Scott Horsley

As drug overdose deaths rise during the pandemic, a former White House economist says social isolation could be partly to blame.

Janet Yellen was confirmed by the Senate to serve as Treasury secretary. She'll be the first woman to hold that post and will lead the Biden administration's efforts to address the pandemic recession.

President Biden has outlined an aggressive plan to gain control over the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to weigh heavily on the U.S. economy.

President Biden is pushing Congress to pour another $1.9 trillion into the COVID-ravaged economy. In the meantime, his top economic adviser says, he plans to bump up food stamp benefits.

New claims for state unemployment benefits dipped last week but remained high, showcasing the economic challenges facing President Biden.

At her confirmation hearing Tuesday, Treasury Secretary-designate Janet Yellen warned that without more federal help, the recession would last longer and be more painful than necessary.

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to address the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.

The runaway pandemic put more pressure on the U.S. job market last month. Employers shed 140,000 jobs as the unemployment rate held steady at 6.7%.

Some in the pro-Trump crowd that gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Wednesday night said they had little hope of overturning the election results, but that they were determined to send a message.

A traffic jam in a snowstorm — that's how people describe the scene at West Coast ports, where cargo ships are stacking up. This shipping bottleneck could have ripple effects across the U.S.

The U.S. is slapping new tariffs on French handbags, cognac and other products. The import taxes are the latest weapons in trans-Atlantic trade disputes involving Internet companies and jet makers.

2021 could be a year of healing for both people and the economy. As the calendar turns over a new year, we'll look back at how the economy fared in 2020 and at what lies ahead.

President Trump's call to boost pandemic relief payments to $2,000 remains stuck in the Senate. Economists say there are more targeted ways to provide help to the people who need it most.

President Trump signed a pandemic relief bill that provides hundreds of billions of dollars in aid for struggling families and businesses. But his delay in signing may cost jobless workers some help.

President Trump signed the coronavirus relief aid and government spending package after demanding last-minute changes that put the deal in limbo. Congress passed the legislation last week.

Demand for bus travel has dropped sharply during the pandemic, jeopardizing an industry that ordinarily serves many lower-income travelers.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on airlines has been well-documented. The fallout for bus service has been less visible but equally severe.

The final details of a new coronavirus relief deal are still being ironed out, but the package is likely to include direct payments for many Americans and short-term help for the unemployed.

The Federal Reserve says economic growth could be stronger than previously expected next year. But the central bank cautions that struggling families and businesses will need help until then.

The Federal Reserve has issued new economic forecasts, acknowledging the outlook remains uncertain. COVID-19 vaccines offer hope for a turnaround in 2021, but the next few months could be challenging.