
Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
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Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
Montana and other areas saw a surplus in their state budgets, allowing them to send stimulus payments to taxpayers.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
Some Americans, especially those who don't pay taxes, may still be due some pandemic money, a government report says.
Golden State residents face some of the nation's highest gas prices. Now, millions are getting a rebate check within days.
One-time payments will help about 59,000 households in the state, including those on welfare.
Californians are grappling with the the highest fuel costs in the U.S., with an average price of $6.27 a gallon.
Some Americans may still be waiting for their third federal stimulus check, according to the Treasury Department.
A trio of bills in Congress would offer stimulus payments and rebates to help Americans cope with soaring gas prices.
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.
Some 270 ultra-wealthy people who received the checks had reported negative net incomes on their tax returns, according to ProPublica.
The U.S. Census retail sales report for the month of June was released on Friday and to many analysts, the numbers were promising. The 0.6 percent bump in sales is significant, the Commerce Department says, since the last rise of this size was last seen in March 2021 around the time stimulus checks were doled out. Diane Swonk, chief economist for Grant Thornton, joined CBSN to help make heads or tails of what the rise could mean for Americans.
Some people may qualify for more stimulus cash than they realize, while other programs can offer surprise benefits.
New England households are seeing smaller checks on average due to smaller families and higher incomes.
The IRS on Tuesday said it has sent almost $390 billion in direct aid to about 164 million U.S. households. Households in Utah have received the largest stimulus checks in the third round of direct payments with an average windfall of $2,784.
The IRS unveiled the tool Monday for people who made too little to file a tax return.
The IRS is sending out letters to taxpayers who may be eligible based on information it has from tax returns and distributing stimulus checks, among other measures.
Pandemic, mass shootings, concern over gun legislation all playing roles.
Average refund is almost $3,000, but more taxpayers are facing delays this year due to IRS staffing and tax changes.
The Department of Labor reports 473,000 Americans filed new jobless claims last week, down 34,000 from the previous week and the lowest number since the beginning of the pandemic. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Obama administration's Troubled Asset Relief Program, joined CBSN to discuss what the numbers mean for the U.S. economy.
The IRS is holding 29 million tax returns for manual processing, delaying tax refunds for many Americans, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent arm of the tax agency that looks out for consumers' interest. Some taxpayers are fretting on social media about weeks of waiting for their money. CBS News Moneywatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN AM to talk about the delays.
Officials say their next challenge is making sure low-income families know they are eligible.
Private debt collectors can claim all or part of your $1,400 check. Officials in N.J. and other states are blocking them from doing so.
The IRS warns some people might not get what they expect. Here's why supplemental stimulus payments may fall short.
About 30 million people who rely on Social Security have been angered by delays in the $1,400 checks.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited Central Texas Friday to survey the devastation wrought by last week's deadly flooding.
A monthslong investigation by CBS News punctures Thomas Crooks' secrecy to reveal the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill President Trump.
A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.
Emil Bove declined to rule out the possibility of a third Trump term and did not denounce the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in a questionnaire submitted to a Senate panel.
The ACLU's federal lawsuit claims the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement operations violate the Constitution.
The decision undoes an attempt to wrap up more than two decades of military prosecution beset by legal and logistical troubles.
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking autistic teen, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his brilliance was suddenly unlocked by his father with the help of Viraj's right thumb.
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.
The decision undoes an attempt to wrap up more than two decades of military prosecution beset by legal and logistical troubles.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
Billions in opioid settlement money was meant to be spent on treating and preventing addiction — but what happens if it's misspent?
Emergency room visits for tick bites this year are at the highest levels since 2019, especially in the Northeast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The 15-page report released Friday by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found that the cutoff switches for both engines were switched within one second.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
Vivian Spohr, the wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, released a statement following the death of a 24-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle in Sardinia.
Brad and Anita Squires cast a message in a bottle from Newfoundland in 2012. It was found more than a decade later.
Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.
"Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.
Patton Oswalt spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his new project "Black Coffee and Ice Water," how it discusses life with a teenager and his daughter's reaction to his work.
Megan Piphus, known for ventriloquism and as Gabrielle on "Sesame Street," is out with a new children's album called "Cinderella Sweep." Her songs cover a wide range of life lessons for kids from learning your ABCs to self love.
With the release of "Superman," which stars David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the DC comics universe is looking to jumpstart its rivalry with Marvel, which has dominated the box office since 2007.
Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt is recording his new audible original "Black Coffee and Ice Water" this weekend in New York City. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the project, parenting a teenager and more.
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
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.
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
Corey Comperatore's sister, Kelly Comperatore Meeder, is speaking out a year after her brother was killed during an assassination attempt against then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, during a 2024 campaign event. CBS News' Jennifer Borrasso and Scott MacFarlane report.
Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.
According to police, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter "for honor" and the victim's family initially tried to portray the murder as a suicide.
Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious disappearances in 2022 in the country's huge cockfighting industry.
57-year-old Svetlana Dali, the woman charged after she allegedly snuck on a flight to Paris from New York City, is expecting her sentence. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
David Gergen, who had long served as an advisor to presidents of both parties, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the age of 83. In this "Sunday Morning" interview that originally aired May 8, 2022, Gergen told CBS News' Robert Costa he believed the older generation running Washington should step aside for younger leadership. He also discussed his book, "Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made," and about the current state of American democracy.
The stage is set for an electric final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London this weekend. Carlos Alcaraz will take on Jannik Sinner in the men's final, and Amanda Anisimova faces Iga Świątek in the women's. The Athletic senior tennis writer Matthew Futterman joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
As Americans grapple with the tragedy and aftermath of the devastating floods in Texas, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reflects on how everyday people joined together to help their neighbors in their darkest hours.
"Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Steve Hartman has his extraordinary story.