Expert breaks down grocery price increases
Food prices started rising rapidly during COVID-19. Since then, food inflation has slowed, but prices are still going up. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tariffs
Tariffs could hike prices on Halloween items that include costumes, candy
From skeletons to pumpkins and costumes, tariffs could drive up costs this Halloween.
Can Trump, Starmer reach a trade agreement?
President Trump's conversations with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are occurring as both world leaders seek to finalize a trade agreement between the U.S. and the United Kingdom. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Tariffs could create scary Halloween prices
Tariffs could drive up the prices of Halloween favorites – from skeletons to pumpkins and costumes. But retail analysts say shoppers aren't expected to be scared away with record Halloween spending projected.
Trump meets with Starmer to discuss tariffs
President Trump is meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss tariffs and investments in artificial intelligence. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports from London.
Tariffs hiked prices on some goods in August
New economic data found that heavily imported goods saw steep price hikes in August. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has the details.
Face the Nation: Cohn, Krebs, Becker
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Gary Cohn, who served as the head of the National Economic Council in the Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as the former president has proposed a new proposal for a 10% tariff on foreign imports, that if the U.S. starts "tariffing those products, we will have inflation", and as misinformation has been spreading online about voting in the 2024 presidential election, David Becker, Center of Election Innovation and Research executive director and CBS contributor, and Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, share their predictions with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Ex-CBO director on Trump's 2nd term economy
President Trump's position on interest rates and the overall economy is under intense scrutiny. Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, one of the U.S.' foremost conservative economists, says in his first term, Mr. Trump did some "astounding" things for the economy. Holtz-Eakin joins "The Takeout" to discuss why his views on the president's second-term economic policies have turned negative.
Inflation fuels falling consumer sentiment
New data shows Americans are feeling increasingly concerned about the state of the economy. A survey reveals that consumer sentiment fell in September for the second consecutive month. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
8/7: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Higher U.S. tariffs take effect on dozens of countries; What to know about "buy now, pay later" services.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariff cases
The Supreme Court is set to take up two cases that challenge President Trump's sweeping tariff policy. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
Inside Apple's 2025 launch event
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new generation of products at its biggest launch event of 2025. CBS News 24/7 Primetime anchor Elizabeth Cook got a first look at the new models and spoke with tech experts who attended for their first impressions.
Supreme Court to rule on Trump tariffs
The Supreme Court says it will weigh in on whether President Trump can implement his most sweeping tariffs. CBS News White House reporter Taurean Small has more.
David Rubenstein: Recession not on horizon
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group and owner of the Baltimore Orioles, to get his outlook on the U.S. economy and more.
Apple unveils iPhone 17, new AirPods and more
Apple unveiled its latest generation of products during a launch event Tuesday. CBS News 24/7 Primetime anchor Elizabeth Cook went to the tech giant's headquarters for a look at the new models.
Why August jobs report could be concerning
The August jobs report fell short of economists' muted expectations. The Labor Department said U.S. employers added 22,000 new jobs last month. Economists had expected a number closer to 80,000. The unemployment rate also ticked up slightly to 4.3% in August. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Digging into the weak August jobs report
The U.S. economy added 22,000 non-farm jobs in August, below the 75,000 forecast by leading economists. Unemployment ticked up to 4.3%. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports and Justin Wolfers, an economics professor at the University of Michigan, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
8/1: CBS Morning News
Trump boosts Canada tariff to 35% as U.S. announces new levies across the globe; Family of Virginia Giuffre presses Trump to release Epstein files to the public.
With court's tariff ruling, U.S. businesses could be due refunds
The U.S. government could have to refund domestic businesses billions in tariffs, should the Supreme Court uphold a recent federal appeals court ruling.
Poll: Views of U.S. economy remain negative
A new CBS News poll finds Americans' views of the economy remain negative. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Unpacking Trump cases on National Guard, tariffs
President Trump faces several ongoing legal challenges over the extent of his executive power. Jessica Levinson joins to discuss.
Markets react to Trump tariff ruling
An appeals court ruled last Friday that many of President Trump's tariffs are illegal, but declined to immediately block them. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor of newsletters for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the market reaction to the decision.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine war
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
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Senate fails to advance funding bill for 10th time on Day 16 of shutdown
The Senate failed again to advance a bill to end the shutdown, and GOP leaders plan to bring up individual funding bills later in the day. Follow live updates here.
Senate votes on advancing Pentagon funding bill amid shutdown
The Senate is voting Thursday on advancing an individual year-long appropriations bill to fund the Pentagon as GOP leaders pursue an alternative approach to the shutdown.
Bolton case set to be presented to grand jury as DOJ prosecutors seek indictment
In August, the FBI searched John Bolton's home as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Immigration official: U.S. probing applicants' social media for "anti-American" views
The U.S. government is probing the social media of those applying for legal immigration benefits to root out "anti-American" activity, a top immigration official told CBS News.
FDA says these 16 brands of cinnamon contain elevated levels of lead
The FDA has identified 16 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. Here's what to know.
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre details her claims in posthumous memoir
A posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre offers an expanded account of her longstanding claims to have been sexually trafficked by the late financier to billionaires, politicians and Prince Andrew.
Thune says "time has come" for Senate vote on Russia sanctions bill
"I think we need to move," the Senate majority leader said, shortly after President Trump shared that he was on a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
How much lead is in your diet? What to know about reducing exposure
From cinnamon to protein powders, reports about high levels of lead in our food are raising questions about how to reduce exposure.