Billionaire Gifts To Thomas: Generosity Or Taxable Income?
If billionaires’ largesse was designed to keep the justice on the high court, experts say the money could be considered a taxable payment.
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Build Back B.S.
Labor activists say a scandal-plagued construction company is taking advantage of Biden’s climate plan.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: White House To Slash Drug Prices
Plus, Google suffers a big antitrust defeat, New York’s private colleges could lose wasteful tax breaks, and Massachusetts says goodbye to natural gas.
Billionaires Are Bankrolling Judges’ Luxury Travel
Two deep-pocketed conservative organizations paid to send federal judges on 251 trips in 2021 and 2022 — far more than any other source.
Private Prison Firms Set To Cash In On Immigrant Surveillance Boom
Companies are salivating over a proposal to electronically track millions of people caught up in the U.S. immigration system.
Why Drugs Are Disappearing From Your Insurance Coverage
Powerful companies are removing hundreds of medicines from insurance plans — and they’re spending millions to stop attempts at reform.
“The Battle For Global AI Dominance”
A battle is brewing in the U.S. Copyright Office over artificial intelligence’s use of copyrighted material — and Big Tech is spending millions to ensure they win.
How The Israel Lobby Silenced Democratic Dissent
After AIPAC targeted a Jewish Democratic congressman, most Dem lawmakers won’t risk pressing Israel to stop its war.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Hollywood Ending
Plus, voters come for the mansions, Uber and Lyft pay up, Portland teachers strike, and New York City drafts a new bill of rights.
Biden Approves Israel Arms Deal Despite His Own Security Order
The U.S. is supplying the weapons and munitions for Israel’s pounding of Gaza, despite its new directive banning arms transfers to human rights violators.