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Most states haven't yet applied for extra $300 in Trump jobless aid
Nineteen states have so far applied, with officials saying it could take several weeks for some workers to get the aid.
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Nineteen states have so far applied, with officials saying it could take several weeks for some workers to get the aid.
Tax agency is reopening a website for federal benefit recipients whose children didn't receive the relief money.
As questions abound in Washington about the president's executive actions signed this weekend, Major Garrett explains the impact they could have on millions of Americans financially struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. He also weighs in on questions over their constitutionality and whether the orders could force Congress to compromise on a stimulus bill.
President Trump called a sudden press conference Friday evening where he signaled he will take executive action on unemployment, student loans and evictions after lawmakers were not able to reach a deal. However, the president was vague about when he would do this or if he really had the power to decide issues that are usually left to Congress, as tens of millions of Americans remain in limbo. Paula Reid reports.
Negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders broke down Friday, as both sides remain divided over the next coronavirus relief package. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
"This is about the farmer that provides me beautiful produce, this is about the fisherman that gives me beautiful shrimp. I'm keeping their jobs alive," Chef Nina Compton said.
President Trump is praising his administration's response to the coronavirus crisis, despite new numbers from the CDC showing a 24% increase in deaths in the last week. Meantime, lawmakers continue their negotiations over the next relief bill. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Republicans and Democrats remain in stalemate over what should be included in the next coronavirus relief bill.
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
With no extension in sight, some 25 million unemployed workers will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage and other bills.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is sending his Republican caucus home this weekend without any significant progress on a coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss why negotiations are just ramping up as eviction protections and expanded unemployment benefits are expiring.
President Trump and his top health officials on Thursday spoke about the importance of plasma donation from people who have antibodies, as the number of coronavirus deaths tops 150,000 in the U.S. Meantime, negotiations are stalled over the next relief package, with unemployment benefits set to expire Friday. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Republican stimulus proposal would provide similar amounts as the first round of checks, but cover more people.
The IRS says nearly $1.4 billion in coronavirus stimulus payments went to people who are dead. It is now asking for those payments to be returned. Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner found out some people cannot get the money they are actually entitled to.
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the GOP proposal for a new stimulus package and what it will take to make a deal.
The White House and Congress are discussing a second payment for millions of Americans — here's where things stand.
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Major to talk about negotiations for another COVID-19 stimulus package in the House; the Trump administration's attempt to suppress protests in Portland, Oregon; and the idea of sending federal officers into Chicago other cities, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Talks between Senate Republicans and the White House over another coronavirus stimulus continued this week, as Democrats demand an extension to the $600 per week unemployment benefit bonus. Congressman Tom Reed, a Republican from New York, joined CBSN to explain what he'd like to see in the next round of emergency funds.
The latest from around Capitol Hill; Dr. Fauci to throw out first pitch on Opening Day
Trump and members of his Cabinet met with GOP congressional leaders in the Oval Office to discuss the next package.
A second round of payments could include millions of Americans who were excluded from the federal aid program.
People of color and low-income households were less likely to receive payments in a timely fashion, new study says.
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
The price tag jumped from an earlier estimate of $1 trillion due to the hit to states that are struggling with a surge.
Questions abound about the stimulus checks and taxes. Read on to learn how it will impact your tax situation.
The strike, the deadliest attack on an Israeli target since the fighting between the two foes erupted in October, raised fears of a broader conflagration in the region.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.
Speaking to more than 800 attendees in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Vice President Kamala Harris made her campaign pitch and defended her record to that of her rival, former President Donald Trump.
The 15 freeway has been closed for more than a day - with no plans to reopen - as hazmat teams and firefighters work to resolve the situation.
Cooler temperatures and an increase in humidity on Saturday could help slow the Park Fire, the largest blaze so far this year in California.
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group.
In Florida's Key West, the chickens are as much a tourist attraction as the Southernmost Point Buoy.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
The brutal murder of a former model in her Georgia home in 2008 remains unsolved. Can you help investigators find her killer?
Speaking to more than 800 attendees in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Vice President Kamala Harris made her campaign pitch and defended her record to that of her rival, former President Donald Trump.
In Florida's Key West, the chickens are as much a tourist attraction as the Southernmost Point Buoy.
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
Cooler temperatures and an increase in humidity on Saturday could help slow the Park Fire, the largest blaze so far this year in California.
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
Speaking to more than 800 attendees in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Vice President Kamala Harris made her campaign pitch and defended her record to that of her rival, former President Donald Trump.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
We asked three Olympic athletes — gymnast Suni Lee, rugby player Steph Rovetti and swimmer Cullen Jones — what they eat in a day. Here's what they said.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
The Olympic village beds are "rock solid," according to some athletes on social media. Oh, and there's no AC. A sleep expert explains how these conditions could impact performance.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.
Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle, while Team USA won silver in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle.
The strike, the deadliest attack on an Israeli target since the fighting between the two foes erupted in October, raised fears of a broader conflagration in the region.
Lionel Elika Fatupaito died from a cardiac arrest on Friday, shortly before the 2024 Games' opening ceremony, the AFP reported.
The village of Teahupo'o on the tropical island of Tahiti – nearly 10,000 miles away from the French mainland – will serve as the location for the Olympic surfing competition.
Three members of the family gospel group The Nelons were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming Friday.
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. has a sound that blends country, rock and grunge. His debut album, "søn of dad", has its roots in tragedy: His father's death in 2018. Wilson said it's that painful moment that made the sprawling, 22-track album possible. Jeff Glor has more.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Apple has reached its first-ever contract with a retail union, coming to a tentative deal with workers at a store in Maryland.
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia delivered what is believed to be the first speech ever from the House floor using artificial intelligence voice technology. Wexton was diagnosed last year with a rare neurological disorder that robbed her of her ability to speak clearly.
Social media giant Meta is issuing a warning over the increasing number of sextortion scams where fake profiles are used to get people to send nude photographs and then threaten to release them unless victims pay up. On Wednesday, Meta said it has removed 6,300 Instagram accounts of scammers in Nigeria who frequently target adult men in the U.S.
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The brutal murder of a former model in her Georgia home in 2008 remains unsolved. Can you help investigators find her killer?
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.
Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. Manuel Bojorquez has details.
The FBI arrested the leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel and a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman near El Paso on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Irving, Texas, with more details.
An autopsy report released Friday confirms Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman who was fatally shot inside her home earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy, died from a gunshot wound to the head. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Chicago.
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The Olympic Games kicked into gear in Paris Saturday, as the U.S. claimed its first medal, earning silver in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard. Jamie Yuccas reports on all the action from Paris.
Apple has reached its first-ever contract with a retail union, coming to a tentative deal with workers at a store in Maryland.
Three members of the family gospel group The Nelons were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming Friday.
A rocket attack on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights Saturday left several people dead, including children, raising fears of a new front opening up on the Lebanese border. Israel has blamed the militant group Hezbollah for the attack, while Hezbollah has denied responsibility. Earlier Saturday, Israeli airstrikes struck a school in central Gaza, killing more than 30 people. Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
Following a devastating wildfire, the latest images from inside the treasured town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies are a stark contrast to the stunningly beautiful scenes Jasper is known. About 30% of Jasper's buildings were reduced to ash. Carter Evans reports from Alberta.