Bernie Sanders’ billionaire tax would soak about 900 people to fund $3,000 checks for the middle class The proposed bill would cut the average billionaire’s fortune in half over 15 years. Fortune · Mar 4
Centrist Democrats push for softer constraints on Trump's war powers in Iran "It is vital that we allow for a safe transition, not a potentially precarious withdrawal." Axios · Mar 3
Could a New Billionaire Tax Plan Put $3,000 in Your Pocket? Two prominent lawmakers are proposing to "tax the rich" and send some proceeds to taxpayers. Could it be a sign of things to come? Kiplinger · Mar 3
Congress is at a stalemate over the Iran war, but the one question no one can answer might be the key to it al Congress is as divided as the rest of us. We Got This Covered · Mar 2
Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna propose bill to impose wealth tax on billionaires Make billionaires pay their fair share act would apply to those with a net worth of $1bn or more The Guardian - US · Mar 2
It's AOC or bust for far-left Democrats in 2028 Far-left Democrats see no clear alternative to carry forward Bernie Sanders' wing of the party. Axios · Mar 1
GOP’s victory in getting to grill Clintons over Epstein will backfire on them with Trump eventually forced to testify, Democrats warn Democrat warns that Trump will not be able to evade testimony as he did following January 6 committee’s subpoena attempt in 2022 The Independent UK · Mar 1
'Bombing a country won’t make the Epstein files go away,' Rep. Thomas Massie warns after US-Israel launch strike on Iran Representative Thomas Massie criticizes President Trump's military actions in Iran, suggesting they are intended to distract from the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Massie, who co-sponsored legislation to declassify Epstein files, argues that such foreign policy maneuvers do not negate the need for transparency. The Times of India · Mar 1
Trump allies defend US-Israel strikes on Iran as Democrats call it a ‘war of choice’ Senators Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham defend attack while Democrats say administration must answer vital questions The Guardian - US · Mar 1
Iran Strikes: Chuck Schumer Demands 'Immediate' Briefing As Donald Trump Risks Middle East War Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands an immediate briefing on Trump's Iran strikes, highlighting concerns over war powers and transparency. International Business Times UK · Feb 28
Democrats demand war powers vote after U.S. strikes Iran "The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement. Axios · Feb 28
War powers votes unlikely to rein in Trump after Iran strikes A procedural vote on the resolution could happen as soon as Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Roll Call · Feb 28
Howard Lutnick scrutiny grows as new photo shows him with Epstein Trump commerce secretary – who lived next door to Epstein in New York – urged to testify about extent of relationship The Guardian - US · Feb 27
Trump sends steep list of U.S. demands and preps for further strikes as Iran claims ‘significant progress’ in nuclear talks In Congress, Democrats increasingly fall in line behind War Powers resolution but holdouts give the White House support The Independent UK · Feb 26
Reason · Feb 26 Why Libertarians Should Be Wary About Releasing the Epstein Files The federal government shouldn't use its police power to gather personal, embarrassing information on people and then blast it out on social media.
Reason · Feb 26 Why Don't Democratic Leaders Want To Vote on the Iran War? A war powers resolution has been stuck in Congress—and Democrats are reportedly happy to let Trump walk into a quagmire.
Roll Call · Feb 25 Iran war powers votes expected 'very soon' Bipartisan lawmakers weigh in in the House and Senate as Trump amasses a “massive armada” in and around the region.
Reason · Feb 25 Trump's SOTU Lies Plus: Entitlement reform, gas prices, the Reason SOTU drinking game, robo-vac spies, and more...
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Epstein survivors rip Trump in rally ahead of State of the Union: ‘He knows we’re there’ Many of the survivors of Epstein will attend as guest of Democrats in Congress
We Got This Covered · Feb 24 Democrats hatch a plan to make Trump squirm at his State of the Union—by inviting up to 12 people he’s been dodging This would be quite a stunt!
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 Tech’s politics push at home and abroad We report from California’s Silicon Valley, where billionaires pour money into midterms, and the AI Impact summit, where India pushes back on ‘AI monopoly’ held by US and China
International Business Times UK · Feb 24 Why Rep. Ro Khanna Is Bringing Epstein Survivor Haley Robson to Trump's State of the Union Tonight – The Full Story Haley Robson, an Epstein survivor, will attend the State of the Union to demand justice and transparency in the Epstein case
The Times of India · Feb 24 'Bad outcomes': Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla blasts Ro Khanna, Bernie Sanders over Silicon Valley intentions Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla has strongly criticized US lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna. He called them 'morons' for warning about artificial intelligence's potential dangers. Khosla believes their concerns, driven by socialist or communist ideologies, will halt AI's beneficial advancements. These include breakthroughs in medicine, clean energy, and economic productivity.
Reason · Feb 23 Weekend With Bernie Plus: U.S. Olympic hockey team wins the gold medal and Mexico kills cartel boss "El Mencho."
Roll Call · Feb 23 This week: Snow delays congressional business before State of the Union Congress called off Monday evening votes as a snowstorm hit the Northeast, but the State of the Union remains on track for Tuesday evening.