Without government help, the economy is slumping again
Bank of America says the economy needs an additional $1.4 trillion to keep the recovery going.
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Biden and Harris slam Trump's COVID response
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, slammed President Trump over his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Unemployment falls to 10.2% amid stimulus debate
Unemployment stimulus talks ground to a halt on Friday as the unemployment rate dropped to 10.2%. It is unclear what the White House can do to restore federal unemployment benefits that lapsed for millions of Americans last week. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump falsely claims 99% of COVID "harmless"
President Trump is facing mounting criticism for falsely claiming that 99% of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless." He made the comment over the weekend during a July 4th event at the White House where he continued downplaying the severity of the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more.
Many Americans didn't get a stimulus check because of who they married
"It does make me feel kind of like a second-class citizen in a way, just for who I married," an Illinois woman named Laurie said.
Over a million Americans left out of stimulus
An estimated 1.2 million Americans were left out of the federal stimulus program because their spouses did not have a social security number. Their U.S.-born children did not receive aid either. Adriana Diaz speaks to one woman whose husband is undocumented about how she and her family are getting through the coronavirus pandemic while being left out of the CARES Act.
Up to 35 million people may still be waiting for stimulus checks
The IRS has sent 159 million stimulus payments, but lawmakers say millions of seniors and poor Americans are still waiting.
Older Puerto Rico residents won't get stimulus checks until June
Residents of U.S. territories who collect Social Security are among some of the last groups to receive their checks.
Trump looks toward reopening economy
U.S. retail sales dropped 8.7% in March, the biggest one-month plunge on record. This comes as the Trump administration has reportedly outlined plans to begin reopening the economy as the coronavirus continues to claim more lives. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest.
Why some millionaires will get stimulus funds
Forbes reports that about 43,000 taxpayers earning more than $1 million annually are each set to receive $1.7 million due to a provision in the CARES Act. Janet Novack, the editor of the money channel for Forbes, joins CBSN to discuss why wealthy Americans are getting these funds.
Debt collectors seizing stimulus checks
As the Treasury Department continues sending out stimulus checks to millions of American, some may never get to the hands of those who need it most. Under the CARES Act, anyone with a judgment against them for any private debt could lose their stimulus to a debt collector. CBS MoneyWatch reporter and video producer Irina Ivanova joined CBSN to discuss what kind of debt could be putting your coronavirus relief money at risk.
Americans struggling financially during pandemic
The government website handling applications for the second round of small business funding crashed minutes after it went online. It's the latest frustration for people trying to survive during the pandemic. Janet Shamlian reports.
Trump touts relief program as businesses struggle to get aid
President Trump claims the Paycheck Protection Program is doing its job but small business owners are still struggling to receive any help as the federal website continues to have technical glitches. Weijia Jiang reports.
Nearly 4 million in U.S. file jobless claims
The Labor Department's latest report says roughly 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. The figure, comparatively lower than the last five weeks, brings the six-week total to 30 million U.S. workers filing jobless claims. The devastating total reflects the coronavirus pandemic's effect on the economy, despite trillions of dollars in stimulus spending. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the staggering figures.
Stimulus checks for dead taxpayers must be returned, IRS says
Some deceased Americans received the emergency relief payments — now the agency wants the money back.
Mnuchin sued for denying "citizen children" a stimulus check
Blocking $500 payments to children because one or both parents are immigrants is discriminatory, lawsuit claims.
Trump sends millions of Americans signed letters
Millions of Americans will be getting letters from the president in an envelope sent by the IRS. The letter is meant to inform stimulus check recipients of how much they'll be receiving, but has instead drawn criticism. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Aimee Picchi joins CBSN with more.
Trump sued over stimulus check ban for immigrant spouses
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a U.S. citizen, argues that denying the $1,200 payments is a form of discrimination.
Credit card debt bubble could burst
As the coronavirus pandemic deepens, millions of Americans are skipping their credit card payments. In response, banks and other lenders are preparing for further economic fallout. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined CBSN with more.
Americans married to immigrants might not get stimulus checks
The issue could impact more than 1 million U.S. citizens who file joint tax returns with their immigrant spouses.
Americans worry federal stimulus checks won't last long
"I'm grateful for it, but $1,200 — I'm not sure if it covers much," said one person who has received the payment.
Why you might not be able to track your stimulus check
A new IRS tool that was supposed to make it easy to find out when you'll get your money isn't working for some people.
H&R Block, Turbo Tax glitch may stall some stimulus checks
The IRS may not have direct deposit info for taxpayers who used tax prep services and got a tax refund anticipation loan.
Stimulus check tracking site goes live
But some people who tried using the new IRS.gov service report trouble in retrieving information.
Trump's name will appear on printed stimulus checks
The president's name will appear in the memo line, but Treasury Department says the addition won't delay checks.
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