Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 268

Special counsel's final report says Trump would have been convicted

The fast-moving legal battle over the release of the special counsel's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.

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Officials trying to determine cause of Southern California fires; How suburban sprawl and climate change fuel wildfires

Harris declines to invite Vance for courtesy visit to VP's residence

Vice President Kamala Harris has not extended an invitation for a formal sit-down or tour, multiple Democratic and Republican sources told CBS News.

How to talk to kids about the Los Angeles fires

California officials say the Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in the state's history. As the country, state and individual families deal with the unprecedented tragedy, it poses the question of how to discuss wildfire losses with children and teens. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to share some best practices for having these tough conversations.

Both sides of U.S.-Mexico border preparing for Trump's return

President-elect Donald Trump said he wants to dramatically shift immigration policy once he takes office next week, promising mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez took a trip to both sides of the southern border to see how law enforcement officials and migrants are preparing for the next administration.

Powerful winds threaten Los Angeles wildfire containment efforts

Emergency response teams have made progress in containing some wildfires raging in Southern California, but they still face an uphill fight. CBS News reporter Laura Haefeli is in Los Angeles in the Palisades Fire zone.

Israel and Hamas "on the brink" of ceasefire deal, Biden says

President Biden said Monday that Israel and Hamas are "on the brink" of a ceasefire and hostage release deal. His national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, echoed that sentiment. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.

Hegseth likely to face tough confirmation hearing for defense secretary role

It will be a busy week on Capitol Hill as Senate confirmation hearings begin for more than a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. The first hearing is Tuesday morning for Pete Hegseth, Trump's controversial choice to lead the Department of Defense. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.

Breaking down Biden's final foreign policy speech

President Biden delivered his final foreign policy speech at the State Department on Monday. The president said the U.S. is in a better position on the world stage than it was when he took office. Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, joins CBS News with analysis.

Los Angeles County fire captain on latest containment efforts

Southern California is bracing for another round of strong winds that could exacerbate the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Sheila Kelliher joins CBS News to discuss the latest on containment efforts. Then, CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins with more from the Golden State.