Is Donald Trump's 20 percent jobless rate right?
His claim that the official 5 percent rate is politically manipulated throws a spotlight on the measure's complexity
Employment
Program aims to get young people of color ready for the job market
Friday's jobs report shows the unemployment rate for young Hispanics and African Americans is sharply higher than for whites
ADP reports strong March job gains of 200,000
Its private payroll survey found construction, retail and shipping led the way in job creation for the month
If consumers falter, so does the U.S. economy
Unfortunately, the latest spending data suggest they're pulling back at exactly the wrong time
Will election 2016 soothe Americans' job fears?
As employment, wages and inequality fuel voters' anger, politicians seem to be mainly exploiting those sentiments
New jobless claims climb but stay at healthy level
While more workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total to 265,000, that's still quite low
New jobless claims fall to 4-month low
Both the latest week and the four-week average dropped to readings last seen in October 2015
Private sector job creation stays in "high gear"
ADP's February report finds the U.S. labor market added a better-than-forecast 214,000 jobs, led by services
The case for infrastructure spending -- now
Current conditions are still perfect to start fixing the country's crumbling vital underpinnings but won't be forever
Takeaways from Janet Yellen's visit to Capitol Hill
One longtime market watcher wonders: Why did lawmakers ask the Fed chair about policies they should be tackling?
Janet Yellen is finding herself increasingly fenced in
Very little has gone according to plan since the December hike, making this week's trip to Capitol Hill rather fraught
These sectors are adding the most jobs
The latest employment report shows the three areas that had the strongest growth, and the fourth is a real surprise
Why are jobs surging amid such weak GDP growth?
Falling unemployment reflects the sectors that are hiring (not factories and oil), and the odds of a U.S. recession are low
Wisconsin sheriff defends hiring convicted killer
An anonymous letter was sent to local media outing a Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department radio technician as a killer
ADP: Companies hired 257,000 workers last month
Numbers show the American labor market maintained its momentum as 2015 wound down
Behind the rise in America's workforce dropouts
More than one-third of the country isn't working or looking for a job, and some of the reasons may surprise you
Jobs and wages: How 2016 is shaping up
Can the country reach elusive "full employment," and will workers finally see bigger paychecks?
Fewer Americans file new jobless claims
The latest weekly tally shows a drop of 5,000 to 267,000 as the U.S. economy keeps bucking global headwinds to add jobs
Jobless claims climb but don't signal trouble
Even with a jump of 13,000 last week, the trend remains near record lows amid a job market that's still strengthening
Survey: Businesses added 217K jobs last month
ADP survey only covers private businesses; retail, finance and other service industries booked strong gains
U.S. workers not inspired by their work, Gallup survey shows
This year's Gallup survey of the American workplace finds 70 percent of employees are not engaged or inspired by their work
Former Tiffany executive arrested in jewelry heist
Investors are concerned about the crisis in Egypt and signs of slower economic growth; former Tiffany executive is arrested
Former inmates become beekeepers
Former inmates often have trouble finding jobs, but Sweet Beginnings is helping them gain work experience
Ky. coal town suffers amid natural gas boom
The increase in natural gas production has had a devastating impact on coal country, forcing many miners to seek employment elsewhere
On the decline: 1 in 10 U.S. workers self-employed
Fewer Americans are working for themselves now than a decade ago, and they're also hiring fewer employees
Live
Trump pushes Senate GOP to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
President Trump told GOP senators that "we must get the government back open soon and really immediately" on Day 36 of the shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Mamdani's election draws celebration, pride and anger around the world
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing at least 9 people
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year.
Democrats win key governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia after post-Trump slump
Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.
Man arrested after groping Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on street
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says the harassment she suffered from a drunk man near the government seat is an assault on all women.
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Trump administration ending protected status for South Sudanese nationals
The termination marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward South Sudan, a country that U.N. experts warn could be sliding "back toward another deadly war."