Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1110

U.S. offers deal to free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan from Russia

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia in exchange for the release of American prisoners Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, and then Jonathan Franks, a spokesperson for formerly imprisoned U.S. marine Trevor Reed, joins Lana Zak to discuss how a prisoner swap with Russia could unfold.

Breaking down the latest Federal Reserve interest rate hike

For the fourth time this year, the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate in a bid to slow record-high inflation. Megan Cassella, a reporter for Barron's, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.

Nearly 800,000 more monkeypox vaccine doses to be available in U.S.

U.S. Health officials said nearly 800,000 more doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution. It comes as the demand for vaccines is rising in major cities. Dr. Leo Nissola, chief scientific officer for FirstBio Research, joins CBS News to discuss.

DOJ investigates Trump's actions in Jan. 6 probe

The Justice Department's investigation into the Jan. 6 riot is closing in on top officials in the Trump White House. Part of the investigation is focused on the efforts to use fake electors to change the results of the 2020 election. Jeff Pegues has the details.

Fires ravage drought-stricken West

Scorching heat and dry conditions are fueling wildfires in nearly a dozen states. In Texas, extreme dry conditions have sparked multiple fires that have burned homes and ravaged the region in recent days. Omar Villafranca has more.

7/27: CBS News Prime Time

Lana Zak reports on a possible prisoner swap with Russia, a new spending bill in Congress and how inflation is impacting credit card debt.

Baltimore family sues Sesame Place over allegations of discrimination

The lawsuit alleges four employees dressed as Sesame Street characters ignored Quinton Burns, his daughter Kennedi Burns and other Black guests during the meet-and-greet on June 18.

Canadian government says pope's apology not enough

More than 150,000 Native children in Canada were taken from their homes and placed in church-run schools in an effort to isolate them from the influence of their families and culture.

7/27: Red and Blue

DOJ investigating former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6; House sergeant at arms to cover security at lawmakers' homes

Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion after no one wins $830M

$1.02 billion, to be exact. That's almost sure to grow before Friday night's drawing. There have now been 29 straight drawings without a winner.