoke with President Vladimir Putin about ransomware attacks. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 01:55

Biden defends plan for Afghanistan withdrawal

All U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of August, even though the Taliban has. been gaining ground across the war-torn country. President Biden defended his accelerated timeline for America's military withdrawal during a speech yesterday. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on that plus other issues on Mr. Biden's agenda including voting rights and economic competition.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 10:11

Global computer chip shortage plagues manufacturers

A global shortage of computer chips has been a disruptive side effect of the COVID pandemic. Carter Evans has more on what's been affected.

• Jul 7, 2021
• 01:56

Breaking down June jobs report numbers

The U.S. Labor Department reports the country added 850,000 jobs in June. BancAlliance Co-President Lori Bettinger joins CBSN with more.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 06:03

Latest jobs report, ongoing economic recovery

The nation added a better-than-expected 850,000 jobs in June, though the overall unemployment rate edged up slightly to 5.9%. CBS News Senior Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about the jobs numbers and the ongoing economic recovery.

• Jul 3, 2021
• 04:22

Barclays economist on "healthy" jobs report

As the U.S. reopens, job growth is picking up -- the country added 850,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department's latest report. However, unemployment rose to 5.9%. Barclays chief U.S. economist Michael Gapen joined CBSN to discuss the latest numbers.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 09:03

Biden offers comfort to Surfside families

President Biden met with families impacted by the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, on Thursday as rescue crews resumed search efforts. More than 140 people remain unaccounted for. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Surfside, and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN from the White House to explain how the State Department is stepping in to assist.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 09:10

Why some families got a bigger stimulus check

The IRS on Tuesday said it has sent almost $390 billion in direct aid to about 164 million U.S. households. Households in Utah have received the largest stimulus checks in the third round of direct payments with an average windfall of $2,784.

• Jul 1, 2021
• 01:02

Federal deficit to hit $3 trillion, report says

The agency also announced it expects inflation to rise sharply this year before leveling off.

• Jul 1, 2021

Small businesses boom after the pandemic

The U.S. is seeing a boom in new small businesses despite the economic and health care challenges the country has faced over the past year. John Haltiwanger, a professor in the economics department at the University of Maryland, joined CBSN to discuss his latest research on the boom.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 08:09

Tensions rise over Puerto Rico statehood

CBSN Originals takes a look at the growing economic inequality and the divide over whether statehood is the solution in its new documentary, "Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future." Manuel Natal Albelo, leader of the Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana political party in Puerto Rico, joins CBSN AM with more.

• Jun 25, 2021
• 09:01

Extreme weather raises economic concerns

The rise of extreme weather conditions is posing harm to businesses who may not be financial prepared. In 2020, extreme weather cost the insurance industry over $70 billion, according to The Demex Group. Stephen Bennett, co-founder and chief product officer of The Demex Group and chairman of the American Meteorological Society's Committee on Financial Weather and Climate Risk, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on how businesses can prepare for these potential risks.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 06:41

Differing visions of Puerto Rico's future

CBSN Originals' new documentary "Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future" explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins Tanya Rivero to discuss the island's economy and differing visions of its path forward.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 09:11

Americans are quitting their jobs at record pace, report says

A new report shows that nearly four million Americans quit their jobs in April, which is the highest quit rate in 20 years. Social psychologist Dr. Ron Friedman joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what people should look out for as they consider switching careers.

• Jun 18, 2021
• 02:41

Federal unemployment expires in nine states

More than half of states are ending the federal government's $300-per-week unemployment bonus months before the scheduled phaseout on September 6. CBS MoneyWatch's Aimee Picchi spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the impact this is having on everyday workers.

• Jun 18, 2021
• 05:50

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