Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures — times two — to qualify for ballot

Supporters of a billionaire tax said Sunday that they had gathered nearly twice as many signatures as necessary to qualify the controversial proposal for the November ballot. Opponents of the proposal argue that it already has driven wealthy Californians — crucial to funding the state’s volatile budget — to other parts of the nation. Advocates,…

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Kevin Warsh’s finances draw scrutiny ahead of Fed confirmation hearing

Trump threatens to fire Jerome Powell as Warsh confirmation hearing approaches Paul Gigot hosts a discussion on President Trump’s renewed threat to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The segment explores Trump’s demand for a criminal probe into Fed headquarters renovations to continue. Panelists discuss the implications of Senator Tom Tillis’s refusal to confirm nominee…

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