Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 946

1/19: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on the debt ceiling showdown, charges against Alec Baldwin, and Netflix earnings.

Prosecutors to announce whether charges will be brought in "Rust" shooting

A gun Alec Baldwin was using went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on the set of the Western in 2021.

San Francisco gallery owner arrested for spraying homeless woman with hose

The gallery owner was arrested Wednesday for misdemeanor battery.

Microsoft joins list of tech companies to announce sweeping layoffs

Microsoft became the latest tech giant to announce widespread layoffs as the industry grapples with cost-cutting. James Rogers, financial columnist for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to discuss the announcement.

Ukrainian troops in U.S. for training on Patriot missile defense system

About 100 Ukrainian troops arrived at Fort Sill in Oklahoma this week to undergo training to use the Patriot missile defense system. This comes as General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, traveled to Germany to meet with a group of about 50 defense ministers from around the world. Sabrina Singh, deputy Pentagon press secretary, joined CBS News to discuss how the U.S. is supporting Ukraine.

Debt limit standoff puts White House at odds with Republican leadership

The U.S. is projected to hit its debt limit Thursday, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging congressional leaders to raise the debt ceiling to ensure the U.S. doesn't default on its debts. The White House and House Republicans are at a standoff, with GOP leaders demanding spending cuts. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson to discuss the latest on the issue.

1/18: Red and Blue

House Oversight Committee expands Biden documents probe; Could the investigation influence who runs in 2024?

Schools face millions in unpaid lunch debt

More than 9 million children in the U.S. are food insecure, according to the USDA, while a new study shows that school meal programs are at risk due to rising costs and supply chain issues. Meg Oliver takes a look at what happened after a federal government program providing free meals expired in September.

Santos accused of stealing from fund for dying dog

Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new accusations of dishonesty, including allegations that he stole from a disabled veteran who was raising money for his dying dog's cancer treatment. Santos also claimed on his campaign website that his mother was in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, but a source told CBS News that her immigration documents show she was in Brazil at the time. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to resign

"I am entering now my sixth year in office, and for each of those years, I have given my absolute all," she said.