Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1171

Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates

According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.

2022 primary results: Illinois, Colorado, New York and more

Eight states went to the polls Tuesday.

Supreme Court blocks 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022

The Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.

Former White House aide testifies Trump lunged at Secret Service agent on Jan. 6

The Jan. 6 committee's surprise sixth hearing focuses on the actions of President Donald Trump on the days leading up to and during the Capitol riot. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joined "Red and Blue" to break down the testimony.

3 injured in attack at San Francisco International Airport

It happened around 6 p.m. in the pre-security public area of the International Terminal.

U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra unveils action plan for abortion access

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced an action plan aimed at giving women access to reproductive services in the wave of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It includes increasing access to medical abortion and establishing privacy and non-discrimination for reproductive care patients and providers. Rachel Rebouché, interim dean at Temple University Beasley School of Law, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

Former federal prosecutor explains Trump's legal risks after Jan. 6 hearings

Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified at a House January 6 committee hearing and revealed new details about what was happening in the White House. Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the legal risks the former president could be facing.

As states hold primary elections, will Roe v. Wade reversal have an impact?

Primary and runoff elections were held in eight states on Tuesday, the first time voters are going to the polls since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins John Dickerson to discuss the potential impact of that ruling and more.

Ginni Thomas' attorney wants "better justification" before Jan. 6 committee interview

"I do not understand the need to speak with Mrs. Thomas," wrote a lawyer for the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Hearing reveals new details of Trump's actions on Jan. 6

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol held its sixth public hearing Tuesday and heard testimony from a former aide to Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined "Red and Blue" with more on the investigation.