Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1163

Las Vegas home prices drop for first time in over 2 years

Home prices in Las Vegas have dropped for the first time in over two years. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, increasing mortgage rates and decreasing home sales are causing the trend. Eli Segall, a real estate reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal, joins CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss.

Global impact of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's resignation

There are questions about the political future of the U.K. after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from London. Then Hilary Fordwich, a global business consultant and British commentator and expert, joins CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss.

Congressman Brad Schneider on Highland Park shooting

Congressman Brad Schneider represents Highland Park, Illinois, and was at the community's Fourth of July parade when a gunman opened fire. He joins CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about his experience and what leaders can do to address gun violence.

Texas home energy bills skyrocket

According to the Texas Tribune, many customers in the state are paying at least 50% more for electricity than they did this time last year. Mitchell Ferman, an energy and economy reporter for the Texas Tribune, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about why natural gas is driving up electric bills in Texas.

Georgia grand jury seeks testimony from 7 Trump allies

A grand jury in Georgia is seeking to compel seven allies of former President Trump to testify in the investigation into his efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tia Mitchell joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the subpoenas.

White House says Biden read WNBA star Brittney Griner's letter

The White House says President Biden has read WNBA star Brittney Griner's hand-written plea for help to get out of Russia, but there still is no word that the U.S. is any closer to securing her release following her arrest on the accusation of attempted drug smuggling. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has details about the mounting pressure on the Biden Administration to bring her home.

Biden awards the Medal of Honor to four Vietnam veterans

Nearly half a century after the end of the Vietnam war, President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four veterans for their service. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.

Highland Park mourns victims of July 4th parade shooting

As the people of Highland Park, Illinois, mourn and seek to recover from Monday's attack on the Fourth of July parade, we are learning more about the victims. CBS News' Adriana Diaz has some of their stories, and an update on a young boy who lost both of his parents in the shooting.

7/6: Red and Blue

Pat Cipollone to testify before Jan. 6 committee; Labor Dept. reports job openings near record high

Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone called to testify before Jan. 6 committee

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issued a subpoena to former White House counsel Pat Cipollone. Scott MacFarlane explains key issues and possibilities.