Ellevest's Sallie Krawcheck on women's role in economic recovery

On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with Ellevest Founder and CEO Sallie Krawcheck on the push to support women in the workforce, one year after COVID-19's arrival.

• Mar 12, 2021

Economics of Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan will provide cash payments to lower-income Americans, child care aid and student loan support. Joe Minarik, senior vice president and director of research for the Committee for Economic Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain how this massive bill could impact the economy.

• Mar 11, 2021
• 11:06

Biden signs $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill

President Biden will tell Americans there is light at the end of the tunnel in his first prime-time address to the nation. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Mar 11, 2021
• 3:53

Congress passes third COVID-19 relief bill

President Biden is expected to sign the latest COVID-19 relief bill into law on Friday, sending $1.9 trillion into the economy. Ed O’keefe reports on what that money means for Americans left unemployed by the virus.

• Mar 11, 2021
• 3:41

Texas lifts mask mandate and business restrictions

Texas is back in business after occupancy limits and mask mandates were lifted, despite warnings by health officials. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Mar 10, 2021
• 2:31

"K-shaped" recovery shows pandemic's uneven impact on people

About half of Americans say they've experienced at least one form of household income loss during the pandemic.

• Mar 10, 2021

House plans to pass $1.9 trillion relief plan

The $1.9 trillion stimulus package is poised to pass in the Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday, providing another relief check to families in need. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Mar 9, 2021
• 1:55

COVID relief expected to pass

The House is expected to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on Wednesday morning, the next wave of COVID-19 relief. Maya MacGuineas, the President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on economic recovery.

• Mar 9, 2021
• 7:43

U.S. gained 379,000 jobs in February

Unemployment dropped from 6.3% to 6.2% percent in February after 379,000 jobs were added to the economy. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN to explain America's steep road to economic recovery.

• Mar 8, 2021
• 1:46

U.S. experienced hiring surge in February

The U.S. experienced a hiring surge during President Biden's first full month in office. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate also improved, dropping a tenth of a point to 6.2%. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest job numbers mean for the state of the economy.

• Mar 5, 2021
• 5:52

Doctor on risk of easing COVID rules too soon

On the same day the governors of Texas and Mississippi announced they were lifting their states' mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions, CDC officials warned states against rolling back mitigation measures too soon. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the risks, especially as more contagious variants of the virus keep spreading.

• Mar 3, 2021
• 8:35

Analyzing U.S.-Mexico relations and policies

Migration, the COVID pandemic and trade are all topics that were expected to be discussed during President Biden's first bilateral meeting with his Mexican counterpart President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Antonio Garza, the former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss a new immigrant work policy proposed by the Mexican president and other issues facing the two leaders.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 8:15

Economic fallout from pandemic disproportionately hits Latinas

Latinas have been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with many having their children as their only lifeline.

• Mar 3, 2021

House passes Biden's COVID-19 relief bill

This Saturday, the House of Representatives passed President Biden's new $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus economic relief bill, although without bipartisan support. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval. Christina Ruffini has more.

• Feb 27, 2021
• 2:43

House Dem calls $15 minimum wage a priority

President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is expected to pass the House Friday, but the final version of the legislation won't include a provision raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Senate's parliamentarian ruled senators cannot vote on the bill with the minimum wage increase in it using the simple-majority reconciliation process. Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens joined CBSN to discuss the relief bill and the proposed wage hike.

• Feb 26, 2021
• 9:29

12/9: Red and Blue

Congress running out of time for stimulus relief; Vice Pres. Pence meets with Space Wing

• Dec 9, 2020
• 46:02

12/22: Red and Blue

Congress approves $900B COVID-19 relief bill; How the pandemic shaped politics in 2020

• Dec 22, 2020
• 48:22

President Obama, Howard Buffett

Steve Kroft questions the president on a wide range of critical topics, including his performance in office, the U.S. economy and unemployment, and the budget woes in Washington; Plus, Warren Buffett has chosen his son Howard to succeed him as chairman of his multibillion dollar holding company. Lesley Stahl reports.

• Dec 11, 2011
• 43:05

There Goes the Neighborhood, The Gardens of the Queen, Meryl Streep

Bank foreclosures and abandonment are causing high home vacancy levels in neighborhoods across the country; Also, an underwater adventure to one of the world's most vibrant coral reefs; Plus, two-time Oscar-winner Meryl Streep.

• Dec 18, 2011
• 42:05

House to vote on $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill this week

The House Budget Committee advanced President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill on Monday, setting up a floor vote this week.

• Feb 24, 2021

California Governor Newsom signs $600 stimulus check bill

The payments are part of a broader aid package the state Legislature approved Monday.

• Feb 23, 2021

Biden pushes ahead with stimulus plan

With the U.S. economy still suffering the effects of the pandemic, President Biden is pushing ahead with his coronavirus relief plan. Mr. Biden is committed to sending relief checks, but Republicans oppose a measure in the bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Feb 21, 2021
• 1:40

Should the federal government provide jobs?

Millions of Americans are still struggling to find work during the pandemic. But one idea gaining traction among some lawmakers and economists is for the federal government to provide jobs. New York Times economics reporter Eduardo Porter joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the potential measure, which was previously implemented during the Great Depression.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 6:37

Biden's plan to revive U.S. manufacturing

One way the Biden administration says it's planning to help the nation's economy during the pandemic is by investing billions of dollars to revive U.S. manufacturing. Noam Scheiber, labor and workplace reporter for The New York Times, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with a breakdown of the proposal as well as bipartisan concerns over China's industrial ambitions.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 7:15

First-time unemployment claims rose last week

The Labor Department reports 861,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims the week ending February 13. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to explain what the latest numbers mean for the state of the economy.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 8:43

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