Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 16

8/29: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on a court's ruling that President Trump's tariffs are illegal, former Vice President's protection detail being revoked, and more.

Judge blocks Trump admin. from expanding fast-track deportations nationwide

A federal judge dealt a major blow to the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts late Friday, blocking it from expanding a process called expedited removal nationwide.

8/29: CBS Evening News

Small businesses warn Trump's import change will drive up prices; 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem

Bones found in search for father accused of killing 3 daughters

The FBI said it found bones while searching for signs of Travis Decker. The bones were being analyzed to determine if they are human or animal.

Appeals court rules many of Trump's tariffs are illegal, but doesn't halt them

A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.

SSA chief data officer resigns after filing whistleblower complaint

Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees uploaded a copy of all U.S. Social Security info to a "vulnerable cloud environment."

Infectious diseases doctor warns of public health consequences from CDC shakeup

The Trump administration's major shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several health care workers concerned, with the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices weeks away. Dr. Monica Gandhi, director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research, joins CBS News to weigh in on the situation.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sending troops to Chicago would be an "invasion"

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.

Gov. Pritzker fears Trump's push for troops in Chicago isn't just about fighting crime

President Trump put National Guard troops on the streets of Washington, D.C., to help fight crime. Now he's threatening to do the same in other big cities, including New York, San Francisco and Chicago. Ed O'Keefe asked Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker about that in an interview for "Face the Nation."

8/28: CBS Evening News

Minneapolis church community reeling after deadly school shooting; The legacy of Memphis' WDIA, America's first all-Black radio station