Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 273

Alito says he talked to Trump about law clerk before filing in "hush money" case

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke with President-elect Donald Trump about a former law clerk the day before Trump went to the high court in a push to delay the sentencing in his New York hush-money case.

Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike

Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.

California official on evacuation orders as Sunset Fire burns in Hollywood Hills

L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman told CBS News Los Angeles the latest updates on the Sunset Fire burning in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening. She urged anyone in the evacuation order area to leave calmly and immediately. CBS News Los Angeles' Mike Rogers reports on the traffic.

L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing efforts to fight the fires.

Group of Los Angeles firefighters briefly run out of water while putting out flames

A state of emergency was declared in California as multiple wildfires destroyed homes near L.A. and killed at least 5 people. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports that some firefighters ran out of water, but got help from other departments. Rachel Kim interviews a resident looking for "a sign of hope to get over this devastation." Gio Insignares has more on an active fire-fight.

Flames erupt and spread along Southern California beachside homes

Video shows five California beachside homes burning furiously on Wednesday evening amid the Los Angeles wildfires. CBS News Los Angeles' Laurie Perez reports on the line of devastation down the coast.

Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say

Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.

How to help victims of Southern California wildfires

Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.

Los Angeles official says wildfires are "nothing like" anything she's seen before

Los Angeles officials briefed reporters about the wildfires scorching the area in Southern California. Los Angeles County is under a state of emergency as the flames are upending the lives of tens of thousands who have been forced to abandon their homes.

1/7: The Daily Report

Lindsey Reiser reports on President-Elect Trump's latest comments on January 6th and international relations, the Capitol Hill service honoring former President Jimmy Carter, and the fallout of severe wind hitting California.