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1,380 stories Updated Mar 26, 2026 Related desks: Politics Social Security

The lead Mar 26, 2026 21

America’s Bureaucracy Crisis

This opinion piece examines the rapid growth of federal and state bureaucracies, highlighting rising costs, weak oversight, and increasing frustration among taxpayers.

Robert B. Charles

Mar 25, 2026 35

Washington State Drives Out Wealthy Residents with Proposed “Millionaires Tax”

Washington’s proposed millionaires tax is raising concerns about economic consequences as wealthy residents like Howard Schultz consider relocating to lower-tax states like Florida.

Matt Lamb

Mar 20, 2026 121

The Bernie Sanders War on Wealth

A proposed billionaire wealth tax is sparking debate over fairness, economic impact, and government overreach. Critics argue it would be difficult to enforce and could reshape incentives across the economy.

Sarah Katherine Sisk

Mar 18, 2026 170

Stripping the Dying of Their Assets: Mamdani's Latest Proposal

A proposed estate tax overhaul in New York could dramatically impact homeowners, small businesses, and family farms, raising concerns about property rights and economic consequences.

Outside Contributor

Mar 18, 2026 16

Who's Afraid of a Trillionaire?

Debate grows over Elon Musk potentially becoming the world’s first trillionaire, raising questions about wealth, innovation, and the broader benefits entrepreneurs bring to society.

Outside Contributor

Mar 17, 2026 10

Japan May Have an Answer to China’s Rare Earth Dominance

The U.S. and Japan are exploring new strategies to reduce reliance on China’s rare earth supply, including deep-sea mining, recycling, and expanded domestic production.

Ben Solis