Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1251

These lawmakers want more pot to be grown for research

One House member wants to see more limits on pot use. The other wants to decriminalize it. But they agree that research is hampered by the weed that's available.

2 wounded, suspect dead after shooting at South Carolina plant

Officials said the shooter was a former employee of the plastics fabrication facility and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of war crimes in U.N. Security Council address

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of war crimes in his address to the U.N. Security Council. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Capitol Hill, and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what else Zelenskyy said.

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin joins crowded House race

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is running in the special election for Alaska's open House seat, along with more than 50 other candidates. Palin has received the support of former President Trump. Anchorage Daily News reporter Nathaniel Herz joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to give more insight into the crowded race.

Ivanka Trump testifies before Jan. 6 committee, plus the latest on Judge Jackson

Ivanka Trump testified before the January 6 committee, and former Trump legal advisor John Eastman turned over emails the committee had sought. All that plus the latest on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination as she inches closer to the highest court. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and much more from Capitol Hill.

Hunter Biden's Secret Service protection spending

Hunter Biden's Secret Service detail reportedly spends $30,000 a month to pay for a rental home near the his Malibu mansion. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red & Blue" with more on that, and the latest on the federal probe on the president's son.

Former President Obama returns to White House to tout Obamacare

Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House Tuesday for the first time since he left office. He joined his former second-in-command, President Joe Biden, to announce expansions to the Affordable Care Act. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the former president's visit and the changes to Obamacare.

3/30: Red and Blue

Russia's military operations around Kyiv; Deadline looms to collect unclaimed tax refunds

Biden to release one-third of U.S. oil reserves to combat inflation, lower gas prices

President Biden announced he will release 1 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve every day through October to combat rising gas prices and inflation. Analysts say this will result in a moderate drop in prices ahead of increased summer demand. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Maryland.

Worldwide outrage over alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine: CBS News Flash April 4, 2022

Outcries are growing worldwide over alleged Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine. Severe Florida weather is behind the cancelation of more than 3,500 flights across the U.S. And Jon Batiste won Album of the year honors as the Grammys were handed out in Las Vegas for the first time.