Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 148

2 Israeli Embassy staff shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in D.C.

Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.

Trump confronts South African president during White House meeting, repeats genocide claims

President Trump showed video at the Oval Office during his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that he says shows the attempts at genocide by the South African government against White farmers. Pumza Fihlani, a senior journalist at BBC World News, breaks down Trump's claims, and CBS News' Natalie Brand has more about the intense moments between the two leaders.

Senate GOP set to revoke California's car emissions standards

Senate Republicans could vote this week to take away California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.

Authorities give update on two Israeli Embassy employees shot and killed in Washington, D.C.

Authorities provided an update on the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy employees outside of the Capital Jewish Museum near an FBI office on Wednesday night. Police said the suspect, Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested by museum security and chanted, "free, free Palestine," while in custody.

1/5: The Takeout: Arthur C. Brooks

Author Arthur C. Brooks joins The Takeout podcast to discuss happiness and his behavioral science research on finding happiness, purpose in life and human emotions. Brooks and Major Garrett also discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human behavior and the one group which emerged better from lockdown.

Vote on GOP budget bill may come within hours, as leaders try to win over holdouts

President Trump met with holdouts again Wednesday as leaders ramp up their efforts to build support around the bill.

5/21: The Daily Report

Lindsey Reiser reports on the tense Oval Office meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the legal battle over migrants allegedly deported to South Sudan, and intensifying hurricane conditions.

House panel meets overnight on Trump's budget bill as he pressures holdouts

The president visited Capitol Hill Tuesday. A House committee began what could be an all-night meeting very early Wednesday. The panel's approval is the last hurdle to get the measure to the floor.

May 20: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET

President Trump visits Capitol Hill to urge GOP holdouts to back a budget bill containing the president's legislative priorities; The White House holds a briefing for "Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day."

May 20: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET

President Trump meets with House GOP to push his budget bill; First responders work to save "hope and dreams" from Palm Springs fertility clinic attack.