Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1078

New book "Electable" examines challenges women face in politics

Women have made great strides in achieving equality in politics, but some inequities remain. A new book, "Electable," examines why Americans have not yet elected a female president. The author, NBC News correspondent Ali Vitale, and Amanda Hunter, executive director of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, join "Red and Blue" to discuss.

Justice Department alleges "obstructive conduct" took place at Mar-a-Lago

A court filing from the Justice Department suggests former President Donald Trump's legal team likely "concealed and removed" some government documents prior to the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. The DOJ asked a federal judge in Florida to reject Trump's request for a "special master." CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and former federal prosecutor David Weinstein joined CBS News' David Begnaud to discuss.

8/31: Red and Blue

DOJ's late-night filing levels allegations at Trump team; Women fighting to break political glass ceiling

1 dead, 2 hospitalized after seniors given dishwashing soap instead of juice

A California care home facility and local authorities are trying to learn how it happened. The woman who died was 93. The employees involved have been suspended.

DOJ alleges "obstructive conduct" occurred at Mar-a-Lago

The Justice Department says Trump's legal team tried to conceal or remove certain records from investigators in the months leading up to the Aug. 8 search.

Commission calls for removal of Confederate tributes at U.S. Army and Naval academies

The federally mandated commission recommended removing names and depictions of Robert E. Lee and others in its latest report to Congress.

Biden lays out "Safer America Plan" to combat crime and gun violence

President Biden announced a new proposal aimed at reducing crime and gun violence during a trip to Pennsylvania Tuesday. His trip to the swing state comes roughly two months ahead of November's midterm elections. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the president's speech.

U.S. life expectancy drops again, marking worst 2-year decline in a century

The CDC said the drop in life expectancy was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBS investigates Texas' response to school shootings

The deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, shocked the nation. Following that tragedy, CBS News worked with the team at CBS 11 in Dallas-Fort Worth to dig into state policies intended to prevent such tragedies. CBS News national investigative correspondent Stephen Stock joined John Dickerson with details on what they found.

State of emergency in Mississippi's capital due to water supply problems

Heavy rains caused problems at a water treatment plant, leading to low pressure and concerns about firefighting and people's ability to take showers and flush toilets.