Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 29

8/11: Face the Nation

This week on “Face the Nation,” There are new reports of foreign intervention in the 2024 election, and this time, the target is former President Trump’s campaign. GOP vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and former U.S. Central Command Commander and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join moderator Margaret Brennan.

Texas Democrat locked inside Capitol after refusing to sign slip for mandatory escort

Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier says she remains locked in the House chamber because she wouldn't sign a permission slip to be under escort by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Judge gives Trump administration partial victory in "Alligator Alcatraz" case

A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration.

Trump vows to try banning mail-in voting before 2026 midterm elections

President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.

Kohberger's behavior alarmed university faculty, students before murders

More than 550 pages of investigation documents were released by Idaho State Police in response to public records requests.

8/18: CBS Evening News

What we know about the meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders; Georgia high school football team breaks yearslong losing streak in wake of tragedy

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to become FBI co-deputy director, joining Bongino

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will serve as the FBI's co-deputy director, alongside the law enforcement agency's current second-in-command, Dan Bongino.

Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders show united front in White House talks

President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House.

8/17: Sunday Morning

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Ben Tracy meets a father-and-daughter team who use data and art in their study of melting glaciers. Also: Conor Knighton sits down with “Severance” actor Adam Scott; Tracy Smith profiles the Icelandic singer and instrumentalist Laufey; David Pogue meets some iconic stars of TV commercials; Alina Cho interviews artist Rashid Johnson; John Dickerson reports on the aftermath of the Trump-Putin Summit; and Janet Shamlian tells the story of a unique pilgrimage for hikers in West Texas – a desk perched on top of a hill overlooking the high desert.

8/17/2025: The Promise; The Land of Declining Sons

First, a report on the identification of 9/11 victims' remains. Then, a look at Japan’s population crisis.