Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 19

Trump confirms he has authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela

CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked President Trump Wednesday why he had authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela.

Trump hosts tech companies and business titans as he raises money for ballroom

President Trump has sought to raise $200 million for a new White House ballroom — and has tapped these megacompanies and wealthy individuals for donations.

10/15: CBS Evening News Plus

What's at stake as Supreme Court weighs future of Voting Rights Act; Reporter's Notebook: Showing up for one another

CDC scientist let go says "it's truly like an episode of 'Squid Games'"

"They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."

10/14: CBS Evening News

Netanyahu urges disarmament of Hamas, vows lasting security for Israel; Famed movie poster artist Drew Struzan dies at 78

10/14: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on the status of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, and how children's social media usage can impact cognitive skills.

Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 8th time as shutdown drags on

The Senate once again fell short of the 60 votes necessary to advance a bill to reopen the government.

10/14: CBS Evening News Plus

Breaking down developments in arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's home; Reporter's Notebook: Trump's new tariffs

Trump administration revokes 6 visas over comments about Charlie Kirk

The State Department said Tuesday it has revoked six people's visas for making incendiary social media comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Multiple airports won't play DHS video blaming Democrats for shutdown

The partisan message in the video, featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, goes against policies and regulations, some airports say.