John Dickerson on acknowledging grief
"All I asked in the piece was that we take a moment for those who are feeling grief and sorrow," Dickerson said about his Atlantic magazine article. Dickerson also spoke about it this week on 60 Minutes.
Unemployment
Jobless claims rise as Congress debates stimulus aid
Some 885,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, while nearly half a million filed for self-employment benefits.
Jobless claims rise as COVID surge worsens
The Labor Department has released the latest figures showing an increase in the number of Americans filing for unemployment for the second straight week. Lori Bettinger, the president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest jobs numbers mean for the current state of the U.S. economy.
Jobless claims increase for 2nd straight week
Unemployment is on the rise as coronavirus cases surge nationwide. According to the latest figures released by the Department of Labor, 885,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment the second week in December. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN to discuss what these latest numbers mean for the U.S. economy.
Stimulus checks expected in COVID relief bill
Congressional leaders are negotiating a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill that is expected to include stimulus checks of about $600 per person. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and the Washington Post's Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the latest on the talks and when relief could be in the hands of Americans.
Families battle food insecurity, eviction fears during pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic is pushing more people out of work, millions of families continue to question where their next meal will come from and whether they will be able to stay in their homes.
More jobless claims filed as pandemic worsens
Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN to discuss the latest unemployment report and the industries that are extremely vulnerable as the pandemic drags on.
853,000 Americans filed new jobless claims
The economy continues to suffer amid the coronavirus outbreak. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to discuss the latest jobless claims report.
Jobless aid applications surged the week after Thanksgiving
Number of Americans seeking unemployment aid at highest level in three months, with 853,000 applying last week.
Time running out to pass more COVID relief
With just nine days to go until the Senate adjourns until 2021, time is running out for more pandemic aid to be passed before key unemployment programs and eviction protections lapse at the end of December. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and Politico White House reporter and associate editor Anita Kumar spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where negotiations stand, plus the breaking news on a tax investigation into Hunter Biden.
Sen. Manchin on bipartisan COVID relief plan
Millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment insurance benefits this month, as federal stimulus programs passed early in the pandemic are scheduled to expire. Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, is leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers trying to broker a new stimulus plan. He joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the proposal.
Las Vegas tourism declines as COVID-19 surges
Businesses across the country are facing new restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge. Las Vegas' economy has been hit hard. David Begnaud reports.
What another stimulus deal could mean for jobless benefits
Two bills would offer markedly different levels of support for the 12 million jobless workers about to lose benefits.
Biden says economy is stalling
President-elect Joe Biden will inherit a fragile economy brought on by the pandemic when he takes office in January. In response to the latest jobs report Friday, Mr. Biden said the U.S. is in the midst of "one of the worst economic and job crises in modern history." Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at Glassdoor, joined Omar Villafranca to discuss jobs and the economy.
Trump to rally for Georgia Senate candidates
President Trump will travel to Georgia for a rally on Saturday. He's throwing his support behind the two Republican candidates in the state's Senate runoff elections, races that will ultimately decide whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
Another lifeline ending as Trump's $300 in jobless aid winds down
As the job market slows. unemployment benefits could soon dry up for millions of jobless Americans.
Job growth slowed sharply in November as COVID-19 flared
Employers added 245,000 jobs last month, the slowest pace of job-creation since April.
712,000 Americans file unemployment claims
The Labor Department has released the latest jobs numbers, showing a slight decrease in the number of Americans filing for unemployment the last week in November. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest jobs numbers mean for the U.S. economy.
Biden urges Congress to act on stimulus bill
President-elect Joe Biden hosted a virtual roundtable discussion yesterday where he urged Congress to act fast on passing a stimulus bill. Current aid programs are set to expire by the end of the year, impacting millions of Americans. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more.
Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week
Although the number of workers filing for unemployment declined, claims remain at historically high levels.
Coronavirus relief plan proposed as millions struggle
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have announced a $908 billion relief plan with more funding for small businesses, state and local governments, plus unemployment benefits. Nancy Cordes has details.
Several aid programs to expire soon
As Congress remains at a stalemate over a COVID-19 relief bill, several federal aid programs are set to expire at the end of the month. This could potentially affect millions of Americans. Axios' Courtenay Brown joins CBSN with a closer look.
Will Congress extend COVID-19 aid?
As Congress returns from recess, Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on a new COVID-19 relief package. Many federal aid programs are set to expire at the end of December. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Bipartisan senators work on COVID-19 relief
A bipartisan group of senators is working on a new COVID-19 relief package, as key assistance programs are set to expire at the end of the month. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest.
Self-employed? Your state may owe you money
Many states skimped on jobless aid to self-employed and gig workers, a government watchdog found.
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