Wednesday, May 13, 2026 3:11 PM ET
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Murkowski joins Democrats in latest war powers vote -- GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted with Democrats Wednesday in the latest attempt to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran. The vote failed 50-49. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.1 minute ago
things to know ahead of Trump-Xi meeting -- President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Anna Coren and Nancy Cordes have more.1 minute ago
Top U.S. CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China -- The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.3 hours ago
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027 -- A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.1 day ago
Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future? -- A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.19 hours ago
Businesses starting to receive their IEEPA tariff refunds -- "I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.22 hours ago
Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years -- CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.22 hours ago
Exclusive - Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info - A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose. May 122 hours ago
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump presses for lower rates -- The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump.19 minutes ago
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair -- The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell. -- May 122 hours ago
CPI surged in April as inflation soars to highest level in almost 3 years -- U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.1 day ago
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What does the new inflation surge mean for mortgage interest rates? -- Inflation is now at its highest level in three years. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.1 hour ago
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How much of my Social Security can be garnished for debt? -- If you're a retiree with unpaid debt, it's important to know how a garnishment could impact your monthly benefits.2 hours ago
What happens if two wage garnishments are put on your paycheck?2 hours ago
Which debts can't be garnished from your Social Security? Here are 4 to know.3 hours ago
Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.1 year ago
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising -- These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.1 year ago
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles -- As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.5 days ago
Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why. -- Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."1 month ago
Americans saving less for retirement - that's a "warning sign," experts say. -- Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.1 month ago
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker -- Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.7 days ago
More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds -- Since 2021, the share of U.S.-based employees who have left their jobs to work in another country has more than doubled.12 days ago
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says -- Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.26 days ago
Netanyahu confirms secret visit to UAE -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates recently, his office confirmed Wednesday. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy has more.35 minutes ago
Guantanamo Bay mostly empty -- President Trump said at the beginning of his second presidential term that the U.S. would hold 30,000 migrants at the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba, but the facility remains mostly empty. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.1 hour ago