How Americans are handling a gas price spike

Gas prices are the highest since 2022, shifting how some Americans are choosing to spend their money. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• May 25

U.S., Iran have agreed to broad principles of deal, Trump official says

There is broad commitment on the principles of a deal, a senior Trump administration official said, and the administration feels positive about where things stand.

• May 25

Stew Leonard Jr. reacts on inflation impact

Stew Leonard Jr., the president and CEO of the Stew Leonard's grocery chain, joins CBS News to discuss navigating inflation and its impact.

• May 22

Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"

Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.

• May 22

Trump says Netanyahu will do "whatever I want him to do" on Iran

Asked what he said to Israel's leader about a decision to hold off on new Iran strikes, Trump said Netanyahu will "do whatever I want him to do."

• May 21

Target Q1 earnings beat expectations

Home Depot, Target, Lowes and TJ Maxx all beat expectations with their first quarter earnings and revenue reported on Wednesday. Target had their strongest gains in years. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.

• May 20

Gas prices drive man to create "mini car"

In response to high gas prices, 30-year-old Mali Hightower, a handyman near Atlanta, said he created a "mini car" that costs about $3 to fill up. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

• May 20

Highest gas prices in years expected to continue rising this summer

U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.

• May 20

Xi welcomes Putin and touts "unyielding" ties on heels of Trump's visit

China's Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin in Beijing, touted the countries' "unyielding" ties, and took a loosely veiled jab at Trump's policies.

• May 20

Trump says he was "an hour away" from striking Iran

President Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.

• May 20

Trump calls off attack on Iran amid "serious negotiations" toward peace deal

President Trump had warned Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement.

• May 19

New poll on Trump, Iran war sentiments

President Trump is renewing threats against Iran as he pressures the regime to reach an agreement with the U.S. This comes as new poll data shows most Americans are frustrated with the economic outlook. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Anthony Salvanto report, and Mark Cancian, a senior adviser for the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Defense and Security Department, joins with more insight.

• May 18

Small business optimism impacted

New small-business data raises concerns about the impact of certain economic conditions and global events. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger has more. (Sponsored by AT&T Business)

• May 14

Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump in China for state visit

Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as President Trump predicted a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.

• May 14

Inflation getting worse, Americans feel it

Wholesale prices in the U.S. jumped 6% last month compared to a year ago, the highest annual increase in more than three years. Gas prices are driving the increase, and Americans are feeling the impact. Jo Ling Kent reports.

• May 13

Consumer inflation reaches a nearly 3-year high

As the war with Iran drags on, the cost of living is rising faster than wages, putting a major squeeze on middle and working-class Americans. Kelly O'Grady reports.

• May 12

Local restaurant owner feels pinch of war

Jason Allen has a closer look at how rising prices are impacting both American consumers and business owners in Dallas.

• May 12

Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years

CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.

• May 12

Trump pushes to suspend federal gas tax

President Trump told CBS News' Nancy Cordes that he intends to suspend the federal gas tax amid higher prices.

• May 12

Trump weighing pausing federal gas tax

President Trump told CBS News' Nancy Cordes that he is weighing pausing the federal gas tax, but the temporary relief may not be enough for Americans affected by higher pump prices amid the Iran war.

• May 12

Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"

President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran to make a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.

• May 12

Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited

Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.

• May 11

5/10: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid the fragile ceasefire with Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly join. Plus Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu discusses whether his party can take control of the House in November and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has the latest on the hantavirus outbreak.

• May 10

Open: "Face the Nation," May 10, 2026

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid the fragile ceasefire with Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly join. Plus Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu discusses whether his party can take control of the House in November and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has the latest on the hantavirus outbreak.

• May 10

U.S. launches "self-defense strikes" on Iran, says warships came under fire

As President Trump again voiced optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declared itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.

• May 8

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