Millions face eviction as protections set to expire

Sally Lee and Robert Cho are facing eviction after losing their income and have relied on a neighbor for heat. Mark Strassmann shares their story.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 02:32

Lawmakers optimistic about COVID stimulus

As the pandemic continues to worsen in the United States, Washington appears more optimistic about the possibility of passing additional coronavirus aid. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what Americans should expect with key programs set to expire this month.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 12:25

712,000 Americans file unemployment claims

The Labor Department has released the latest jobs numbers, showing a slight decrease in the number of Americans filing for unemployment the last week in November. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest jobs numbers mean for the U.S. economy.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 08:54

Biden urges Congress to pass new COVID bill

President-elect Joe Biden is urging lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package as he announces a historically diverse economic team. He also named Janet Yellen as the first woman to be Treasury Secretary. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 02:41

Biden to meet with small business owners

President-elect Biden is scheduled to meet Wednesday with workers and small business owners who have been affected by the pandemic-driven economic crisis. It comes as a small group of bipartisan senators introduced details about their COVID-19 relief plan Tuesday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 06:17

Pandemic's hit to economy? Nearly $5 trillion over two years

Researchers' "best case scenario" points to 15% plunge in GDP, a bigger hit than seen during the Great Recession.

• Dec 2, 2020

Biden names diverse economic team

President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled the team that he said will be responsible for rebuilding the American economy. The incoming economic team stands out for its diversity, with two Blacks and four women total. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 01:44

Biden introduces his economic team

President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced the officials who will lead his economic team, which is poised to take the helm of the federal government as the nation grapples with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 15:30

Biden unveils senior members of economic team

President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled senior members of his economic team. His nominee for treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, would be the first woman in that role, and his choice for budget director, Neera Tanden, would be the first woman of color to run the Office of Management and Budget. CBS News political producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN to discuss what lawmakers are saying about those picks as well as the latest on coronavirus relief.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 07:43

Biden to formally announce economic team

President-elect Joe Biden is formally announcing his economic team today, including Janet Yellen as his nominee for treasury secretary and Neera Tanden for White House budget chief. However, several top Republicans are already criticizing Tanden, claiming she's too partisan and divisive. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 10:28

12 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits

A new study estimates that 12 million people who lost their jobs during the Coronavirus pandemic will lose crucial unemployment benefits on December 26. Some experts say it could have a detrimental impact on the nation's already struggling economy. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins Omar Villafranca to discuss.

• Nov 28, 2020
• 08:14

Biden visits doctor after twisting his ankle

President-elect Joe Biden is getting checked out by a doctor after slipping and twisting his ankle. Nikole Killion reports.

• Nov 29, 2020
• 01:15

A Black Friday unlike any other

A surge of Americans are shopping from home, while millions who are out of work are struggling to pay bills. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Nov 27, 2020
• 02:03

Retailers prepare for different Black Friday

Retailers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are banking on Black Friday more than ever -- but shoppers can expect a very different experience. Nikki Battiste explains.

• Nov 26, 2020
• 01:58

Congress deadlocked on new aid package

Millions of Americans are in dire need of additional coronavirus relief this Thanksgiving. More than 778,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, an increase of 30,000 from the previous week. An estimated 12 million Americans are expected to exhaust their benefits by the end of the year. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers has the latest on the next round of coronavirus relief.

• Nov 26, 2020
• 06:40

Economists fear "double dip" recession is coming

Job losses may accelerate, experts warn, if Washington politicians fail to pass a stimulus bill by the end of the year.

• Nov 26, 2020

New jobless claims rise as coronavirus surges

There was another increase in new unemployment claims last week, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to head in the wrong direction. Feeding America predicts over 50 million Americans will have faced hunger by the end of the year. Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate, joins CBSN to discuss the state of the economy.

• Nov 25, 2020
• 06:20

What can states do to save jobs? Order people to mask up

State requirement to cover up helps lift consumer confidence and boosts local economic growth, study finds.

• Nov 25, 2020

New Mexico passes $330 million coronavirus relief bill

The largest appropriation of the bill will go directly to all types of unemployed workers​ in the form of a one-time $1,200 check and up to $50,000 for certain businesses.

• Nov 25, 2020

Trump brags about stock market as transition underway

President Trump made a sudden and strange appearance at the White House briefing room to highlight the stock market as the Dow soared on news that an official transition to President-elect Biden is underway. Ben Tracy reports.

• Nov 24, 2020
• 02:07

What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?

Negotiations for another stimulus package are likely to resume, but analysts predict a smaller round of funding.

• Nov 24, 2020

Retailers reinvent holiday shopping amid pandemic

To boost sales, retailers are taking measures to reassure customers it's safe to shop in their stores amid the coronavirus pandemic, including plexiglass shields, increased cleaning, curbside pickup and shopping reservations to limit the number of people in stores. Meg Oliver takes a closer look.

• Nov 20, 2020
• 02:06

Biden to tackle economic woes amid COVID-19 surge

President-elect Joe Biden will be inheriting a severely damaged economy as coronavirus cases surge across the country. Right now, more than 20 million Americans are getting some form of unemployment assistance, but for millions of them, that money will soon run out. Idrees Kahloon, the U.S. policy correspondent for The Economist, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the incoming Biden administration.

• Nov 21, 2020
• 08:57

One-quarter of Americans in poverty or jobless

The inability to earn a living wage is creating an economic headwind for the nation, one expert says.

• Nov 19, 2020
• 07:40

Unemployment claims rose last week

After weeks of heading in the right direction, the number of new unemployment claims filed in the U.S. increased by 31,000 during the week ending November 14. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN with more on what these numbers mean and how a stimulus deal or lack thereof could affect the economy.

• Nov 19, 2020
• 07:45

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