Kashkari: Fed being "as aggressive as possible"
Neel Kashkari, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, says more economic help for individuals and businesses could be needed for months.
Employment
Nearly 3 million U.S. workers filed unemployment claims last week
A total of 36 million Americans have applied for jobless benefits since the coronavirus erupted in March.
Former Google exec says a "reimagining" of the workplace is coming after COVID crisis
Eric Schmidt predicts that workplaces will aim for increased social distancing in offices worldwide.
Face The Nation: Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Eric Schmidt, Jim Ryan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on coronavirus testing, the workplace in the era of social distancing and the future of high education in the post-COVID world.
U.S. job market suffers its worst month in history
More than twice as many jobs were vaporized last month as were lost during the entire Great Recession.
Another 3.8 million file for unemployment
The latest jobs report shows an additional 3.8 million people filed for unemployment last week, bringing the total to 30.3 million people without jobs. Frances Stacy, Optimal Capital's director of portfolio strategy, joined CBSN to explain what these new numbers mean and if it's too late for the U.S. to make a V-shaped recovery.
Consumer confidence plunges to six-year low
Almost half of America's consumers say business conditions are "bad," while one-third say jobs are now hard to find.
Americans worry federal stimulus checks won't last long
"I'm grateful for it, but $1,200 — I'm not sure if it covers much," said one person who has received the payment.
Coronavirus slammed the job market in March
U.S. economy added 701,000 fewer jobs last month, but experts say the damage is much worse.
Class of 2020 struggles to find work as jobs are vaporized
Millions of young people set to graduate from college are facing the toughest labor market in decades, experts warn.
Boeing offers "voluntary layoffs" amid coronavirus crisis
CEO tells employees the program will provide eligible workers with a pay and benefits package.
Here are 700,000 open jobs that need filling ASAP
Amazon, Instacart and Walmart are among the big companies seeking workers amid surge in demand during the pandemic.
Surge in unemployment claims is crashing government websites
Many states are dealing with unprecedented wave of jobless applications as coronavirus shutters hundreds of businesses.
Hiring surged in February before coronavirus spread in U.S.
Employers added a stronger than expected 273,000 jobs last month, while unemployment rate ticked down.
South Carolina: Gobs of jobs, but not enough offer living wage
As in many states, low unemployment rates mask a harsher reality — low-paying fields that can't support a family.
America's job problem: Employers are hiring, but pay is low
"There is fundamentally a feeling on the part of the average guy that he is being left behind," one expert thinks.
Hiring surged in January as employers added 225,000 jobs
Unemployment rate ticked up to 3.6% as more people entered the labor force to look for work.
Gender wage gap narrows as women shift to high-skill jobs
Women are going to college at a higher rate than men, making them better equipped for workplace demands, new research says.
Hiring cooled in December, with employers adding 145,000 jobs
The U.S. labor market continues to expand, but job growth last year was the slowest since 2011.
U-Haul will no longer hire smokers in many states
Job applicants will have to agree to be screened for nicotine use, as moving giant promotes "culture of wellness"
Half of U.S. employers make workers promise to never "compete"
Accepting a job, even flipping burgers, often means renouncing doing similar work in the future
Hiring surged in November as GM workers ended strike
A whopping 266,000 new jobs were created last month, while unemployment ticked down to 3.5%.
Value of a high school degree has collapsed since 1980
The U.S. may be headed for Victorian-era income inequality, with less educated workers stuck toiling for the 1%
Hiring surged in October despite GM strike
Employers added a surprisingly strong 128,000 jobs while the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.6%
Slowdown in job and wage growth heightens economic fears
Hiring fell short of forecasts last month, while wage growth fell to its lowest rate in more than a year
live updates
Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Search for Charlie Kirk's killer continues. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.