Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 21

Texas redistricting maps are racially biased, civil rights advocates claim in lawsuit

They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.

8/26: CBS Evening News Plus

Texas floods expose gaps in emergency warning system; Climate scientist explains what made the Texas floods so extreme

Key Senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections

Democrats are trying to retake the Senate majority in the midterms, but to do so, they'd need to defend 13 seats and flip four more.

Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board

Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.

8/26: CBS Evening News

Trump clashes with Fed board member Lisa Cook, pushing to oust her; Celebrating amazing pups on National Dog Day

8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Fed Gov. Lisa Cook filing lawsuit over Trump's attempted firing; Changes coming to House Freedom Caucus

8/25: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on President Trump's latest plans for the deployment of the National Guard and the changing legal status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook

President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.

SpaceX resets Super Heavy-Starship's 10th test flight again, for tonight

SpaceX hopes to pick up the pace with Super Heavy-Starship test flights amid concern the rocket may not be ready in time for a planned 2027 moon landing.

8/25: CBS Evening News Plus

Breaking down the Coast Guard's massive $500 million drug busts; Reporter's Notebook: When economic data outruns the narrative