Trump explains why he fired labor statistics chief
President Trump explained why he fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday. Government data showed fewer jobs were added to the U.S. economy last month than expected.
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Breaking down the weak jobs report
President Trump on Friday ordered the firing of the labor statistics boss just hours after the release of a weak jobs report. Axios economics reporter Courtenay Brown joins CBS News with analysis.
Trump fires statistician after jobs report
President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday after a disappointing jobs report. CBS News politics reporter Kathryn Watson has more.
U.S. adds 73,000 jobs in July
The U.S. added just 73,000 jobs in July -- falling far short of expectations and resulting in markets tumbling, shaken by both the report and President Trump's new tariffs. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Jamieson Greer on tariffs, employment data
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. More of their interview will air Sunday on "Face the Nation."
College grad unemployment rises amid AI use
The unemployment rate for new college graduates has recently surged. Economists say businesses are now replacing entry-level jobs with artificial intelligence. Ali Bauman has the story.
The June jobs report that beat expectations
The June jobs report beat expectations, with more than 140,000 new positions added last month. The unemployment rate declined to 4.1%. But there is more to the numbers than just the headline. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Diving into June jobs report
The June jobs report is out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and it shows a solid labor market despite economic uncertainty. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Job seekers: Take advantage of the holidays
Searching for work during the holidays may be less difficult than you think because of the strong economy. Economists expect employers created about 180,000 jobs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how job seekers can take advantage of the holiday season.
Unemployment rising in 2020 swing states
Employers added 128,000 jobs in October, stocks are hitting a record high, and the national unemployment rate is near a historic low, but last week the Justice Department released data showing unemployment is ticking up in nearly a third of U.S. counties. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about what it all means.
Unemployment claims rise to highest level in 8 months, signaling slowdown
While filings remain at historic lows, the uptick in unemployment claims from last week could point to a slowing labor market ahead of jobs report.
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U.S. economy adds 177,000 jobs in April; Prince Harry loses appeal in U.K. security case.
STRIVE (2 parts)
In this two-part story, Lesley Stahl profiles STRIVE, a Harlem-based nonprofit that prepares chronically unemployed people for the workforce. Part boot-camp, part group therapy, STRIVE placed more than 15,000 clients in jobs over 12 years, jobs most still had two years later.
Greyston Bakery
Bob Simon visits Greyston Bakery in Yonkers, which started more than two decades ago with the goal of employing the chronically unemployed. But the good work doesn't end there: Greyston's profits help fund day-care centers, scholarships and health clinics.
Campaign 2012, part 2
For President Barack Obama, the choice is clear: "Do we keep moving forward and continue to make progress, or do we go backwards to the very policies that got us into this mess in the first place?" Steve Kroft reports.
Campaign 2012, part 4
President Barack Obama says that in his vision of America, "everybody's got a shot," and hard work and character are valued above all else. Also, how does the president end each day? Steve Kroft reports.
2010: Ben Bernanke's take on the economy
The Fed chair talks to Scott Pelley about unemployment, the deficit and pressing economic issues.
Fed Chair Powell on the "legacy of slavery"
Why is African-American unemployment nearly double that among whites? The chair of the Federal Reserve has a theory.
"Buy now, pay later" for groceries?
While "buy now, pay later" loans have been used for big-ticket items for years, new data shows that a growing number of American consumers use the method for everyday items. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
About 1 in 4 Americans are "functionally unemployed," researcher says
Many workers aren't working as much as they'd like. Here's what one expert says the federal unemployment rate fails to capture.
Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, topping analyst forecasts
Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.
February's job growth falls below predictions
U.S. job growth was weaker than expected in February, although still strong, according to the Labor Department's first jobs report of the second Trump administration. 151,000 jobs were added last month, falling below economists' predictions of 160,000. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Layoffs spiked in February, led by DOGE cuts
Layoffs spiked in February, led by the Department of Government Efficiency cuts. Employers cut about 172,000 jobs last month, according to the firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. That's the highest number of layoffs per month since the height of the pandemic in July 2020. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Americans say incomes not keeping up with inflation — CBS News poll
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.
