Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 19

8/28: CBS Evening News Plus

Why CDC employees are resigning in protest after director's ouster; Reporter's Notebook: Who tells a president the hard truths?

"De minimis" U.S. tariffs exemption for low-value imports ends

An exemption that allowed low-value parcels shipped to the U.S. to avoid tariffs has ended, Trump administration officials say.

Abrego Garcia's ask judge to ban "baseless public attacks" by Trump admin.

Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a judge on Thursday to bar DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from making "inflammatory" statements.

Senior CDC officials resign after Monarez ouster, cite concerns over scientific independence

Dr. Debra Houry, the CDC's Chief Science and Medical Officer, and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who led the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, stepped down hours after the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez.

RFK Jr. deputy Jim O'Neill picked to lead CDC after former head's ouster

The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, a source familiar with the matter said, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.

Here's what we know about the Minneapolis school shooting

Two children were killed and 18 other people were injured when the shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during a Mass.

Graffiti: Art or vandalism?

When people hear the word graffiti, many no doubt think of vandalism, but these days a growing number of enthusiasts are calling it art. Rita Braver tours a N.Y. museum exhibit of graffiti, some of which is worth upwards of $100,000.

Nancy Giles: Receipts have gotten too long

The "Sunday Morning" contributor comments on the prevalence of very, very, very long cash register receipts.

Massive Russian attack on Kyiv leaves several dead and dozens wounded

It was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks as U.S.-led peace efforts​ to end the three-year war​ struggled to gain traction.

8/27: The Daily Report

Meg Oliver reports on the fatal shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis and the impact of substantial new U.S. tariffs on India.