Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1057

William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, weighs in on Putin troop mobilization

Some Russian men are trying to flee the country after President Vladimir Putin called up 300,000 army reservists for his invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Putin is once again making veiled nuclear threats to the West. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the situation.

9/22: Red and Blue

Where does former President Donald Trump stand with the GOP amid his legal woes? Can Democrats carry momentum into the midterms?

Where Trump stands with GOP amid legal issues

Just how impactful will Trump's legal issues be for the GOP with the midterms less than seven weeks away? CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined "Red and Blue" to discuss this and much more.

The Uplift: Royals and roller coasters

A 78-year-old in the U.K. honors Queen Elizabeth II by dedicating her house to royal family memorabilia. Children's book author Mo Willems discusses his new book "The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!" And NASA's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, continues to make an impact.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy rolls out House GOP agenda

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is rolling out the House Republican agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the agenda.

Appeals court: DOJ can resume criminal probe of classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago

A federal appeals court ruled the Justice Department can resume its investigation into classified records seized from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The move is a blow to Trump, who is also the focus of several other investigations. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the latest in the legal saga.

New study warns wildfire smoke is reversing gains made after Clean Air Act

A new study from Washington University warns that smoke from wildfires is behind a decline in air quality. Researchers say the smoke has gotten so severe that it's reversing progress made since the Clean Air Act was signed in 1970. CBS News' Elaine Quijano spoke with Marshall Burke, an associate professor of global environmental policy at Standford University, to discuss.

U.S. average mortgage rates hit 6.29%, marking a 14-year high

Home buyers nationwide are pulling back from the market due to high interest rates. Igor Popov, chief economist at Apartment Listing, joined Elaine Quijano to discuss where the housing market is heading.

CBS Evening News, September 21, 2022

Putin mobilizes more troops after battle setbacks; James Webb telescope captures new image of Neptune

Passenger allegedly punches flight attendant during Mexico-to-L.A. flight

The man was taken into custody after the plane landed. Witnesses said fellow passengers helped restrain him.