Breaking down the U.S. economy's mixed signals

Unemployment is down. Inflation is up. With the Federal Reserve Board again raising interest rates this week, plus new indications we could be in a recession, the economy is in uncharted waters. And no one seems certain about what's next or what to do. CBS News' chief political analyst John Dickerson helps us add it all up with the help of two experts: Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs, with the overview; and Michelle Singletary, a personal finance columnist for the Washington Post, with advice for all of us.

• Jul 31, 2022
• 07:14

Dog left on balcony in extreme heat dies; owner charged

The dog's water bowl was empty and there were signs he had pawed at the sliding door. In addition, neighbors and nearby workers reportedly hearing a dog in distress.

• Jul 29, 2022

What's next for the Inflation Reduction Act

A vote on the Senate's Inflation Reduction Act could come as early as next week. While the last-minute bill covers a lot of ground, many of the Democrats' top priorities fell to the wayside during secret negotiations between Senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined Vladimir Duthiers and Christina Ruffini to discuss what's in, what's out and what's next for the legislation.

• Jul 29, 2022
• 05:59

Trump and Pence give very different speeches

Former President Donald Trump focused on crime and immigration in his first speech back in D.C. since he left office, while former Vice President Mike Pence spoke about conservatism and the future. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News political director Fin Gomez join "Red and Blue" to discuss.

• Jul 26, 2022
• 09:03

Trump, Pence give dueling speeches in D.C.

It's a battle for control of the Republican Party as former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence gave dueling speeches in Washington, D.C. Major Garrett has the details.

• Jul 26, 2022
• 02:40

"Murder hornets" given new name by scientists

The large hornets are known for decimating honeybee hives and delivering painful stings to humans.

• Jul 26, 2022

1 dead, 6 injured after shooting in Seattle suburb

Police said "this is not an active shooter situation."

• Jul 23, 2022

Blind woodsman on overcoming challenges

John Furniss is a woodworker whose creations are a combination of his unique outlook on life and his power tool prowess. Jamie Yuccas met with Furniss at his home to find out how his dark past helped lead to a brighter future.

• Jul 20, 2022
• 05:40

Biden returns to U.S. from Middle East

President Biden is back in the U.S. following a four day trip to the Middle East. Biden met with leaders to discuss an array of topics including human rights, oil production, and peace in the region. Francesca Chambers, a White House correspondent for USA Today, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

• Jul 18, 2022
• 05:56

D.C. mayor says migrants are "being tricked" onto buses

Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., says she has "called on the federal government to work across state lines to prevent people from really being tricked into getting on buses" headed to the nation's capital from Texas and Arizona.

• Jul 17, 2022
• 06:32

Secret Service accused of deleting text messages

The Secret Service is under fire over accusations that it deleted text messages from Jan. 5 and 6. The communications could be key to advancing testimony from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who described a physical altercation between then-President Trump and an agent. Scott MacFarlane has the details.

• Jul 15, 2022
• 02:12

Capitol Police officer discusses rioter's apology

A man who was part of the group that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 apologized to Capitol Police officers after he testified this week during a public hearing. Officer Harry Dunn was on the receiving end of that apology, and he joined CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss whether or not he accepts it, as well as his thoughts on the hearings.

• Jul 14, 2022
• 04:36

Uvalde victim's family angered by police response

Families of mass shooting victims gathered in Washington, D.C., to push for an assault weapons ban. Norah O'Donnell spoke with a father from Uvalde, Texas, who warned that every town should be prepared for a similar tragedy and criticized the police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting.

• Jul 13, 2022
• 02:17

Takeaways from seventh Jan. 6 hearing

The latest Jan. 6 committee hearing focused on the role of extremist groups leading up to and on the day of the riot. "Red and Blue" host Major Garrett sits down CBS News chief political analyst and senior national correspondent John Dickerson, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa to review some of the most significant takeaways from the Tuesday hearing.

• Jul 12, 2022
• 16:04

Seattle earthquake could trigger massive tsunami, report finds

"The impacts could be massive," one state official said.

• Jul 11, 2022

Mick Mulvaney weighs in on the U.S. economy

Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff, spoke to CBS News’ Catherine Herridge about the current state of the U.S. economy and why he believes a recession is "inevitable."

• Jul 8, 2022
• 03:21

The latest on the House Jan. 6 investigation

Tomorrow is the date the House committee investigating January 6 has asked former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to sit for an interview. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the committee's probe.

• Jul 5, 2022
• 05:11

Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA starting in 2024

Losing flagship schools like USC and UCLA will be a major blow to the Pac-12, which has had a long and amicable relationship with the Big Ten, best exemplified by its Rose Bowl partnership.

• Jun 30, 2022

States with abortion rights expect to see surge in out-of-state patients

Washington state and Idaho are going head-to-head when it comes to views on abortion rights.

• Jun 24, 2022

Will Trump run again in 2024?

Whether former President Trump will jump into the 2024 presidential race is still an open question. David Drucker, senior political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss a potential Trump 2024 bid for the White House.

• Jun 22, 2022
• 07:50

House Jan. 6 hearing, Senate gun reform

It was a busy day in Washington as a bipartisan group of senators announced a deal on new gun legislation. Meantime, the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol held its fourth public hearing. CBS News correspondents Nikole Killion, Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the day's political headlines.

• Jun 21, 2022
• 12:31

Day 4 of the Jan. 6 hearings focuses on Trump

Tuesday’s Jan. 6 committee hearing focused on former President Donald Trump's push to get state officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Georgia's secretary of state and other state officials testified. Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the hearing.

• Jun 21, 2022
• 05:15

White House says recession is not inevitable

As inflation remains high and the stock market falls, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other White House officials are amplifying President Joe Biden's message that a recession is not inevitable. CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns about the Biden Administration's potential plans to offer temporary relief from rising gas prices.

• Jun 20, 2022
• 05:02

2 dead, 2 rescued by guide after raft flips on river in Washington

Four customers and a guide were on the raft when it flipped in rapids near the town of Glacier, officials said.

• Jun 17, 2022

Senator and Reverend Raphael Warnock

The Georgia Democrat, who is both pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and a U.S. Senator in Washington, talks with CBS News' John Dickerson about the lessons learned from his father; using politics as a tool for progressive change; and how – facing reelection this fall – he seeks to convince Georgians to continue to have faith.

• Jun 12, 2022
• 07:18

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