How Trump Is Helping Price Gougers Exploit His Tariffs
Emboldened by the new administration’s regulatory reprieve, “price optimization” consultants are showing corporations how to weaponize import levies to fleece consumers.
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The Lever Cometh For Trump’s Taxman
It’s a long shot for Billy Long, the Google-opoly comes crumbling down, Chicago teachers ace a big test, attorneys stand up against Trump’s legal bullying, and immigrants score a reprieve.
TAX REVOLT, Part One: The Man Who Started The War On Taxes
The leader of California’s tax revolt launched a populist revolution to limit his state’s property taxes. The movement evolved beyond his wildest dreams.
Trump IRS Pick Was Just Enriched By Tax Schemers
New documents show Billy Long’s $130,000 personal debt was suddenly paid off by donors at firms policed by the tax agency he’d lead.
Big Oil Is Following Big Gun’s Playbook
To protect themselves from liability, fossil fuel companies are taking inspiration from laws shielding gunmakers from lawsuits.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Toxic Two-Step Falls Flat
A pharma company can’t hide behind bankruptcy, educators stand their ground, Louisiana’s bayous see justice, and award-winning journalism is safe in the courts.
Are You Ready For The Tax Revolt?
As Trump’s new tax bill advances, The Lever is releasing a four-part miniseries revealing how the anti-tax movement came to dominate Washington.
UAW’s Shawn Fain On Trump’s Tariff-pocalypse
The leader of one of America’s largest unions says that inflation concerns are legitimate but argues that it’s time to end the era of free trade.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Elon Goes Home Empty-Handed
A state court seat is not for sale, lawmakers tackle surveillance pricing, journalists won’t be silenced, and states ban political deepfakes.
Wall Street Wants To Fix Your Airplane
The airline-repair business has been beset by corporate outsourcing and spotty oversight — now, venture capitalists want a piece of the action.