Kashkari: Virus "fear" a major factor to declining consumer activity

President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis projects if the U.S economy can grow, the country will be able to pay off its trillions of deficit spending

• Aug 2, 2020
• 05:52

Clyburn calls for long-term extension of unemployment

The House Majority Whip says he would support any measure that extended beyond a one-week extension of benefits.

• Aug 2, 2020
• 06:51

Open: This is "Face the Nation," August 2

Today on "Face the Nation," Coronavirus deaths and infections continue to rise in the U.S. as July marks the worst month for new cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

• Aug 2, 2020
• 02:15

GOP softens position on $600 jobless benefit

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are scheduled to meet with Democratic leaders Saturday morning as a program that provided a $600 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits amid the pandemic expired overnight. The federal program has been the subject of fierce debate between President Trump and congressional Republicans, who have recently softened on the subject of an extension, and Democratic lawmakers. Nikole Killion reports on the ongoing negotiations.

• Aug 1, 2020
• 02:58

$600 in jobless benefits end: "An impossible situation"

With no extension in sight, some 25 million unemployed workers will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage and other bills.

• Jul 31, 2020

Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends

A vital lifeline for more than 25 million Americans is about to disappear, as closed-door talks to end the $600 unemployment benefits appear to be going nowhere. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 01:44

Negotiations over coronavirus relief package stalled

The White House continues to try and deal with the coronavirus crisis on both the health and economic fronts. President Trump's top health officials testified on Capitol Hill on the nation's response to the virus, while lawmakers continue to debate the next coronavirus relief package as unemployment benefits expired Friday. Nancy Cordes, CBS News' chief congressional correspondent, and Zeke Miller, a CBSN political contributor and a White House reporter for the Associated Press, joined Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 10:35

Senators leave Washington without relief deal

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.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 08:40

Federal unemployment benefits expiring

Enhanced unemployment benefits for millions of Americans are expiring, as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are at a stalemate. It comes after 1.4 million workers filed for unemployment in the last week and the economy plunged nearly 33% at an annual rate in the second quarter. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 01:37

Florida battles COVID-19, prepares for storm

Florida is preparing for Hurricane Isaias as it reports a record high COVID-19 death toll. David Begnaud looks at what the state and the nation is facing as unemployment benefits expire.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 02:55

Negotiations stalled on next coronavirus relief package

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.

• Jul 30, 2020
• 08:37

As jobless aid ends, many Americans struggle to afford food

Nearly 30 million people were sometimes or often unable to get enough to eat last week, Census survey shows.

• Jul 30, 2020

Historic drop for nation's GDP

Two key reports show the impact of the pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what the historic drop in GDP and rise in weekly unemployment claims mean for the country's economy.

• Jul 30, 2020
• 03:23

Lawmakers weigh next coronavirus relief package

Time is running out for lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package, as unemployment benefits are set to expire this week for millions of Americans. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.

• Jul 29, 2020
• 09:35

Coronavirus relief bill negotiations continue

The federal jobless benefits Congress approved in April -- an extra $600 per person each week-- are about to expire as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country. Details of a followup bill have yet to be worked out, but Congress did not meet on Saturday, and the president spent the afternoon golfing. Paula Reid reports.

• Jul 25, 2020
• 02:08

Battle over unemployment benefits continues

Lawmakers left Washington on Friday before finalizing a deal that would renew unemployment benefits for millions of Americans forced out of work due to the pandemic. Paula Reid reports on the relief bill's status from New Jersey, where President Trump is spending the weekend at his golf club.

• Jul 25, 2020
• 02:55

Congress works on Phase 4 stimulus

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.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 07:10

Weekly $600 jobless benefit set to expire

As lawmakers and the White House negotiate a new coronavirus relief bill, an extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits for millions of Americans is set to expire next week. Chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the negotiations and what they could mean for one family.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 03:16

McConnell draws red line on liability protection in coronavirus bill

McConnell also said that he would leave negotiating with Democrats to Mark Meadows and Steven Mnuchin.

• Jul 28, 2020

Does extra jobless aid keep people from returning to work?

Republican lawmakers want to cut unemployment benefits, fearing some workers may decide against returning to work.

• Jul 28, 2020

Senate GOP outlines relief bill as unemployment deadline looms

The bill is expected to include another round of direct payments to Americans, assistance to those who have lost their jobs and billions for education.

• Jul 28, 2020

Debate over new coronavirus stimulus plan

President Trump has returned to Washington after spending the weekend at his New Jersey golf club. This comes as his top advisers on Capitol Hill continue to work on federal jobless benefits that Congress passed in April that are set to expire. Paula Reid reports.

• Jul 26, 2020
• 02:19

Open: This is "Face the Nation," July 26

Today on "Face the Nation," 100 days from the election, the coronavirus surges in the south and west, with hospitalizations and deaths on the rise. Unemployment claims spike for the first time in nearly four months, and President Trump looks for a reset.

• Jul 26, 2020
• 01:43

30 states see surge in coronavirus deaths

Coronavirus deaths are on the rise in 30 states as infection rates and hospitalizations in Texas and Florida continue to increase. In addition to health concerns, millions of Americans struggling to pay rent are now facing potential evictions. Michael George reports.

• Jul 25, 2020
• 01:58

Coronavirus stimulus benefits set to expire

President Trump is still pushing for schools to reopen but opted to cancel plans for the Republican National Convention's celebrations in Jacksonville, Florida. Meanwhile, key provisions on unemployment benefits and housing are set to expire. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 06:06

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