Former inmates train as truckers
For people who have served time, being released from prison is just the start of the road back. Tom Hanson has the story of a program that matches former prisoners with an industry in need of workers.
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Most Americans don't earn enough to afford costs of living, study finds
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
Surprising data about labor market for new grads
Graduation season is in full swing, with the hope of promising careers ahead. A new report by Tallo, which helps recent graduates navigate their career paths, shows connecting to those dream jobs can be difficult. Tallo CEO Allison Danielsen joins to discuss.
Job hunting tips for new college grads
College graduation season is well underway, and many soon-to-be graduates are entering a crowded job market. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates is currently at 5.8%, the highest level since the summer of 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Sponsored by AT&T).
What's next for U.S. ports?
The U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction with the Trump administration lowering import taxes on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% on Wednesday. Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why did the Fed hold rates steady?
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will leave U.S. interest rates unchanged amid trade uncertainty and risk of stagflation. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
The key points in Trump's budget proposal
The Trump administration has unveiled its budget blueprint for 2026. Now, it's only a matter of getting Congress on board. Plus, more jobs were added to the U.S. economy in April than expected, despite uncertainty with the Trump administration's tariff plans against trade partners. CBS News' Willie James Inman and Jo Ling Kent have the latest.
Trump calls on Fed to lower rates
Employers added 177,000 jobs last month as the labor market keeps humming, for now, despite all the turmoil caused by President Trump's tariffs. The White House is taking credit for the job growth after blaming former President Biden for the drop in gross domestic product earlier this week. Mr. Trump said this is a sign that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should cut interest rates. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Jo Ling Kent report.
Eye on America: Helping veterans and more
A nonprofit is helping our nation's veterans find employment after service. And former NFL players are on a mission to educate and erase the stigma around cannabis. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Homeless baby boomers and more
We look at why baby boomers are one of the fastest-growing groups to be homeless. Then, we dive into a pioneering effort to keep manatees thriving in their natural habitat. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller.
AI job scams on the rise
Have you ever wondered if your coworker is a bot? Now, you may have to. Companies say they are working to stop fake job-seekers as new employment scams target both sides of the market. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani breaks it down.
Employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.
Layoffs spiked by 205% last month, fueled by DOGE mass firings
Job cuts more than tripled to 275,240 last month, a surge caused by mass layoffs of government workers by Elon Musk's DOGE.
Florida bill could roll back teen work limits
A controversial bill that would roll back some work restrictions for teens as young as 14 was advanced by a Florida Senate panel this week. Orlando Weekly News reporter McKenna Schueler joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What kind of jobs will be impacted by AI?
Last week, online furniture retailer Wayfair announced it would increase its use of generative artificial intelligence and cut 340 tech jobs. It reflects an increase in businesses and companies opting to cut back human tasks in favor of the new technology. Mark Muro, senior fellow and policy director at the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
February job growth fell short of expectations
Job growth in February fell short of expectations, highlighting that businesses are becoming more conservative, which could suggest less economic activity. Kelly O'Grady joins to discuss.
February's job growth falls below predictions
U.S. job growth was weaker than expected in February, although still strong, according to the Labor Department's first jobs report of the second Trump administration. 151,000 jobs were added last month, falling below economists' predictions of 160,000. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
U.S. adds 151,000 jobs in February
The Labor Department says the U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February, but the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. Javier E. David, business editor for the Dallas Morning News, joined CBS News to break down the numbers and CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more on the response from the Trump administration.
Layoffs soar to highest level since 2020, led by Musk's DOGE cuts
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
Layoffs spiked in February, led by DOGE cuts
Layoffs spiked in February, led by the Department of Government Efficiency cuts. Employers cut about 172,000 jobs last month, according to the firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. That's the highest number of layoffs per month since the height of the pandemic in July 2020. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
College student's classroom is the farm where he works
Carlos Marquez is in a free pilot program at Merced College. Its competency-based curriculum allows students to master vocational skills while earning a living.
College student's classroom is farm where he works
At a time when college is unaffordable for many, some schools are re-imagining higher education, shifting their curricula from general knowledge to providing free training for specific jobs. Mark Strassmann reports from Merced, California.
Poker in the workplace?
CBS News' Tina Kraus meets a British woman determined to help businesses thrive by teaching employees poker skills, which she says can boost the odds of winning in the workplace.
Contractor says worker shortage hurt his business
At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more.
Maryland city offers people $20,000 to move there
Cumberland, Maryland, is one of dozens of places offering financial incentives to people willing to relocate. Nancy Chen reports on how the rise of remote work is making it easier for struggling cities and towns to revitalize their economies.
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House panel releases more records from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
The new records include a birthday letter to Epstein allegedly written by President Trump, which he has denied writing.
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NIH whistleblower details clash over vaccines with Trump officials
A former NIH official says she was removed after clashes over vaccines, accusing RFK Jr. and his deputies of posing "a substantial and specific danger to public health and safety."
Supreme Court allows sweeping immigration stops in Los Angeles area
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
Florida's decision to end vaccine rules wasn't based on data, surgeon general says
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said his department did not do any data analysis on how a change in vaccine rules could affect outbreaks of diseases like measles, polio or whooping cough.
Americans' confidence in finding a new job is crumbling, survey finds
Americans' confidence in finding a new job fell to the lowest measure on record, a survey from the New York Fed shows.
Man charged in retired Auburn professor's murder in Alabama
A retired Auburn University professor was stabbed to death in a public park near the school in Alabama on Saturday, according to police and the university.
Economists expect a major downward jobs revision from BLS tomorrow
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to revise its jobs data downward for the year ended in March 2025. Here's why.
Deadly kissing bug disease has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know.
Chagas disease is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., the CDC says.
DHS announces "Operation Midway Blitz" amid ICE operations in Chicago
President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from "Apocalypse Now" featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom over the nation's third-largest city.