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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These states are still sending out stimulus checks
Montana and other areas saw a surplus in their state budgets, allowing them to send stimulus payments to taxpayers.
Americans may get a tax refund shock this year
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
10M people still eligible for stimulus check, but clock is ticking
Some Americans, especially those who don't pay taxes, may still be due some pandemic money, a government report says.
Here's when California's gas rebate checks are arriving
Golden State residents face some of the nation's highest gas prices. Now, millions are getting a rebate check within days.
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Some Florida families to get a $450 "inflation relief" check
One-time payments will help about 59,000 households in the state, including those on welfare.
Californians set for up to $1,050 in "inflation relief" checks
Californians are grappling with the the highest fuel costs in the U.S., with an average price of $6.27 a gallon.
Here's who may still be eligible for stimulus checks
Some Americans may still be waiting for their third federal stimulus check, according to the Treasury Department.
Stimulus checks for gas? Here's what could be coming your way.
A trio of bills in Congress would offer stimulus payments and rebates to help Americans cope with soaring gas prices.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.
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At least 18 billionaires got stimulus checks, report says
Some 270 ultra-wealthy people who received the checks had reported negative net incomes on their tax returns, according to ProPublica.
Republicans unveil scaled back financial help for Americans
Republicans are unveiling a proposal to extend benefits for Americans, but in a scaled back fashion. A final agreement with Democrats could be weeks away, and time is running out for millions of unemployed workers. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Another 2.1 million jobless claims filed
Another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the past week. Many Americans are relying on those benefits, but some are still waiting for their first unemployment check. Mark Strassmann reports.
June retail sales numbers show spending in U.S. is up
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.
Stimulus aid roundup: Here are benefits you might have missed
Some people may qualify for more stimulus cash than they realize, while other programs can offer surprise benefits.
Why some U.S. families got a bigger federal stimulus check
New England households are seeing smaller checks on average due to smaller families and higher incomes.
Why some families got a bigger stimulus check
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.
New IRS tool for families trying to get Child Tax Credit payments
The IRS unveiled the tool Monday for people who made too little to file a tax return.
Administration ramps up outreach on child tax credit
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.
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Watch Live: Bondi testifies at House hearing amid scrutiny over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department faces questions over the Epstein files.
El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones, officials say
The Federal Aviation Administration changed course and said flights would resume after halting all air traffic into and out of El Paso.
9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at high school and home in Canada
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Team USA wins gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics
Gold medalist Elizabeth Lemley is making her Winter Olympics debut at the Milan Cortina Games.
Grand jury declines charges against 6 Democrats over illegal orders video
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ukraine official denies any plans to announce elections as war rages
An adviser to Ukraine's leader says there's been "no change in the negotiations" that would lead to an announcement of elections in the coming weeks.
Videos in the Epstein files reveal disturbing glimpses of his private life
The Epstein files released by the Justice Department include hours of video footage Jeffrey Epstein recorded, received or downloaded. The Free Press has compiled it all.
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Georgia army veteran deported after traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.
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Team USA wins gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics
Gold medalist Elizabeth Lemley is making her Winter Olympics debut at the Milan Cortina Games.
How slower U.S. population growth could impact the economy
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
Employers added 130,000 jobs in January, topping expectations
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
House to vote on the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
Letters found in home show messages between WWII soldier, future wife
The letters by William Raymond Whittaker and Jane Dean were found in a Nashville home that had belonged to Jane and her siblings.
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Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
How slower U.S. population growth could impact the economy
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
Employers added 130,000 jobs in January, topping expectations
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard
Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.
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New deduction allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 on interest they paid to buy a new American-made vehicle in 2025.
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Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
House to vote on the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
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Watch Live: Bondi testifies at House hearing amid scrutiny over Epstein files
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DNC tallied over $7 million in grassroots fundraising last month
Democrats are facing a stark cash gap with the Republican National Committee after the GOP closed 2025 with $95 million in cash on hand.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Ukraine official denies any plans to announce elections as war rages
An adviser to Ukraine's leader says there's been "no change in the negotiations" that would lead to an announcement of elections in the coming weeks.
Team USA wins gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics
Gold medalist Elizabeth Lemley is making her Winter Olympics debut at the Milan Cortina Games.
Team USA curler from Minnesota says people's rights being quashed at home
Team USA's curlers are trying to focus on the ice at the Winter Games in Italy, but one member from Minnesota says "what's going on there is wrong."
Russian drone kills father, 3 young kids, seriously wounds pregnant mom
Ukrainian officials say a man and his three toddlers were killed when a Russian drone razed their house, and the mother, 35 weeks pregnant, is in critical condition.
9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at high school and home in Canada
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
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Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.
AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
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.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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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
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Epstein files pressure Trump administration
Apparent evidence revealed in the latest batch of the Epstein files released by the Justice Department is putting pressure on the White House regarding President Trump's past knowledge of the sex offender's actions. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Disturbing videos in Epstein files
The videos released in the latest batch of Epstein files provide a disturbing look into the convicted sex offender's life. The Free Press video journalist Tanya Lukyanova joins CBS News to discuss.
Latest news on Nancy Guthrie kidnapping
A man who was briefly detained in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case wants to clear his name, saying "I didn't do anything. ... I'm innocent." This comes after the FBI released images of a subject at Guthrie's footsteps. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ex-FBI agent on developments in Guthrie case
Officials are looking to identify a person who was caught on video wearing a mask and gloves outside Nancy Guthrie's home the night she went missing. On Tuesday, a person was detained in connection to the case and a man who identified himself as Carlos said he was that person and was released. Lance Leising, a retired supervisory special agent with the FBI, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the latest developments in the case.
White House on Epstein files about Lutnick
The White House said Tuesday it stands by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as more details emerge about his apparent relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as more files depict what President Trump apparently knew about the convicted sex offender. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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.
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El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson on Wednesday slammed the Federal Aviation Administration for briefly closing El Paso's airspace over what it called "special security reasons," calling it a "major and unnecessary disruption."
What to expect from Trump, Netanyahu meeting
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Wednesday at the White House to discuss Iran. Dan Raviv, host of "The Mossad Files," joins with more on what to expect.
Epstein files pressure Trump administration
Apparent evidence revealed in the latest batch of the Epstein files released by the Justice Department is putting pressure on the White House regarding President Trump's past knowledge of the sex offender's actions. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
U.S. job growth picks up in January
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DHS funding could lapse in 2 days
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