Inflation causing housing affordability crisis
Rrecord-high inflation is making homelessness worse across the U.S., according to a report from the Washington Post. Rachel Siegel co-authored that article and joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss.
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Fed says sharply higher interest rates may be needed
Fed officials were concerned at last month's meeting that consumers were starting to expect higher inflation in a self-perpetuating cycle.
Why unemployment will likely rise regardless of a recession
The hottest job market in a generation is slowing down: Here are signs that unemployment is likely to tick up soon.
The Chairman, ACLU, Genetic Revolution
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is asked if the Fed is done raising interest rates and whether or not he thinks President Trump can fire him; then, the ACLU's surprising new political strategy, modeled in part after the NRA; and, could gene therapy cure sickle cell anemia?
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Federal Reserve looking to slow spending amid record inflation; U.S. veterans who fought for Ukraine may have been captured
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Fed likely to announce interest rate hike; Texas lawmaker demands answers on police response.
Mortgage rates rise to nearly 6%
Potential home buyers face an increasingly complex housing market as mortgage rates rise and the average price to purchase an existing home in the U.S. reaches $400,000. George Ratiu, senior economist and manager of economic research at Realtor.com, joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Jobless claims down from previous week
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, initial jobless claims fell to 229,000 for the week ending June 18th. That's 2,000 fewer than the previous week. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss what these numbers mean for the U.S. economy and yesterday's congressional testimony on inflation from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Biden proposes gas tax holiday
CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano sit down with Aaron Weinman, a finance correspondent for Insider, to discuss what is driving the financial markets, the probability of a recession, and President Biden's proposed gas tax holiday.
Fed will keep raising interest rates as long as appropriate
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged recession is possible but later said its likelihood is not "particularly elevated right now."
MoneyWatch: Janet Yellen on recession fears
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates as all major stock averages ended last week in the negative, but U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a recession is neither "imminent" nor "inevitable." Akane Otani, a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, spoke with "CBS News Mornings" about Yellen's comments amid growing fears about the future of the economy.
Stock market ends volatile week with sharp losses
The U.S. stock market on Friday ended its worst week since March 2020. John Quelch, dean of the University of Miami Herbert Business School, joins CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss the state of the economy.
Biden pushes back on talk of recession
Economists are predicting a recession is imminent, while President Biden claims a recession is not inevitable. This comes after the Dow Jones lost more than 700 points Thursday. Wall Street Journal reporter Julia-Ambra Verlaine joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
MoneyWatch: Mortgage rates jump to 5.78%
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates had their biggest one-week jump in 35 years after the Federal Reserve raised its key rate by three-quarters of a point. CBS News' Lana Zak joins Carter Evans to discuss the impact of soaring rates on consumers.
More homebuyers may be priced out of the housing market
The Federal Reserve's biggest interest rate hike since 1994 will push mortgage rates higher, and that means more homebuyers may be priced out of the housing market. Danielle Hale, chief economist of Realtor.com, joined CBS News' Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano discuss.
Financial expert talks impact of rate hike
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points Wednesday in an effort to fight inflation. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on how the Biden administration is responding to the news, then CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the impacts of this rate hike on the job market and your finances.
How to navigate the latest interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve has announced a 0.75% interest rate hike, the largest single increase since 1994. Gargi Chaudhuri, head of iShares Investment Strategy Americas for BlackRock, joins "CBS News Mornings" with advice for how Americans can use the hike to their benefit.
How the Fed's interest rate hike will impact your wallet
Federal Reserve's push to stem inflation could also make your credit card debt more expensive and impact home buyers.
How Fed's interest rate hike could impact consumers
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is raising its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, the sharpest hike since 1994. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the decision. Then, Megan Greene, global chief economist for the Kroll Institute and a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, joins CBS News to discuss how the increase could affect the consumers.
Biden calls on oil companies to produce more gas
In a letter to several oil companies, President Joe Biden asked them to work with the White House to bring down high gas prices. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe report.
Fed issues largest rate hike in decades
The Federal Reserve issued its largest interest rate hike in nearly three decades as it tries to slow the economy without causing a recession. Carter Evans has more on what that means.
Fed hikes key interest rate 0.75 percentage points as it battles inflation
"Inflation is much too high," Fed Chair Jay Powell said of the U.S. central bank's largest rate hike since 1994.
Fed could announce largest hike in decades
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its biggest interest rate hike in almost three decades. The bank is hoping to slow down surging prices on everything from rent to gas. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports and CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the impending rate hike.
Fed could announce interest rate hike
The fight against sky-high inflation could enter a critical phase today as the Fed decides whether to raise interest rates. Director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, Frances Stacy, joins CBS News Mornings with more analysis.
Fed rate hike expected to tackle inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its biggest rate hike amid growing fears of a recession. The Fed, which will announce its decision on Wednesday, could lift rates and mark the sharpest increase since 2000. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill race at Milano Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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How many Super Bowls have the Seahawks won?
As the Seahawks prepare to face the Patriots in the 2026 Super Bowl, here's what to know about Seattle's past appearances, wins and losses.
Where you can watch the 2026 Super Bowl live today
Not sure where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl live? There are multiple ways to watch the game for free today. Here's how.
Will Bad Bunny be paid for his Super Bowl halftime performance?
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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Will Bad Bunny be paid for his Super Bowl halftime performance?
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill race at Milano Cortina Games
Lindsey Vonn came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.
Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"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.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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The Rx Defense
A Texas teenager shoots two of his friends. He says a popular acne medication made him do it. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Diving into Hilary Knight career at final Olympics
Ice hockey forward Hilary Knight showed the world why she's one of the greatest players ever. With her 14th goal, the captain of Team USA moved into a tie for the most goals scored by a U.S. Women's hockey player at the Winter Olympics. Andres Gutierrez reports on her career and her last Olympic run.
Levi's aims to share their story at their stadium
The countdown is on for the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Kris Van Kleave is outside what's been called the Field of Jeans.
What to know after first full day of the Olympics
Saturday marked the first full day of the Olympic Winter Games in Italy. Switzerland took the first gold medal in men's downhill skiing. In all, five medal events were held, but no gold yet for Team USA. Seth Doane has the latest details from Cortina, Italy.
Fallout over Epstein files escalates in the U.K.
The political fallout in Britain following the latest Epstein documents release became so intense that on Saturday, there were growing calls for the U.K.'s prime minister to step down.