Dems and GOP remain deadlocked on stimulus

President Trump is considering taking executive action as lawmakers remain deadlocked in stimulus negotiations. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest.

• Aug 7, 2020
• 10:20

Laid-off workers across America endure loss of $600 aid

Millions thrown out of work because of pandemic are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal help has expired.

• Aug 7, 2020

Employers slowed hiring in July as coronavirus spread

So far, less than half of all the country's jobs lost during March and April shutdowns have returned.

• Aug 7, 2020

Unemployment claims top 1 million for 20th straight week

Nearly 1.2 million workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, marking the 20th straight week with claims crossing one million. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Aug 6, 2020
• 1:53

Fewer Americans filing for unemployment aid

The number of people applying for initial unemployment benefits fell below 2 million for the first time since March.

• Aug 6, 2020

1.18 million filed for unemployment last week

1.18 million Americans filed new claims for unemployment last week as the government continues to struggle with a second coronavirus stimulus package. Norm Champ, former director of the Division of Investment Management at the SEC, joins CBSN with insight into these numbers and why they might signify a slow reopening of the economy.

• Aug 6, 2020
• 5:19

Fridges full of free food help fight hunger

Fifty-four million Americans could face hunger due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Vladimir Duthiers reports on a nationwide movement stocking sidewalk fridges across the country with free food. It's a grassroots movement looking to feed those in need, one healthy bag of food at a time.

• Aug 6, 2020
• 3:54

WH trade adviser on struggling economy

The Trump administration's director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, Peter Navarro, joins "CBS This Morning" ahead of a trip to Ohio with President Trump. He discusses the president's planned executive order, which he calls "pure Trump," aimed at sweeping away regulatory barriers on "traditional manufacturing, pharmaceuticals on our shores."

• Aug 6, 2020
• 5:53

Millions lose health coverage during pandemic

In this installment of Eye on Money, "CBS This Morning" takes a look at how the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is not just costing jobs, but leaving millions of Americans without health coverage. More than 50 million people have applied for unemployment since the pandemic began, and nearly half of U.S. workers get their health insurance through work. One study found that an estimated 5.4 million American workers lost their health insurance in just three months. Michelle Miller reports, and CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins the show to discuss coverage alternatives and what Americans who lost their coverage can do.

• Aug 5, 2020
• 5:54

Relief bill stalled over jobless benefits

White House advisers and top Democrats are set to meet again today to continue negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief legislation. Disagreements over extending federal unemployment benefits remain a sticking point. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN with the latest.

• Aug 3, 2020
• 7:54

Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term

Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.

• Aug 3, 2020

Kashkari: Virus "fear" a major factor to declining consumer activity

President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis projects if the U.S economy can grow, the country will be able to pay off its trillions of deficit spending

• Aug 2, 2020
• 5:52

Clyburn calls for long-term extension of unemployment

The House Majority Whip says he would support any measure that extended beyond a one-week extension of benefits.

• Aug 2, 2020
• 6:51

Open: This is "Face the Nation," August 2

Today on "Face the Nation," Coronavirus deaths and infections continue to rise in the U.S. as July marks the worst month for new cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

• Aug 2, 2020
• 2:15

GOP softens position on $600 jobless benefit

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are scheduled to meet with Democratic leaders Saturday morning as a program that provided a $600 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits amid the pandemic expired overnight. The federal program has been the subject of fierce debate between President Trump and congressional Republicans, who have recently softened on the subject of an extension, and Democratic lawmakers. Nikole Killion reports on the ongoing negotiations.

• Aug 1, 2020
• 2:58

$600 in jobless benefits end: "An impossible situation"

With no extension in sight, some 25 million unemployed workers will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage and other bills.

• Jul 31, 2020

Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends

A vital lifeline for more than 25 million Americans is about to disappear, as closed-door talks to end the $600 unemployment benefits appear to be going nowhere. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 1:44

Negotiations over coronavirus relief package stalled

The White House continues to try and deal with the coronavirus crisis on both the health and economic fronts. President Trump's top health officials testified on Capitol Hill on the nation's response to the virus, while lawmakers continue to debate the next coronavirus relief package as unemployment benefits expired Friday. Nancy Cordes, CBS News' chief congressional correspondent, and Zeke Miller, a CBSN political contributor and a White House reporter for the Associated Press, joined Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 10:35

Senators leave Washington without relief deal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is sending his Republican caucus home this weekend without any significant progress on a coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss why negotiations are just ramping up as eviction protections and expanded unemployment benefits are expiring.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 8:40

Federal unemployment benefits expiring

Enhanced unemployment benefits for millions of Americans are expiring, as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are at a stalemate. It comes after 1.4 million workers filed for unemployment in the last week and the economy plunged nearly 33% at an annual rate in the second quarter. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 1:37

Florida battles COVID-19, prepares for storm

Florida is preparing for Hurricane Isaias as it reports a record high COVID-19 death toll. David Begnaud looks at what the state and the nation is facing as unemployment benefits expire.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 2:55

Negotiations stalled on next coronavirus relief package

President Trump and his top health officials on Thursday spoke about the importance of plasma donation from people who have antibodies, as the number of coronavirus deaths tops 150,000 in the U.S. Meantime, negotiations are stalled over the next relief package, with unemployment benefits set to expire Friday. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jul 30, 2020
• 8:37

As jobless aid ends, many Americans struggle to afford food

Nearly 30 million people were sometimes or often unable to get enough to eat last week, Census survey shows.

• Jul 30, 2020

Historic drop for nation's GDP

Two key reports show the impact of the pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what the historic drop in GDP and rise in weekly unemployment claims mean for the country's economy.

• Jul 30, 2020
• 3:23

Lawmakers weigh next coronavirus relief package

Time is running out for lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package, as unemployment benefits are set to expire this week for millions of Americans. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.

• Jul 29, 2020
• 9:35

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