Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 987

Shots fired near Duke Energy facility in South Carolina

It was not clear if the facility itself was targeted.

Impact of Raphael Warnock's win in Georgia Senate runoff

Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock was back in Washington on Wednesday after winning reelection in his state's runoff election against Republican Herschel Walker. Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter at The Washington Post, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the impact of the win.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams fined for rat infestation on his own property

Adams said he has worked hard to fight the rodent problem in the city and in his own property, adding that he did everything he could to clear the pests from his home.

CBS News projects Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff

Democrats will now have 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.

Congress honors Jan. 6 officers as committee announces it may make criminal referrals

It was a busy day in Washington, with the Justice Department issuing subpoenas in its 2020 election probe, the House Jan. 6 committee saying it will make criminal referrals to the DOJ, and congressional leaders holding a ceremony to honor officers who defended the Capitol during the riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" to break it all down.

In major shift, China loosens strict anti-COVID policies

The announcement comes as the policies continue to batter China's economy and follows recent rare street protests over the curbs in several cities.

CBS Evening News, December 6, 2022

Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud; Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning actress, dies at 71

Congress poised to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress.

Jury reaches swift guilty verdict in Trump Organization fraud trial

A New York jury found the Trump Organization guilty on all charges in its criminal tax fraud trial. CBS News reporter Graham Kates was in the courtroom and joins anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano to discuss some of the key moments of testimony and how jurors were able to reach a verdict just a day after deliberations began.

Long-term impacts of Georgia runoff on Capitol Hill

As votes in the Georgia runoff election are being tallied, political analysts are examining the long-term effects of the race on Capitol Hill. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined "Red and Blue" to explain the lasting impacts heading into the 2024 presidential election.