Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
This CBS Reports documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
Economy
New data on inflation, U.S. economy
New economic data shows Americans remain concerned over inflation and they are making cautious decisions with money. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger reports.
New poll on feelings about the economy
A majority of Americans are not feeling great about the economy, according to a new CBS News poll revealing 60% of participants said the economy was "bad." CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more.
PCE report shows core inflation picked up last month. What to know.
A closely watched measure of inflation shows that prices excluding fuel and food ticked up in February. Here's what to know.
How auto tariffs will hit Americans' wallets
President Trump hopes 25% tariffs on auto imports will grow America's manufacturing base and reduce the nation's debt, but will it lead to short-term price spikes for American car buyers? Kelly O'Grady explains.
Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
Pessimism about the economy is growing, poll finds
Optimism about the economy is falling, according to a new CBS News poll. Last month, a third of Americans said they expect the economy to be booming next year. Since then, that number has fallen five points. Skyler Henry reports from rural Georgia. Then, Kelly O'Grady and Anthony Salvanto join for analysis.
Potential impact of Trump's auto tariffs
President Trump says he will put a 25% tariff on all foreign vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. Kelley Blue Book executive editor Brian Moody breaks down the potential impact.
Poll: Economic outlook grows more pessimistic
A new CBS News poll finds that Americans' economic outlook has grown slightly more pessimistic in the past month. High prices are weighing on people, with most saying they're on the rise. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
Ford, General Motors stocks fall after tariff
The Dow Jones closed in the red on Thursday, with Ford stocks falling more than 3% and General Motors stocks falling more than 6% as investors reacted to President Trump's new 25% tariff on auto imports. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Uncertainty over Trump impact on economy
There is uncertainty over the growth of the U.S. economy during the first few months of 2025 as new data emerges on economic growth in the last quarter of 2024. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports.
How to prepare and protect your career
More than 172,000 jobs were eliminated last month, marking the highest monthly total since the early months of the pandemic. LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher joins us with advice for navigating job loss and finding stability in an uncertain market.
Consumer confidence in economy dips again
A new report finds consumer confidence in the economy has plunged this month to its lowest level in more than four years. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what it means.
Consumer confidence falls to 12-year low as Americans fret over economy
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
Consumer confidence drops for fourth month
A new report says consumer confidence in the economy has dropped for the fourth month in a row and cites as two key reasons, persistent inflation and the threat of tariffs. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Trump threatens Venezuelan oil importers
President Trump said the U.S. will place a 25% tariff on imports from all countries that buy oil or gas from Venezuela. According to Rystad Energy, a research and consulting firm, China and the U.S. have been the top buyers of Venezuelan oil in recent months. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on what this means.
Florida's decimated orange groves face new threats
Climate change, along with hurricanes, citrus disease and changing consumer tastes, are taking a toll on Florida's orange growers. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump secures pay hike for wildland firefighters as DOGE cuts staff
Wildland firefighters will keep a 4-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump.
Red Lobster seeks to adjust to a changing economy
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun took over last September, shortly after the chain closed many locations and filed for bankruptcy.
The challenges facing casual dining restaurants
Red Lobster is among more than a dozen casual dining chains that filed for bankruptcy in 2024. Now, its new CEO is attempting to reinvigorate and reinvent it in a challenging economic climate. Elise Preston reports.
Trump teases possible Xi Jinping visit
President Trump says his Chinese counterpart will visit Washington, D.C., in the "not so distant future." Jennifer Welch, chief geoeconomics analyst at Bloomberg, and Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, join "America Decides" to discuss what that visit could mean amid brewing trade tensions.
Fed Chair on consumer sentiment
As expected, the Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady, while indicating that cuts are likely later this year. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, outlook uncertain
The Federal Reserve chose not to lower interest rates Wednesday, as Chair Jerome Powell admitted the economic outlook was uncertain. He indicated that even though inflation was expected to inch up in response to President Trump's tariffs, the Fed is still forecasting two rate cuts this year. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Powell paints picture of economic uncertainty
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as uncertainty about the U.S. economy grows. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady unpacks Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on the decision. Then, Donna Ginther, distinguished professor of economics at the University of Kansas, joins with analysis.
Michigan voters share regrets of voting Trump
In a focus group conducted by Axios in Michigan, some battleground state voters expressed second thoughts about supporting President Trump in the 2024 election. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" with analysis.
CBS News poll: On Trump deploying National Guard, divisions over impact on crime, rights
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
South Korea says it reached a deal to release workers detained in ICE raid
South Korea says it reached a deal with the U.S. to release more than 300 South Koreans detained in an immigration enforcement raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant.
Justice Barrett on the Supreme Court's checks on Trump's power
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
Duckworth: Trump essentially "declared war" on Chicago; no "indications" of deployment
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said President Trump "essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation."
Powerball winning tickets sold in Texas, Missouri in estimated $1.8B jackpot
Saturday's jackpot had an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
Millions of students use these pouches to lock up their cellphones
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
Ukraine government building damaged in large Russia aerial attack
Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys – the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began, Ukraine's Air Force said.
Japan's prime minister to step down less than a year after taking office
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba took office in October.
Baby, children among 11 missing after hippo capsizes boat
Three people survived the incident and were rescued, and "a search is ongoing in the hope of finding the missing victims," an official said.