Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1188

Mother of kidnapped American Austin Tice describes meeting with Biden

The mother of freelance journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped in Syria in 2012, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss her meeting with President Biden, as well as the latest attempts to find and free him.

Foster mom says she's helped over 700 children

A New Jersey foster mother is proving love is the answer, no matter how difficult the question. She told CBS News she has helped hundreds of children. Mark Strassmann shares more.

President Biden criticizes "MAGA Republicans"

President Biden delivers remarks aimed at "MAGA Republicans." Plus, the Senate will vote next week legislation that would protect legal abortion nationwide. CBS White House correspondent Steven Portnoy and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest from Washington.

Could the Supreme Court leaker face criminal charges?

Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered an investigation into the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Now, some legal experts are wondering whether the leaker could be held criminally responsible. National security attorney Mark Zaid joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.

Amber Heard testifies Johnny Depp hit her

Heard took the stand for the first time Wednesday afternoon in the now four-week trial.

Combating anti-Asian hate and violence in the U.S.

The state of New York is investing $20 million to help fight hate and violence against Asian communities. State Senator John Liu and Anita Gundanna, co-executive director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the new state funding, and ways to combat hate.

CBS Evening News, May 4, 2022

Fed hikes interest rates to fight inflation; Foster mom says she's helped over 700 children

5/4: Red and Blue

Federal Reserve raising interest rates; Hawaii lawmakers pass bill to raise minimum wage

5/3: Red and Blue

Leaked draft opinion reveals Roe v. Wade in peril; Record number of Americans quit jobs in March

North Korea tests suspected ballistic missile after Kim's nuclear threat

The launch came just days after Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear arsenal "at the fastest possible pace," and threatened to use it​ against rivals.