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375,000 people filed first-time unemployment during the week ending August 7, a sign that the economy is strengthening. Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for BankRate, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what the numbers mean.
About 4.2 million gig workers receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will lose their benefits after September 6, according to analysis from the Century Foundation. Gig workers are typically considered self-employed and don't usually qualify for traditional unemployment aid. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Senate is struggling to wrap up work on President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill after hitting roadblocks on proposed amendments. Meanwhile, the Labor Department reported the U.S. added 943,000 jobs in July. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the news from Washington.
July's jobs report beat expectations with almost a million new jobs added last month. The unemployment rate fell to 5.4%. Michael Gapen, Barclays' chief U.S. economist, joined CBSN to discuss.
July's jobs report beat expectations. The U.S. added 943,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what this means for the economy and about a survey that shows more Americans would take a pay cut in order to be able to work from home permanently.
The August 4, 2020 explosion at a Beirut port killed more than 200 people and destroyed swathes of the capital in one of the world's largest non-nuclear blasts. CBS correspondent Imtiaz Tyab follows up with victims who are still traumatized by the event itself and the lack of answers over a year in which the country fell into economic ruin.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen traveled to Atlanta on Wednesday to promote the Biden administration's economic agenda. It was Yellen's first official domestic trip since being appointed to Mr. Biden's Cabinet. Her visit came as a bipartisan infrastructure bill makes it way through the Senate. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
As the White House prepares to roll out another moratorium on evictions, billions of dollars of federal rental assistance funds remain unspent. Shamus Roller, executive director of the National Housing Law Project, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss some of the challenges that are delaying the dispersal of federal aid to Americans in need and how the government is trying to buy renters more time.
Millions of Americans are at risk of being evicted from their homes after the federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend. Diane Yentel, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, joins CBSN to discuss why nearly $47 billion in emergency aid has been slow to reach renters.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Delta variant's effect on the economy, worldwide COVID vaccines, and Israel's booster shots.
Twelve states cut unemployment aid about three months before federal benefits expire in September. It was part of an attempt to boost hiring, but a new report by Gusto says states that cut benefits early saw their employment headcount grow 11.6% on average compared to 11.2% in states that kept the benefits. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined CBSN to discuss.
A toxic red tide has killed 1,000 tons of sea life and made it hard for humans to breathe along Florida's Gulf Coast, just as the economy recovers. Senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy takes an up-close look at the devastation and how climate change may be contributing to the problem.
President Biden's latest executive order promoting competition in the U.S. economy could make it easier for Americans to quit their jobs. Mr. Biden is proposing the Federal Trade Commission curtail the use of noncompete agreements, which are contracts that often restrict lower-paid employees from taking another job within their industry. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Leisure and hospitality businesses, including restaurants that have just begun to regain their footing, are most vulnerable.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the infrastructure bill, Kansas City vaccination rate, and "I Alone Can Fix It" authors say former president learned he was "untouchable" from first impeachment.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo tells "Face the Nation" that she hears from business leaders every day on the infrastructure deal to "get this passed."
The cost of rent in several U.S. cities is rising as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. A New York Times report explains how those spikes could have a direct impact on the nation's inflation outlook, keeping prices elevated through the end of 2021. Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
The White House is pushing a new report that found the president's bipartisan infrastructure deal would help get the U.S. economy back on track. Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, joined CBSN to discuss what would happen if the deal fails and why concerns about inflation rising are "misplaced."
Tuesday marks six months since President Biden's inauguration. The president marked the occasion by meeting with his Cabinet members where he touted his administration's response to the pandemic, noting deaths from COVID are down 90% compared to six months ago. CDC data also shows more than half of Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccine. But Mr. Biden also acknowledged his administration has some work to do on other issues. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN's Elaine Quijano with their insight.
The Biden administration is blaming China for widespread cybercrime, including a Microsoft hack that affected tens of thousands of private and public entities earlier this year. The Chinese embassy is calling these accusations a "malicious smear." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss these new claims, and the latest developments at the White House.
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.
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.
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.
The deepest recession to hit the United States economy officially ended in April 2020, just two months after it began.
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.
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday.
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
Border czar Tom Homan gave his first news conference Thursday morning since arriving in Minnesota at the request of President Trump.
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione.
Sean Grayson, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting last year, is being sentenced in Springfield Thursday.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
Maps show where the next blast of Arctic air and a potential winter storm are expected to travel this weekend, according to the latest forecast models.
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
Job seekers can raise their chances of landing a position by highlighting a particular kind of work experience, says LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher.
A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.
The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
Job seekers can raise their chances of landing a position by highlighting a particular kind of work experience, says LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher.
The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
Americans are more stressed out about their health care costs than they are about affording groceries or housing.
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday.
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated deployments in 2025 to the cities of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland, and Chicago cost nearly half a billion dollars.
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.
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.
Trump says if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reelected, the U.S. "will no longer help Iraq." Here's what's behind the intervention in Iraq's democracy.
The Sharia police chief in Indonesia's Banda Aceh province is unapologetic about the latest canings, imposed for behavior he said, "tarnishes our name."
Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board.
Alex Warren's hit song "Ordinary," a love letter to his wife, became Billboard's song of the summer in 2025. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his music journey and the challenges that came along the way, including losing his father to cancer at a young age. Natalie Morales reports.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
On Jan. 29, 2026, the Library of Congress named "The Karate Kid" – a beloved 1984 tale of a young boy learning important life lessons from his mentor, a martial arts instructor – to the National Film Registry, to be preserved for future generations. In this 2024 interview with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan, "Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio talked about auditioning for the role; his relationship with co-star Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi; and why he believes the film has resonated with audiences.
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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.
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.
"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.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
A man accused of double homicide in Virginia returned to the stand on Thursday as he testified that he did not plot to kill his wife despite having an affair with his family's au pair. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
A man armed with a "barbeque type fork" allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione by impersonating an FBI agent on Wednesday night. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in 2024, has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. CBS News correspondent Karen Hua has more.
Sonya Massey's family is reacting to the sentencing of former deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting Massey during a 911 response. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
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.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday that he is working on a plan to draw back federal agents from Minnesota. Some Border Patrol agents, including Gregory Bovino, have already left the state following backlash from last weekend's shooting of Alex Pretti. CBS News' Ian Lee and Nicole Sganga have more.
President Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of 2026 on Thursday, avoiding the topic of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and declining to call upon Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins with his takeaways.
Senators have reached a deal to separate five bipartisan bills from legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security, as Democrats call for reforms to ICE. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Reuters reports that federal immigration officers in Minneapolis have received new instructions since the arrival of border czar Tom Homan. Minnesota State Sen. Omar Fateh joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Border czar Tom Homan made his first public remarks Thursday since being ordered to take over immigration operations in Minneapolis. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports on the impact Homan is having on the ground in the Twin Cities.