Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 32

9/30: CBS Evening News

Key moments from Trump and Hegseth remarks at military meeting; "Doctored stones" scandal shocks world rock-skipping competition

9/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Democratic and Republican lawmakers are at odds as the federal government is set to shut down without congressional action; How a government shutdown could impact the U.S. economy.

Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding

The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.

Government website blames shutdown on "radical left," prompts ethics complaint

The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."

How will the government shutdown impact the U.S. military?

Active-duty troops and National Guard members on missions will continue to work with the promise of back pay after Congress passes legislation to fund the government.

How will the government shutdown affect people applying for mortgages?

Some people taking out a home loan and purchasing flood insurance could face delays during the U.S. government shutdown.

Could a government shutdown impact student loans? Here's what to know.

A government shutdown began on Wednesday. Here's what to know about student loans, educational funding and the FAFSA.

9/29: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump, Netanyahu outline peace plan to end the war in Gaza; Far-right influencers express outrage over Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny.

Bondi directs FBI, DEA, others to guard ICE facilities

Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.

Here's how Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan would work

President Trump floated a framework to end the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted — though it's unclear how Hamas will respond.