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Trump campaigning at Pennsylvania NRA event
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning Friday in Pennsylvania, a state that swung for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential elections. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen is covering the push to sway the battleground state's voters.
Economy surges with more new jobs in January
In a significant boost to the job market, the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, nearly twice what economists had forecasted. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the importance of these numbers.
Fed chair on immigration, economic recovery
Chair Powell said a resumption of pre-pandemic levels of immigration provided a huge boost to the labor market and played a significant role in its stabilization.
Chairman Powell I Sunday on 60 Minutes
There is no better person to ask about the American economy than Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This Sunday, 60 Minutes sits down with Powell to ask about the future of interest rates, whether prices will come down, and what the Fed might do next.
South Carolina's Black voters on Biden
Democrats will participate in the South Carolina primary on Saturday after President Biden won the New Hampshire primary as a write-in candidate. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Black voters in South Carolina about Mr. Biden's reelection campaign.
Why January's jobs report is a big surprise
The U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, according to the Labor Department's first jobs report of the year. Daniel Zhao, the lead economist at Glassdoor, joins CBS News with a look at the surprising data.
Presidential candidates address housing costs
Data from the Federal Reserve shows price indexes for homes and rents are up nearly 50% compared to before the pandemic. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine how much a president can do to curb prices.
The job market is strong. So why did layoffs double in January?
Although U.S. unemployment remains near a 50-year low, job losses have surged this month. Here's what tells about the state of the labor market.
When will the Fed cut interest rates?
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it would leave interest rates unchanged. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to discuss what the central bank is looking for to start cutting interest rates.
High rents leave many financially stretched
While rents have been easing for the past few months nationwide, prices are still up significantly compared to before the pandemic, largely due to inflation. Providence, Rhode Island, saw one of the highest rent increases in the U.S. last year, and according to researchers, you need a salary of close to $83,000 to afford a two-bedroom apartment there. Nancy Chen reports.
Why the Fed is holding interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve Board announced it will not change interest rates for now as it eyes how to lower inflation without running the risk of entering a recession. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks at the Fed's decision and the upcoming cues to look out for in the economy.
Economic costs of war in the Middle East
As the war between Israel and Hamas nears the four-month mark, the International Monetary Fund has released its regional economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa, warning of severe economic impacts if the war spreads throughout the region. James Swanston, an economist specializing in the Middle East and North Africa for capital economics, joined CBS News to break down the report.
Workers recording themselves getting laid off
A new TikTok trend has people filming conversations where they learn they're losing their jobs and posting the footage, giving the world a front-row seat to their reactions. Jason Dorsey, author of "Z-Conomy," joined CBS News to talk about the videos.
Several major U.S. companies announce layoffs
The nation's unemployment rate is low, but some big companies are laying off workers and requiring people to return to the office. Guy Berger, director of economic research at the Burning Glass Institute, joins CBS News to assess the state of the labor market.
UPS to cut 12,000 jobs 5 months after agreeing to new labor deal
UPS will lay off 12,000 workers and says it is ordering employees to return to the office five days a week.
New data shows economy ended strong in 2023
New government data shows the economy ended 2023 on a stronger note than anticipated. With GDP growth rates exceeding forecasts in the last two quarters, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what these figures mean.
Millennials struggling to afford city homes
Researchers have found millennials are having a hard time paying for city housing markets. Dr. Riordan Frost, senior research analyst at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, joined CBS News to discuss why the generation is getting priced out.
New Hampshire voters say economy is top issue
A recent CBS News poll found Republican primary voters want candidates to talk more about the economy — and New Hampshire voters appear to agree, calling it a top issue ahead of Tuesday’s primary. "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil reports from the Granite State.
Inflation cooled in June: What that means
Inflation cooled in June to 3%, the lowest in more than two years, according to the U.S. Labor Department's Consumer Price Index. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what this means for consumers and whether the Federal Reserve will continue to raise rates.
Supply chain issues impact apple farmers
Apple farmers are grappling with unprecedented economic challenges as they prepare for the busy fall harvest. CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains the long-term effects on the apple industry and how consumers are impacted.
Afghanistan slides into humanitarian crisis
Imtiaz Tyab visits a children's hospital where supplies and conditions are dire. Around Kabul, many depend on rotten food and handouts, if they can get them. Since the Taliban took control a year ago, Afghanistan's economy has collapsed, prompting a humanitarian crisis.
Report: U.S. economy saw strong end to 2023
The U.S. economy had a robust end to 2023, with the gross domestic product exceeding expectations, according to a new Commerce Department report. Axios chief economic correspondent Neil Irwin joins CBS News to discuss the 2024 economic outlook.
Latest GDP data shows strong 3.3% pace last quarter
Economy remained resilient from October through December as Americans showed a continued to spend freely despite high interest rates.
U.S. economy sees faster-than-expected growth
The U.S. economy ended 2023 with stronger than expected growth, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. However, it's been a tale of two economies for many Americans. Nikki Battiste explains.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.