U.S. hiring slows in January
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.
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Fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain as DHS shutdown grinds on
Senate Democrats are still pushing for reforms to ICE on Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and plan to put forward a counteroffer. Follow live updates.
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Iran mocks Trump, rejects points suggested by U.S. for peace talks
Iran's state media say the regime has rejected points suggested by the Trump administration as the basis of a potential peace deal.
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A security warning, buried: How a classified TSA report stalled inside DHS
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide .
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.
Shock, disbelief at Houston airport as 36% of TSA officers call out: "Insane"
"This is the first time I've experienced something like this in my entire life," one traveler said as TSA lines snaked through George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meant
The Minnesota mom of two and U.S. soldier was days from returning home from her tour in Kuwait when she was killed in an Iranian strike.
Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
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Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
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Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meant
The Minnesota mom of two and U.S. soldier was days from returning home from her tour in Kuwait when she was killed in an Iranian strike.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Bear cubs taken into care after mom is euthanized for attacking people
The orphaned bear cubs will receive intensive care even as their exposure to humans is limited, the San Diego Humane Society said.
Record-high temperatures possible in 17 states as heat wave expands
Seventeen states could break daily temperature records on Wednesday, as the heat wave that has been scorching the West expands into the central U.S.
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Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Judge calls Pentagon's moves against AI firm Anthropic "troubling"
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
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Supreme Court sides with internet provider in dispute over pirated music
The Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers.
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A security warning, buried: How a classified TSA report stalled inside DHS
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
Live
Fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain as DHS shutdown grinds on
Senate Democrats are still pushing for reforms to ICE on Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and plan to put forward a counteroffer. Follow live updates.
Court denies appeal to stop Riverside County Sheriff's election probe
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
DOJ found no evidence of a crime in Fed renovation project, prosecutor admits
The Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve found no evidence of a crime, a federal prosecutor privately conceded under questioning by a judge.
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FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
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Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed"
Some Iranians who'd hoped for regime change say the realities of the U.S. and Israel's war have been a "rude awakening," and they just want it to stop.
2 NATO allies report Russian drone impacts amid huge attack on Ukraine
NATO members Estonia and Latvia say Russian drones hit their territory amid one of Moscow's biggest assaults on Ukraine.
Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
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Iran mocks Trump, rejects points suggested by U.S. for peace talks
Iran's state media say the regime has rejected points suggested by the Trump administration as the basis of a potential peace deal.
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"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved "NCIS" director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with "CBS Mornings" about a shocking twist in the series in the show's 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
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Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Jury finds Meta liable in child safety trial
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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.
New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
Anthropic's case against Pentagon underway
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor testifies at his trial
Arielle Konig testified that her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, attempted to stab her with a syringe, and when that failed she said he repeatedly bashed her head with a rock during a birthday hike one year ago. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife. Matt Gutman reports.
Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Cold case murder of K-9 officer's wife could hinge on dog's cause of death
Paul Kovacich's defense team contends that long-suppressed evidence debunks claims that he killed his dog weeks before his wife disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor takes stand 1 year after he allegedly tried to kill her
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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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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Robot umpire system makes MLB debut
Major League Baseball returns Wednesday with a new system in place. For the first time, players and managers can challenge ball and strike calls using a robot umpire system known as the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system. Kris Van Cleave reports.
"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Iraq war veteran on Iran war
Phil Klay, a U.S. Marine veteran who fought in Iraq and is an English professor at Fairfield University, weighs in on the U.S. operation against Iran and the contradictions among members of the Trump administration on the conflict's objectives.
U.S. soldier's husband on her death
Joey Amor, the husband of Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, who was one of the six soldiers killed at a command center in Kuwait when the Iran war began, sat down with CBS News to talk about the impacts of losing his wife. CBS News's Jonah Kaplan has more.
Markets reacts to possible peace Iran talks
Oil prices dropped with news of possible U.S.-Iran peace talks. Isabel Wang, a markets reporter for MarketWatch, joins with more.