Breaking down the weak jobs report
President Trump on Friday ordered the firing of the labor statistics boss just hours after the release of a weak jobs report. Axios economics reporter Courtenay Brown joins CBS News with analysis.
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Trade adviser says Trump has "real concerns" about jobs data
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended President Trump's decision to fire a key official responsible for jobs reports in a CBS News interview.
Where trade talks with other countries stand
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday night raising tariffs on about 70 countries. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the details.
Trump fires statistician after jobs report
President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday after a disappointing jobs report. CBS News politics reporter Kathryn Watson has more.
Employers added 73,000 jobs in July, falling short of forecasts
Hiring across the U.S. was weaker than expected in July, a sign the labor market is shifting into lower gear.
Trump fires labor chief after weak jobs report
President Trump ordered his administration to fire the commissioner of labor statistics, Erika McEntarfer, after the July jobs report showed a sharp slowdown in hiring and a steep downward revision to May and June's hiring numbers. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Stocks fall after weak jobs report, tariffs
Friday was a very down day on the stock market after a new jobs report showed a hiring slowdown and President Trump's unveiling of higher tariffs for many top U.S. trading partners. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Trump trade representative on weak jobs report
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is defending the Trump administration after a Friday report showed U.S. job growth has slowed. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with Greer and joins "The Takeout" to unpack his response.
Trump economic adviser on weak jobs report
President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday after its job report showed meager gains and revisions. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the president's decision.
Top Trump economic adviser on new tariffs
President Trump's new tariffs on dozens of countries will go into effect on Aug. 7. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the potential impact on the economy.
Trump raising Canada tariffs to 35%
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday night increasing tariffs on Canadian imports to 35% starting Aug. 1. CBS News' Erica Brown and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.
Where current U.S. tariffs on Mexico stand
Ahead of Friday's tariff deadline, President Trump announced on social media that the U.S. and Mexico have agreed to extend their current deal for another 90 days while they continue to negotiate. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Inflation rose around the U.S. in June amid tariff hikes
The Personal Consumption Expenditures, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, ticked higher in June.
U.S. company cancels production due to tariffs
Many American businesses are bracing for negative consequences of President Trump's tariffs set to take effect Friday. Ben Knepler, co-founder of the Pennsylvania-based outdoor equipment company True Places, joins CBS News to discuss how the tariffs are impacting his small business.
Poll: Most Americans expect price hikes soon
A new round of CBS News polling shows views of the economy are slightly better than they were earlier this summer, but concerns about more price increases are weighing down the outlook. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
Why did Fed keep interest rates steady again?
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged for the fifth time in a row. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
GDP surged in the second quarter after sliding earlier this year
The country's GDP increased at an annual rate of 3%, a sharp turnaround from earlier this year when it fell 0.5%.
Trump adviser Peter Navarro on interest rates
President Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but the central bank held them steady on Wednesday. Peter Navarro, senior counselor for trade and manufacturing to President Trump, joins "The Takeout" to explain why he believes rates should be cut.
Trump adviser Peter Navarro on tariff impacts
Much remains to be decided about President Trump's tariffs. Top trade adviser Peter Navarro joins "The Takeout" to discuss where things are headed.
Powell cautious on possible September cut
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday despite President Trump's push for a cut. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Poll finds economy views improving slightly, but most expect prices to go up
Americans have more positive views of the condition of the stock market, up from May.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged again
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee meeting. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Even households earning $150,000 a year are struggling to pay their loans
More high-income Americans are falling behind on their loan payments as the market for white-collar jobs cools.
Gen Z's top financial hurdle
Bank of America's Holly O'Neill joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down new survey findings showing that more than half of Gen Z cite the cost of living as the biggest barrier to financial success.
Fashion designer says tariffs decimating business
Stela Perez makes jeans, tops and dresses out of her fashion company, A Cut Above the Rest LA, but says the price of materials and labor has recently decimated her "made in America" business. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Trump talking about Tomahawk missiles with Zelenskyy but hopes they're not needed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking President Trump for more military aid as the war with Russia persists.
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Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight
The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday. Follow live updates here.
Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles in fallout from Epstein scandal
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal title any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace Friday.
Army Corps of Engineers pausing $11 billion in projects over shutdown, Vought says
Russell Vought said the Army Corps of Engineers is pausing more than $11 billion in "lower-priority projects," including in New York, San Francisco, Boston and Baltimore.
Man living in Louisiana connected to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, U.S. says
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi allegedly took part in the attack on Israel and lied on a visa application, court documents say.
John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of sharing classified information
John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified information.
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DNC set to start process for deciding earliest 2028 primary states
A Democratic National Committee panel has drafted proposed standards to help the party decide which states will be the earliest to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries.
First locally acquired U.S. cases of more severe mpox strain reported
California health officials have reported two cases of a potentially more severe form of mpox that appear to be locally acquired.
CBS News ends 60-year presence at Pentagon after declining to sign new press requirements
CBS News has had an office in the Pentagon for decades, where it has covered every conflict since World War II, as well as the stories of the U.S. military's service members.