Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 65

8/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Federal officials arrest more than 1,000 people in D.C. crime crackdown; Former DOGE staffer Katie Miller launches weekly podcast for conservative women.

8/25: CBS Evening News

Armed National Guard troops seen in D.C. as Trump weighs where to send them next; Rare "Wizard of Oz" artifacts acquired by Library of Congress

8/18: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the Democrats get ready for their convention in Chicago, Sen. Mark Kelly and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear join. Plus, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discets the latest 2024 presidential poll.

8/24: Sunday Morning

For our annual broadcast devoted to design, Jane Pauley hosts a tour of New Orleans, with stories exploring the city’s history, food, fashion, architecture, streetcars, music, and indomitable spirit. [First aired 5/18/25.]

Some National Guard members in D.C. are now armed

Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.

Video shows armed National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

Armed National Guard troops were seen on the boardwalk of The Wharf in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. A military official told CBS News earlier in the day that some members of the Guard, likely fewer than 50, would be armed starting Sunday night.

SpaceX reschedules Super Heavy-Starship test flight after ground systems issues

Taking no chances, SpaceX called off an attempt to launch its huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket after running into problems with ground equipment.

Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. freed while awaiting trial over alleged cartel ties

Since 2019, Mexican prosecutors have been investigating Julio César Chávez Jr. following a complaint filed by U.S. authorities against the Sinaloa Cartel for organized crime, human trafficking, arms trafficking and drug trafficking.

Boy, 5, dies after accidental shooting inside South Side apartment

Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

For some Starbucks workers, job leaves bitter taste

Baristas at the coffee chain worry the company won't fulfill its promise to improve working conditions.