Poll: GOP still favored to take House
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll found that the Republican party is still favored to take the House. Debra Alfarone reports.
Economy
Buttigieg calls employment numbers "strong as hell"
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on "Face the Nation" on Sunday that the Biden administration's "top economic priority is fighting inflation." He defended the administration's economic policies, saying "if anybody's asking, 'was it a good idea to rescue the American economy? The answer's yes.'"
Face The Nation: MacFarlane, Killion, Baker, Glasser, D'Agata, El-Erian
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the trial of Oath Keepers' founder Stewart Rhodes' seditious conspiracy begins; how Donald Trump's influence is playing out in 2022 midterm races; Russia launches deadly strikes in Ukraine after battlefield setbacks; and El-Erian on "unsettling volatility" in the market.
Buttigieg calls employment numbers "strong as hell"
The Transportation Secretary addressed voters' concerns about rising inflation and government spending on "Face the Nation."
Liz Truss walks back tax cuts amid recession fears
Experts say public confidence in United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss is steadily falling after she reversed course on her proposed tax reforms. Ian Lee has the latest.
Biden calls British PM Liz Truss' tax cut plan a "mistake"
"I wasn't the only one that thought it was a mistake. I disagree with the policy, but that's up to Great Britain."
Surging mortgage rates cool U.S. housing market
Home prices rose 43% in two years, but now in cities that had those massive spikes, prices are being slashed. Danya Bacchus has more.
Biden makes late push across West aiming to deliver votes for Democrats
President Joe Biden's trip to Oregon, California and Colorado is showing how he's trying to turn out Democratic votes on Election Day.
Stocks slump Friday after inflation report
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave back a big chuck of the gains it made the day before, following the latest report on inflation in the U.S. David Grasso, an editor at Bold, joins CBS News to discuss the latest on the economy.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," October 16, 2022
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan Betsey Stevenson, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
U.S. mortgage rates reach 20-year high
U.S. mortgage rates reached a 20-year high as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to try to tame inflation. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano are joined by Zillow senior economist Orphe Divounguy to discuss the impact.
Takeaways from Wisconsin, Michigan debates
Michigan's gubernatorial candidates, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Tudor Dixon, clashed over abortion rights in their debate Thursday night. And in Wisconsin, GOP Sen. Ron Johnson and challenger Mandela Barnes sparred in their final debate before the midterms. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down what's at stake in each state.
U.K. leader sacks finance chief amid economic turmoil over tax cuts
The "mini-budget" rolled out by the duo caused the pound to plummet in value, interest rates to soar, and sparked chaos in financial markets.
Alaska snow crab season canceled after an estimated 1 billion crabs disappear
An estimated 1 billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared from Alaskan waters in two years, officials said.
Markets rally despite inflation report
The stock market finished strong on Thursday despite the latest CPI report showing a 0.4% September increase in inflation. Pete Earle, economist and research fellow at the American Instiute for Economic Research, joins CBS News to discuss the state of the economy and whether we're facing a recession.
Stocks come back strong, shrugging off hot inflation reading
Dow swings more than 1,300 points as investors glimpse reasons for hope in September consumer price index.
Consumer prices climb 8.2%
Consumer prices rose again in September despite the Federal Reserve's attempts to drive down inflation. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak speak with Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG U.S., about how the latest data could impact the Fed's next rate hike decision.
MoneyWatch: Tips for managing your savings
National Savings Day is the perfect time to take stock of your personal finances. CBS News’ Errol Barnett and Meg Oliver spoke with Kimberly Palmer, a personal finance expert with NerdWallet, about the best ways to manage your hard-earned savings.
Biden begins 3-state western swing with midterms weeks away
President Biden will make the case for Democrats and his administration's accomplishments.
Mortgage rates hit 14-year high
Home buyers nationwide are pulling back from the market due to high interest rates. Igor Popov, chief economist at Apartment Listing, joined Elaine Quijano to discuss where the housing market is heading.
Potential railroad strike threatens U.S. economy
Contract negotiations between railroad workers' unions and railways remain stalled. The Biden administration is now actively trying to avert a potential strike that could have a major impact on the economy, supply chains and travel. Wall Street Journal reporter Esther Fung joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
U.K. drops plan to cut income tax for wealthy
The U.K. government is abandoning a plan to cut income taxes for the wealthy. The move was wildly unpopular, and even sent the value of the pound tumbling when it was first announced last month. John Quelch, dean of the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami, joined CBS News' John Dickerson for his analysis.
U.S. economy still rebounding from pandemic
The U.S. economy and labor market are still rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic. Several workplace trends, such as working from home, still remain prevalent. Aki Ito, senior correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss.
Risks of potential Fed interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve's plan to get inflation under control is fueling concerns of future layoffs and a possible recession. CBS News' John Dickerson breaks down how this will affect you with Guy Berger, principal economist for LinkedIn.
What are the chances of a recession?
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase is warning of a possible recession in six to nine months. The head of economic analytics for Morning Consult, Scott Brave, joins "CBS News Mornings" to share his thoughts on the comments and the impact a recession could have on everyday Americans.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal on historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Chicago area amid ICE operations
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Chicago area amid increased ICE operations the Trump administration dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz."
U.N. commission concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Experts commissioned by the U.N. Human Rights Council say Israeli forces are "continuing to commit" genocide in Gaza. Israel calls the report Hamas lies.
U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens
The Biden administration in 2021 imposed restrictions on Hungarian passport holders born outside of Hungary.
Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies
Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.