As jobless aid ends, many Americans struggle to afford food

Nearly 30 million people were sometimes or often unable to get enough to eat last week, Census survey shows.

• Jul 30, 2020

Historic drop for nation's GDP

Two key reports show the impact of the pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what the historic drop in GDP and rise in weekly unemployment claims mean for the country's economy.

• Jul 30, 2020
• 3:23

Fed predicts further economic hardship as virus rages on

The coronavirus "will weigh heavily on economic activity, employment and inflation," central bank says.

• Jul 30, 2020

Danny Meyer on reviving the restaurant industry

Danny Meyer is one of New York City's most successful and influential restaurateurs. In mid-March he closed all 20 of his restaurants and laid off nearly 2,100 employees. Meyer, and his top executive, Chip Wade, president of the Union Square Hospitality Group, tell correspondent Martha Teichner how they plan to rebuild their business – and how the entire restaurant industry must evolve – in order to survive not only the pandemic, but a changing economy and changing tastes.

• Jul 26, 2020
• 7:51

U.S. economy stalls as the coronavirus continues to surge

Many states raced to reopen for business even as COVID-19 continued to spread — now we're paying the price.

• Jul 27, 2020

Consumer spending shifts during pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has hit many businesses hard, including local clothing stores, dry cleaners and tailors. CBS News reporters Nicole Sganga and Zak Hudak join CBSN to discuss their reporting.

• Jul 19, 2020
• 8:19

Biden leads in Michigan and Trump has one-point edge in Ohio

CBS News' latest survey finds glaring divisions over the matters shaping the nation's cultural and race relations and public health — all of which are strongly tied to voting.

• Jul 26, 2020

Cruz: Pelosi's objectives are "shoveling cash at the problem and shutting America down"

The Texas Republican says Congress "ought to pass a recovery bill" as the country continues to suffer economic effects of COVID-19

• Jul 26, 2020
• 6:24

Biden's economic plan includes caregiving

Joe Biden spoke Tuesday about the third part of his economic recovery plan which is focused on caregiving. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to break it down.

• Jul 21, 2020
• 7:22

Biden speaks about economy and Trump

Joe Biden spoke Tuesday about a portion of his "Build Back Better" plan, which focuses on caregiving for working families. Watch his remarks.

• Jul 21, 2020
• 22:32

Trump, GOP leaders lay out priorities for $1 trillion coronavirus bill

Trump and members of his Cabinet met with GOP congressional leaders in the Oval Office to discuss the next package.

• Jul 20, 2020

Rising coronavirus cases threaten U.S. economic rebound

More than 20 states have paused or reversed their reopening plans as COVID-19 surges, impeding the recovery.

• Jul 17, 2020

South Carolina voters name top U.S. issues

Elaine Quijano of CBSN's "Red & Blue" sits down with voters at the Brookland Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, who say they want to see 2020 Democratic candidates talk about health care, the economy, climate change and faith.

• Jun 24, 2019
• 3:54

7/30/18: Red and Blue

Trump focuses on GOP ahead of midterms: how is Trump's handling of the economy?

• Jul 30, 2018
• 53:53

U.S. tariffs against China are looming

As Beijing threatens to retaliate against looming U.S. tariffs, former Trump campaign economic adviser Arthur Laffer, who also served in the Reagan White House, tells Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red and Blue" that he hopes the back-and-forth is merely a negotiating tactic for President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.

• Jul 5, 2018
• 12:16

Recession to be felt "deep into 2022," says Bank of America

Consumer banking giant revised down its outlook for U.S. economy as cities and states pause or reverse plans to reopen.

• Jul 16, 2020

Mayors warn of long-term economic devastation without federal aid

Exacerbating the need for federal aid is the push by the Trump administration for schools to fully reopen in the coming weeks.

• Jul 16, 2020

Trump replaces his campaign manager

President Trump is making major changes to his campaign staff, demoting Brad Parscale and replacing him with Bill Stepien. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to discuss what the move tells us about the Trump campaign and how his current strategy compares to 2016.

• Jul 16, 2020
• 10:10

U.S. economic shutdown saved up to 2.7 million lives

Slamming the brakes on the economy saved many more lives than it ruined, researchers conclude.

• Jul 13, 2020

Coronavirus impacts 2020 race for Biden, Trump

CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has more on the 2020 race with the latest Battleground Tracker poll.

• Jul 12, 2020
• 5:07

Seasonal changes bring challenges for Colorado tourism amid pandemic

Tourists spend billions in Colorado each year — in 2018, travelers spent $22.3 billion in the state.

• Jul 12, 2020

Biden to unveil economic recovery plan

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is set to unveil his economic recovery plan in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with details.

• Jul 9, 2020
• 9:27

White House defends pandemic response

The White House is defending President Trump after he said the vast majority of coronavirus cases are “totally harmless.” CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and Boston Globe deputy Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join “Red and Blue” to discuss the administration's coronavirus response, President Trump’s messaging, the economy and where the 2020 presidential race stands now.

• Jul 6, 2020
• 10:00

Congress weighs more coronavirus relief

Congress is weighing how to proceed with the next round of coronavirus economic relief, before Capitol Hill empties out for August recess. Li Zhou, a congressional reporter for Vox, joins “Red and Blue” to break down the legislative possibilities.

• Jul 6, 2020
• 4:49

Transcript: Mark Zandi on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with chief economist for Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi that aired Sunday, July 5, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

• Jul 5, 2020

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