Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 70

Trump admin. revokes clearances of 37 current and former U.S. officials

National Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said 37 current and former government officials are losing their security clearances.

Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents

Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.

8/19: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on the next steps in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and the risks of using artificial intelligence chatbots for mental health.

Nebraska governor announces plan for immigrant detention center

Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state's southwest corner.

Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.

8/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump working to arrange summit between Putin, Zelenskyy; Trump vows to try to ban mail-in voting and voting machines

Hurricane Erin likely to bring dangerous rip currents to East Coast

Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.

8/18: CBS Evening News Plus

What's next in the Texas redistricting fight?; Reporter's Notebook: What justifies trusting Putin now?

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.