White House touts economic wins as inflation persists

The Biden administration is focused on improved unemployment numbers as Americans still feel the impacts of inflation. Plus, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against former President Trump, who is trying to block the House January 6 committee from accessing White House documents. CBS News senior Washington correspondent Major Garrett, Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 14:02

Cities await funds to start infrastructure projects

Cities across the U.S. are hoping to receive grants from the federal government's $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Mitch Landrieu, a White House senior adviser and infrastructure implementation coordinator, joins "Red and Blue" anchor Nikole Killion with the latest.

• Feb 10, 2022
• 05:28

Biden administration tackles skyrocketing gas prices

In a letter to seven oil companies, President Biden asked for more gas to address high gas prices. The senior vice president of policy, economics and regulatory affairs at the American Petroleum Institute, Frank Macchiarola, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the Biden administration's approach to gas prices.

• Jun 16, 2022
• 06:03

Americans feel impact of inflation

The U.S. Labor Department reports that the cost of consumer goods has increased 6.2% compared a year ago. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to break it down.

• Nov 10, 2021
• 08:03

White House options to address gun violence

What possible actions are on the table for President Biden to address gun violence? CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "Red & Blue" to discuss this, plus rising inflation and record-high gas prices.

• May 31, 2022
• 06:35

Biden considering federal gas tax holiday

President Biden is considering a federal gas tax holiday, which could save consumers money at the pump amid rising inflation and gas prices. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the administration's approach to the economy. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the latest from the January 6 committee.

• Jun 20, 2022
• 12:12

Social Security benefits to increase in 2022

The government will increase Social Security benefits by 5.9% in 2022 as Americans contend with higher consumer prices. The Conference Board's chief economist Dana Peterson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, including how long U.S. labor shortages could last.

• Oct 14, 2021
• 07:08

Los Angeles port sounds alarm over cargo backlog

Ships packed with holiday gifts are starting to flood America's ports, including in Los Angeles. But 35,000 containers are clogging the docks, waiting for trains to transport cargo across the country. Carter Evans takes a look.

• Aug 1, 2022
• 02:23

Stocks dip at start of August as investors remain "cautious"

"Investors are still assessing where we break from here – further to the upside or reverse course," said one strategist.

• Aug 1, 2022

7/31: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," with 100 days to go until the midterm elections, Democrats have revived a tax and spending package and hope voters will reward them if it passes. Plus, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari and the new CBS News Battleground Tracker.

• Jul 31, 2022
• 45:46

Face The Nation: Kashkari, Salvanto, Khalid

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on inflation concerns with Minneapolis Fed chief, Neel Kashkari, the 2022 CBS News Battleground Tracker finds GOP leads race for House, and a political panel discusses November's midterm elections and more.

• Jul 31, 2022
• 22:36

Minneapolis Fed chief: Inflation still "very concerning"

Neel Kashkari, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, says "we keep getting surprised" by data on inflation, which continues to be "higher than we expect."

• Jul 31, 2022
• 06:56

Breaking down the U.S. economy's mixed signals

Unemployment is down. Inflation is up. With the Federal Reserve Board again raising interest rates this week, plus new indications we could be in a recession, the economy is in uncharted waters. And no one seems certain about what's next or what to do. CBS News' chief political analyst John Dickerson helps us add it all up with the help of two experts: Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs, with the overview; and Michelle Singletary, a personal finance columnist for the Washington Post, with advice for all of us.

• Jul 31, 2022
• 07:14

Manchin: Climate and tax deal "all about" fighting inflation

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says the agreement he reached with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer "is fighting inflation, this is all about that."

• Jul 31, 2022
• 09:40

S&P 500 posts best month since November 2020

Investors have been cheered by better-than-expected corporate earnings, offsetting recession fears.

• Jul 29, 2022

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 31, 2022

Sens. Joe Manchin and Pat Toomey, and Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

• Jul 29, 2022

Oil drillers reap unprecedented profits as Americans struggle

Soaring energy prices baked into delivery costs are driving up the cost of everything from apples to toilet paper.

• Jul 29, 2022

U.S. GDP falls 0.9% in second quarter

The Commerce Department Thursday reported that the U.S. economy shrank for the second quarter in a row. Between April and June, the GDP fell at an annual rate of 0.9%. Peter Morici, a professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, joined CBS News to discuss what this could mean.

• Jul 28, 2022
• 05:28

Key inflation gauge jumped 6.8% in June as prices surged

"Consumer sentiment sure stinks but Americans nevertheless continue to increase their spending," said one economist.

• Jul 29, 2022

7/28: Red and Blue

U.S. economy shrinks for second consecutive quarter; Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion

• Jul 28, 2022
• 48:55

Growing homelessness among baby boomers

A growing number of baby boomers are experiencing homelessness amid rising rents and inflation. The number of homeless people over 55 is expected to swell to 225,000 nationwide by 2026, according to one study. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look.

• Jul 28, 2022
• 02:31

White House adviser weighs in on recession fears

President Biden said the economy is in a good place despite GDP falling for two consecutive quarters. Debra Alfarone reports from the White House. Then, Gene Sperling, senior adviser to the president, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the state of the economy.

• Jul 28, 2022
• 08:49

Baby boomers facing spike in homelessness

The number of homeless people over 55 is expected to spike to 225,000 nationwide in the next four years, a 32% jump since 2017, according to a study.

• Jul 28, 2022

U.S. economy shrinks, raising recession fears

President Biden downplayed growing fears that the U.S. is headed into a recession after the economy shrunk for two quarters in a row. Mr. Biden argued that a new budget deal agreed upon by top Democrats would help fight inflation and urged Congress to pass it. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Jul 28, 2022
• 02:40

Biden speaks on inflation and climate bill

President Biden says the budget bill agreed to by Senate Democrats Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer will be "the most important investment that we've ever made in our energy security." Watch his full remarks.

• Jul 28, 2022
• 12:01

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