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Many people with jobs affected by the pandemic may soon be returning to work. President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package will also help create millions of new jobs for those in the public sector who were furloughed or laid off. State and local governments are hoping these new opportunities will bring jobs numbers back to pre-pandemic levels. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The latest monthly Treasury report says the country spent nearly $660 billion more than it took in during March alone.
The action by the Treasury Department is partly inspired by a New York Times three-year investigation on the increase in shell companies that allow buyers to make all-cash purchases and keep their identities hidden. Louise Story, co-author of the Times' series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the investigation and the government's action.
This week's jobs report shows a jump in new unemployment claims after several months of decline. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN to explain the latest spike and how President Biden's stimulus package may reverse the trend.
States sought and got clarification from federal officials about what they thought might be a blanket ban on tax reductions due to the massive measure.
Newsweek is standing by a report that the magazine tracked down the founder of Bitcoin. The new digital currency is highly volatile, having lost half its value over the past three months. It’s also attracting attention from the Treasury Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ben Tracy reports.
Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to explain why millions of people who filed their taxes early are still waiting for their refunds, and how stimulus payments might be causing a delay. The IRS is delaying this year's deadline to May 17.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she is "afraid that the job market is stalling."
She's the first woman to lead the department in its more than 230-year history.
The renewed effort comes after former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced nearly two years ago that the redesign proposed by former President Obama would not happen under the Trump administration.
White House Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department will move forward with an effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort was initiated by the Obama administration but then was stalled by the Trump administration. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
The Senate on Monday confirmed Janet Yellen as treasury secretary by a 84 to 16 vote. She is the first woman to lead the department in its 230-year history. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the "big" actions Janet Yellen wants to see done by the Treasury Department if she is confirmed as secretary by the incoming Biden administration.
The Senate is kicking off a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Joe Biden's top cabinet nominees. Lawmakers will question his picks to lead the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security and Defense along with the director of national intelligence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware with more on the hearings, the upcoming impeachment trial and the new administration's expected first moves.
The federal loans, which can be forgiven, will have five-year terms and carry an interest rate of 1%.
The tax agency said it began distributing direct deposits Tuesday night, and will start mailing paper checks December 30.
The Treasury Department has started sending out $600 stimulus checks to Americans, but President Trump and Democratic lawmakers say that's not enough. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote to increase the amount to $2,000 per person and instead is linking it to an unrelated internet bill, which is likely to be shot down. CBS News' Debora Alfarone joins "CBSN AM" from Capitol Hill with the latest.
Economists are split over whether increasing the stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 per person is a good idea. Will the money go to those who need it most? How much will it cost the nation? CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins "CBSN AM" with details.
Email accounts of top Treasury Department officials were infiltrated for months in the massive hacking attack that was recently uncovered, raising fears that hackers possibly linked to Russia stole sensitive information with major financial implications. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM's Anne-Marie Green to talk about the latest developments.
Senator Ron Wyden said the "full depth" of the Treasury hack "isn't known."
President Trump responded to a massive cyberattack on the U.S., downplaying its severity and impact. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Russia for the hack, which affected at least seven government agencies and went undetected for months. Erica Borghard, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The Department of Commerce and the U.S. Treasury were hacked in an undetected, monthslong operation. Experts believe the cyberattack was by a foreign entity, and many officials blame a Russia-affiliated group for the security breach. Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what we know so far about the hack.
Treasury, Commerce Departments hit. Feds order all agencies to search their networks for signs they were affected. Russia, suspected by many experts, denies any role.
Hackers breached several U.S. government agencies, including the Treasury and Commerce departments. Russia, a leading suspect behind the cyberattack, is denying any involvement. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more, and CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss the investigation, plus new data on the reach of misinformation on social media.
President-elect Joe Biden is nominating women to lead the Treasury Department and White House budget office. He is also choosing an all-female White House press staff of seven. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
A government lawyer who told a judge that her job "sucks" during a court hearing stemming from the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has been removed from her Justice Department post.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
"Nancy and Savannah have both contributed so much to the Tucson community," Sally Shamrell, the Guthries' family friend of over 30 years, told CBS News.
Immigration authorities say they're targeting the "worst of the worst," but they haven't asked to take custody of over 100 non-citizens in Minnesota's prison system.
A judge says U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless they are likely to escape.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
A judge says U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless they are likely to escape.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
"Nancy and Savannah have both contributed so much to the Tucson community," Sally Shamrell, the Guthries' family friend of over 30 years, told CBS News.
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Nike may have engaged in "a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees."
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.
China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year, due to safety concerns.
A judge says U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless they are likely to escape.
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him.
A government lawyer who told a judge that her job "sucks" during a court hearing stemming from the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has been removed from her Justice Department post.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
"I hope no one ever finds themselves in the same situation of brutal legal abuse that I did," Artemy Ostaninsaid in his final statement in court.
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.
King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves from his royal mansion to a private estate after appearing in newly released Epstein files.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.
Super Bowl advertisements are already making waves as companies seek a big win during the NFL's final football game of the season. Jeanine Poggi, the editor-in-chief at Ad Age, joins CBS News with more.
For decades, Susan Lucci starred in "All My Children." She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her second memoir, which dives into her life after the soap opera series, the death of her husband and the resilience she found along the way.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch its first foldable phone. Plus, OpenAI announced it is retiring its older ChatGPT-4o. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
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.
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.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday that investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
Investigators are analyzing and trying to determine the authenticity of a possible ransom note as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last November, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump in 2024 during his campaign for a second term, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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 plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
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.
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.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
CBS News' Olivia Gazis speaks with Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski of Poland about President Trump's push for Greenland, NATO and the relationship between Poland and the U.S.
Investigators in the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, still haven't identified a suspect or person of interest in the Arizona case. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie posted a video on Wednesday night pleading for her mother Nancy's return. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing Sunday and authorities believe she was abducted.
History was made at the 150th Westminster Dog Show after a doberman pinscher named Penny was awarded the top prize. Tony Dokoupil has more.
In Europe's high north, America's NATO allies are practicing hunting for Russian submarines, with Norway, Spain, Germany and others participating in a military exercise called Arctic Dolphin. Holly Williams got an up close look.