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Tax the rich? California voters will decide in November; other states could follow
The anti-billionaire movement has taken hold in California, where voters provided enough signatures to force a landmark ballot initiative that would levy a one-time, 5% tax on the state’s richest residents.
‘Moral’ mission: Grover Norquist zings wealthy Democrat Ro Khanna on wealth tax
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist is calling on Rep. Ro Khanna to practice what he preaches on wealth taxes, sending the California Democrat a letter urging him to voluntarily write a check to the federal government equal to 5% of his reported $232.7 million net worth.
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Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard’ over proxies, while Vance tries to negotiate peace
President Trump on Sunday threatened Iran with new attacks if it doesn't restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon or keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Vice President J.D. Vance tries to solidify a lasting deal with Iranian officials during talks in Switzerland.
Trump’s energy secretary says oil flow will be ‘back towards normal’
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is returning to normal, even as Iran threatened to close the critical waterway again because of Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
Trump says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign: ‘Failed badly’
President Trump said Sunday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, saying the leader failed at handling the United Kingdom's immigration and energy policies.
Trump warns Iran on Lebanon as Vance arrives in Switzerland for nuclear talks
President Trump threatened Sunday to resume bombing Iran unless Tehran keeps its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon from attacking Israel.
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the U.K. leader to resign
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 years on
Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that forges political identities to this day and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent.
Trump says vandalism at Reflecting Pool will force drainage for ‘necessary repairs’
President Trump said Saturday that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the problems are so severe that it will have to be at least partially drained for "necessary repairs."
Ian Roberts, prominent illegal immigrant criminal, is finally booted from Maryland’s voter list
The state of Maryland has finally removed from its voter rolls an illegal immigrant from Guyana who grabbed national headlines last year over scamming multiple school systems into hiring him as an administrator for several years.
D.L. Hughley calls White House UFC crowd ‘racists’ in social media tirade
Comedian D.L. HUGHLEY criticizes UFC event at White House: "Only 2 kinds of ppl went to the Whitehouse ... for that UFC event!! Racists and ppl who have no problem with racists ... America hates black ppl waaaay more than it hates pedophiles! Fight Me!"
Son of crypto-friendly senator raises $30 million for derivative exchange startup
Embracing crypto is seemingly turning into a family affair for Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, whose 22-year-old son is reportedly planning to launch his own derivative exchange.
Kash Patel accused of giving bonuses to FBI loyalists
FBI Director Kash Patel has been accused of directing taxpayer-funded bonus payments to political allies at the agency, pulling from what Rep. Jamie Raskin calls his "personal slush fund."
European Parliament passes sweeping deportation overhaul as lawmakers chant ‘send them back’
The European Parliament erupted into dueling chants after lawmakers approved what has been called the bloc's toughest shift in migration policy in decades, a sweeping overhaul of the EU's migrant return system that conservative leaders hailed as a turning point in the continent's approach to illegal immigration.
Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos talks with Putin
Russia has freed 24 Filipinos who have been detained for months without charges in a Siberian city, after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised concern for them in a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Philippine officials said Saturday.
Bill Maher blasts Dems for treating patriotism as ‘something vaguely embarrassing’
BILL MAHER says Dems have given American flag to Republicans: "You can't take back the flag in an hour if the rest of the time you treat patriotism as something vaguely embarrassing."
