California governor announces task force

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the creation of a task force to help reopen the state's economy, the fifth-largest in the world, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 10:11

Yarn sees booming sales amid lockdown

An estimated 22 million Americans filed for unemployment, a grim reflection of the coronavirus pandemic's toll on the U.S. economy. However, a few businesses are thriving and even hiring as certain industries see booming sales. Jamie Yuccas speaks to people who are part of those industries.

• Apr 18, 2020
• 03:52

Pressure mounts for governors to reopen states for business

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the growing crisis.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 03:04

Weary Americans look to governors for leaders in a time of crisis

60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson offers his thoughts on how 50 different state executives must lead the way in reopening the country.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 03:40

Face The Nation: Scott Gottlieb, Suzanne Clark, King Abdullah II

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on testing supplies for the coronavirus in America, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is expecting a deal in Congress for additional funding for the small business loan program and how the King of Jordan managed the spread of COVID-19.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 23:10

Treasury, Senate looking to replenish PPP

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin indicated an agreement has been reached with the Senate to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program and increase funding for hospitals. Meanwhile, President Trump and Democrats continue to clash over the scale of coronavirus testing in the U.S. Nikole Killion reports.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 01:56

Emergency small business relief fund runs dry

The $350 billion fund meant to help struggling small businesses hit by covid-19 has run out of cash. Funds from the Paycheck Protection Program were exhausted in less than two weeks and there are now questions about where the money went. CBS News Moneywatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joined CBSN to explain which businesses were approved for the first round of loans.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 06:35

GOP lawmakers push to reopen Congress

House Republicans Brian Mast and Micheal Schultz are some of the GOP lawmakers returning to Washington to demand Congress fully reopen. Politico congressional reporter Melanie Zanona joins CBSN to discuss their plan and the possibility of proxy voting.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 05:11

Furloughed or laid off? Navigate your finances

Another 4.4 million Americans filed initial jobless claims last week, bringing the total number of workers who have lost their jobs since the coronavirus outbreak to more than 26 million. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Aimee Picchi joins CBSN to discuss what you can do to manage your finances if you have been furloughed or laid off.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 04:41

Unemployment claims soar to 26 million

Thursday’s report of another 4.4 million jobless claims reflects the depth of the U.S. economic crisis triggered more than a month ago by the coronavirus pandemic. Frances Stacy, the director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN to break down what the latest figures mean.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 08:26

26 million Americans unemployed due to pandemic

At least 1 in 6 American workers has lost a job since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. This brings the total to more than 26 million over the last five weeks. Mark Strassmann has the latest.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 01:46

Breaking down the latest COVID stimulus bill

This week saw another significant spike in unemployment claims. Just over 4 million Americans filed for unemployment, bringing the pandemic's five-week total to roughly 26 million people without jobs. President Trump recently signed off on nearly $500 billion extra in addition to the initial coronavirus stimulus package, designed to help mitigate the pandemic's blow to the economy. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what all of this means for the U.S. and American workers.

• Apr 25, 2020
• 04:03

Bank of America CEO says analysts predict economy will return "late next year"

"There's great debate about how much this will ultimately take", CEO Brian Moynihan told "Face the Nation" on Sunday.

• Apr 26, 2020
• 06:58

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.

• Apr 27, 2020
• 02:06

Americans struggle with rent during pandemic

Experts worry a housing crisis is looming as more Americans are unable to pay rent after losing their jobs during the pandemic. While a federal moratorium stalled evictions in certain places, one renter who spoke to CBS News' Anna Werner says she and some of her neighbors were still served with notices. One of the housing complex's owners later said this was a mistake. Werner investigates the growing issue for our series, Financial Fallout.

• Apr 29, 2020
• 05:18

Nearly 3 million unemployment claims filed last week

Nearly 36 million jobs have been lost during the coronavirus pandemic. A new report shows that 55% of people filing for benefits were unsuccessful leaving many uncertain of their finances. Mark Strassmann reports.

• May 14, 2020
• 02:29

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.

• Apr 30, 2020
• 02:16

30 million unemployment claims filed in last 6 weeks

Another 3.8 million workers filed for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total to 30 million in the last six weeks. Mark Strassmann reports. 

• Apr 30, 2020
• 02:35

Head of Atlanta Fed says new jobs report numbers are "going to be tough"

Raphael Bostic, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, says he's unsure how many job losses will be permanent, noting that "it's too soon to tell."

• May 3, 2020
• 07:42

Nearly 3 million U.S. workers filed unemployment claims last week

A total of 36 million Americans have applied for jobless benefits since the coronavirus erupted in March.

• May 14, 2020

Unemployment hits 14.7% amid pandemic

An unprecedented 20.5 million jobs were lost in April, a decade of gains wiped out in a single month. Mark Strassmann reports.

• May 8, 2020
• 02:14

Millions unemployed as U.S. begins reopening

California florists are among the few businesses permitted to be open for business with curbside pickup, just in time for Mother's Day. However, many Americans still face longer-term unemployment, with 7.7 million jobs lost in the hospitality and travel industries during April alone. Michael George speaks to Americans who are facing unemployment and uncertainty amid the pandemic.

• May 9, 2020
• 03:20

More than 40 states begin to reopen

Parks, businesses and other public areas across the country are starting to reopen after weeks of lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic has caused massive unemployment, but the number of cases continues to increase. Danya Bacchus reports.

• May 9, 2020
• 02:37

Open: This is "Face the Nation," May 10

Today on "Face the Nation," the grim march to reopen the country continues as unemployment soars to levels unseen since the Great Depression.

• May 10, 2020
• 02:37

Historic unemployment numbers rattle nation

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the growing crisis.

• May 10, 2020
• 02:45

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