Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 62

Senate advances Trump request to cut foreign aid, public media funding

Some senators have concerns as Congress faces a Friday deadline to act on the rescissions request.

7/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump gives Russia a 50-day deadline to make peace; Trump crowns Chelsea at FIFA Club World Cup final as FIFA opens office in Trump Tower

Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days

"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

7/14: CBS Evening News Plus

Breaking down the U.S. position on Ukraine weapons; Reporter's Notebook: Silencing and punishing journalists

7/14: CBS Evening News

9 killed in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility; Mars rock could fetch millions at auction

Photos show major flooding from New York City-area storms

Severe storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City area on Monday night.

7/7: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," during a critical week for President Biden's reelection campaign, moderator Robert Costa speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an independent who has worked closely with Mr. Biden, as well as Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a loyal supporter of former President Donald Trump. Plus, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joins.

Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.

Seattle's Cal Raleigh wins 2025 Home Run Derby

Seattle's Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round.

Court blocks FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule

A Federal Trade Commission rule that would have made it easier for Americans to cancel unwanted online subscriptions was set to go into effect Monday, but a federal appeals court struck it down last week. Shira Ovide, writer of the Tech Friend newsletter at the Washington Post, joins CBS News' "The Daily Report" with more.