5/10: Red and Blue
President Biden speaks on combating inflation; House hearing on "unidentified aerial vehicles"
Inflation
Inflation and abortion dominate politics
President Biden speaks on how his administration is fighting inflation, while the politics of abortion continues to be at the forefront. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Biden outlines plan to tackle inflation
President Biden delivered a speech Tuesday outlining his plans to reduce inflation and lower costs for consumers. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington, then Ann Barry, the chief investment officer at Wheelhouse, joins Elaine Quijano on CBS News to discuss.
MoneyWatch: Biden addresses inflation
President Biden addressed rising costs and inflation in a speech Tuesday. Saira Malik, chief investment officer at Nuveen, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi with more on inflation and what to expect from Wednesday's consumer price index release.
Biden targets inflation with plan to lower prices
As inflation takes center stage six months ahead of the midterm elections, President Biden said his administration is working to tackle rising costs, calling it his "top domestic priority." Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Spike in gas prices causing widespread price hikes
Gas prices are now 46% higher than they were at this time last year. For diesel, the situation is especially dire -- the price of diesel gas is up 78% over the past year. Carter Evans reports.
Biden pushes back at GOP over inflation
President Biden gave a speech on Tuesday on his plans to steady the economy, and he pushed back against Republicans who have been targeting Democrats over rising prices and inflation. Federal Reserve reporter for The New York Times Jeanna Smialek joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi with more on the president's speech.
Americans are spending $100 more a month on gas than last year
AA reports that the national average cost of gasoline as of Tuesday is $4.37.
Ukraine war contributes to rising wheat prices
Both Ukraine and Russia are major exporters of wheat, and as a result of the war Ukraine, prices worldwide have increased. Joseph Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute and former USDA chief economist, joins CBS News to explain the changes consumers are seeing and how countries are responding.
Gas hits new high as prices continue to climb
Gas prices hit a record high Tuesday as President Biden is set to announce new plans to fight inflation. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
U.S. stocks sink on inflation concerns
The stock market continued its downward trend Monday, as Americans face the highest inflation in decades. John Leer, chief economist for Morning Consult. joins Elaine Quijano on CBS News to discuss.
Fed ups interest rates to battle record inflation
With the Federal Reserve introducing the steepest interest rate increase since 2000, prospective home owners are struggling to adjust. U.S. housing prices are up nearly 40% since March 2019, forcing many Americans out of their communities. Mark Strassmann has more.
Higher costs in the United Kingdom amid
Rising costs in the United Kingdom have compelled officials to hike up interest rates. CBS News contributor Simon Bates describes how British people are dealing with surging prices in this week's edition of "London Calling."
Jobs report shows strong gains in April
The U.S. economy remains strong despite rising inflation. But not everyone is feeling the economic boom. Carter Evans reports.
Stocks plummet after interest rate hike
The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P plummeted Thursday as investors worry that the Federal Reserve's plan to fight inflation could slow the economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains the volatility.
MoneyWatch: Impact of interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve announced its biggest interest rate increase in over 20 years. The 0.5% increase is in response to high levels of inflation in America. Ajay Rajadhyaksha, Global Chairman of Research at Barclays, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact it will have on Americans and the motivations behind the Fed's move.
5/4: Red and Blue
Federal Reserve raising interest rates; Hawaii lawmakers pass bill to raise minimum wage
Democrats face challenges on abortion, economy
President Biden is facing concerns over jobs, the economy and inflation as well as the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion indicating Roe v. Wade may soon be overturned. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with the latest.
Fed raises interest rates
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to combat high inflation. She explains when prices may finally drop and what this means.
Fed hikes interest rates to fight inflation
The fed is trying to tame skyrocketing inflation by hiking interest rates. That includes mortgage rates, which have jumped to over 5% from the start of this year. Nancy Chen reports.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by half a percentage point. Megan Greene, global chief economist for the Kroll Institute, joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi to discuss the Fed's decision.
Bank of America CEO on inflation, Fed meeting
Bank of America CEO and Chairman Brian Moynihan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss possible Federal Reserve steps to reduce inflation and whether he thinks America is headed for a recession.
Inflation to rack up wedding planning costs
As the U.S. continues to deal with record inflation and supply-chain issues, those higher costs are affecting couples getting married. Deputy Editor at The Knot Esther Lee joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how inflation is affecting wedding planning and tips on how to save money.
Complications behind funding for Ukraine
Additional funding for Ukraine could end up tied in with money for COVID-19 and immigration. Plus, what the White House is doing to address inflation and Title 42. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join "Red and Blue" discuss.
U.S. economy takes a hit as stocks fall
April was the worst month for the stock market since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, inflation continues to impact household budgets. Michael George has the details.
Government shutdown continues as Smithsonian museums, National Zoo temporarily close
The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Vance accuses Democrats of "hostage-taking" with government shutdown posture
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
Israel expects hostages to be freed "in a few hours" as ceasefire holds
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Diane Keaton, star of "Annie Hall" and "Father of the Bride," dies at 79
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today
The former justice who was the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions talks about the Court today, and about his memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez released from Indianapolis hospital
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
South Carolina bar shooting kills at least 4, injures 20
The shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island left at least 20 injured, including four in critical condition, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said.
"A House of Dynamite": Battling a nuclear nightmare
The latest white-knuckle thriller by director Kathryn Bigelow imagines the responses within the government and the military when a single ICBM is launched toward the United States.
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.