Politics Aug 17 More ultrawealthy in Trump's administration than those in previous 3 presidents combined, report shows By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Politics Jun 26 Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California The governor announced his agenda a day after an influential health care union in California pledged to go forward with a ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of billionaires living in the state as… By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 Sanders and Newsom clash over proposed tax on California's billionaires As national Democrats search for a unifying theme ahead of the fall's midterm elections, a California proposal to levy a hefty tax on billionaires is turning some of the party’s leading figures into adversaries just when Democrats can least afford… By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Politics Jan 01 Watch 7:26 How the new class of billionaires solidified outsized political influence Many New Year's traditions are meant to bring prosperity in the months ahead, but America's relationship to wealth is complicated. As billionaires' influence has grown, so too has skepticism. In a recent Washington Post/Ipsos poll, 58% of respondents said billionaires'… By Lisa Desjardins, Leila Jackson
Nation Dec 14 Watch 6:44 New book 'Dirtbag Billionaire' tells story of Patagonia's unconventional founder Surveys consistently rank Patagonia as one of the most reputable brands in America, not just for its outdoor gear, but also for being good environmental stewards. The story of both the company and its iconoclastic founder is told in a… By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Andrew Corkery
Jan 28 After running on a working-class message, Trump fills his government with billionaires By Bill Barrow, Associated Press President Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his Republican administration. Continue reading
Jan 21 Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, at least five trillionaires expected in next decade, anti-poverty group says By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The anti-poverty group Oxfam International's latest report on global inequality is calling for caps on CEO pay, better salaries for workers, and echoes former President Joe Biden's call for higher taxes on the wealthiest to get them to pay their… Continue reading
Nov 22 Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire at risk amid U.S. indictment for fraud, bribery By Krutika Pathi, Associated Press Adani, a major power player in India perceived as close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was charged on Wednesday by U.S. prosecutors with securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. Continue reading
Nov 20 Billionaire Gautam Adani charged with fraud, hiding bribery scheme from investors By Associated Press An Indian businessman who is one of the world’s richest people has been indicted in the U.S. on charges he duped investors in a massive solar energy project in his home country by concealing that it was facilitated by alleged… Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 5:44 A look at the influence Elon Musk could have in the incoming Trump administration By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas Elon Musk was among Donald Trump’s most visible and powerful surrogates on the campaign trail. Now with President-elect Trump, Musk remains within the inner circle, joining calls with world leaders and weighing in on staffing decisions. Amna Nawaz discussed the… Continue watching