Biden and the economy: What it means for your wallet
The incoming Biden administration will face a host of economic challenges — COVID-19 and partisan politics won't help.
Economy
U.S. reports record COVID-19 cases in one day
More than 100,000 new coronavirus infections were reported this week, breaking a daily case record. Nikki Battiste reports.
Fewer jobless claims filed last week
The latest jobs report from the Department of Labor shows 751,000 Americans filed for unemployment in the week ending October 31, a decrease of 7,000 claims from the week before. Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for Bankrate, looks at what these numbers mean for our economy.
Top issues for 2020 voters
According to CBS News exit polling, the top issue for Biden voters was getting control of the coronavirus pandemic, while President Trump's supporters were more concerned with the economy. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett helps break down some of the early exit polling on Election Day.
Biden economic adviser on path forward
Public health and economic crises are driving voters to the polls in record numbers this election. BIden campaign surrogate and former White House economic adviser Austan Goolsbee joins CBSN with a look at the differences in the policy paths offered by the two candidates.
White House trade adviser on economic growth
The U.S. Gross Domestic Product grew by 7.4% in the third quarter, meaning the country has recovered about two-thirds of economic activity lost due to the coronavirus pandemic. The news comes as President Trump and Joe Biden make their final pitches to voters on the eve of Election Day. Peter Navarro, director of the Trump administration's Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, joined CBSN to discuss.
Economic recovery a key issue in campaign
President Trump is celebrating the third-quarter economic rebound from the low point brought on by the coroanvirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post political reporter Jacqueline Alemany spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about why the latest GDP number is not all it appears, plus the latest on legal challenges to voting rules in several key states.
Coronavirus relief deal still elusive as Pelosi details outstanding issues
Pelosi placed the blame for the ongoing stalemate squarely on the Trump administration.
Swing states offer clues to state of the economy
CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN to discuss how economic conditions triggered by the coronavirus pandemic may play a key role in this year's election.
Swing states 2020: From economic "desperation" to "97% recovered"
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
Coronavirus fuels financial anxiety
New research from Northwestern Mutual shows Americans are actually saving more money during the coronavirus pandemic, though that's not the case for everyone. Northwestern Mutual's Chantel Bonneau Stewart joins CBSN with a closer look.
Americans face food insecurity amid pandemic
Some 23 million Americans are still without work amid the coronavirus pandemic, which is causing many families to struggle to feed their loved ones. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Trump and Biden face off in final debate
President Trump and former Vice President Biden went head-to-head Thursday night during the second and final presidential debate. The candidates clashed on nearly every issue, including the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump and Biden debate COVID-19 relief bill
In their final presidential debate before Election Day, President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden debate the ongoing battle over approving a bill that would help Americans financially during the pandemic. Watch their exchange here.
Trump and Biden on raising minimum wage
In their final presidential debate before Election Day, President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden sparred over whether to raise the federal minimum wage. Watch their exchange here.
Tackling food insecurity in the U.S.
Millions of Americans are living without adequate access to food, and with the surging number of cases of COVID-19 nationwide we are seeing growing issues with food security. The Rockefeller Foundation recently published a report highlighting the steps the nation needs to take to combat the growing food crisis. Devon Klatell, managing director of the food initiative at the Rockefeller Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss possible solutions.
Americans applying for jobless aid drop to 787,000
Fewer workers are filing for first-time unemployment benefits, a sign the COVID labor market is picking up.
New jobless claims dropped last week
According to the Labor Department, 787,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week, down 55,000 from the previous week. Mark Hamrick, Washington bureau chief and senior economic analyst at Bankrate, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the economy, and the impact it could have on the 2020 election which is now less than two weeks away.
Who needs a second round of stimulus the most?
Millions of Americans are waiting for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to come to an agreement on a second coronavirus stimulus package. It's been months now since funds from the original CARES Act ran out. Dr. Lisa Cook, a professor of economics at Michigan State University and a former senior economist at the President's Council of Economic Advisers, discusses who needs a second round of stimulus the most, and why lawmakers should have a better system in place for the next economic crisis.
McConnell urged White House not to make stimulus deal ahead of election
The Senate Majority Leader told Senate Republicans on Tuesday that he had warned the White House against making a deal.
China expands influence across Africa
Over the last several decades, China has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in Africa. Many scholars believe Beijing is doing this to gain political leverage and influence in the region. Grant Harris, the CEO of Connect Frontier and a former special assistant to President Obama for African affairs, joins CBSN with a closer look.
U.S. billionaires are $1 trillion wealthier since pandemic
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos received the biggest boost in personal wealth, with a gain of $90 billion, a study says.
Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Americans frustrated over stimulus negotiations
Frustration is growing as Congress tries to agree on money for coronavirus testing, unemployment benefits and schools. Janet Shamlian reports.
McConnell: Senate to vote next week on GOP COVID-19 relief bill
The bill would cost around $500 billion, significantly less than House Democrats and the White House are seeking.
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
U.S. troops on Okinawa facing curfew, alcohol ban after murder charge vs. Marine
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
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Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how
