Do wealth taxes make billionaires leave? What the evidence shows
Prop 40's fight turned on billionaire flight. Here's what Norway, Switzerland, France and California itself show about whether the rich really leave.
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How can the government waive environmental laws for a border wall?
A 1996 law, broadened in 2005, lets the Homeland Security Secretary skip any law to build border barriers. Here's how it works and why Big Bend's challenge failed.
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What does the House minority leader actually do?
Jordan and Scalise are fighting to lead the House GOP in the minority. Here's what that job involves, its few formal powers, and what's changed.
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How is the Dow calculated, and how big is a 1,000-point move?
The Dow adds up 30 share prices and divides by a tiny divisor. Here's why the Nov. 9 jump of 1,104 points was a 2.15% day, not a historic one.
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What is key-person risk, and why did Nvidia stock fall over Jensen Huang?
Nvidia's 4% drop shows key-person risk at work. Here's what the term means, what research says about CEO shocks, and what's still unknown.
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Has a Cabinet secretary ever been impeached before Hegseth?
Only two Cabinet secretaries have been impeached: Belknap in 1876 and Mayorkas in 2024. Neither was removed. Here's how a Hegseth impeachment would compare.
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How a House impeachment vote gets forced, and what tabling does
Massie's Hegseth resolution can force a House vote within two legislative days. Here's how privileged resolutions work and why most die by tabling.
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Why does the president's party usually lose midterm elections?
The president's party has lost House seats in almost every midterm since the 1930s. Here's why that happens, and where 2026 fits.
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What does the White House press secretary actually do?
Beyond the daily briefing, the press secretary runs a staff of about 30, prepares officials for interviews and shapes messaging. Here's how the job works.
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How Do Company Boards Investigate Their Own CEO?
Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang. Here's how special committees and outside lawyers investigate a CEO, and who makes the final call.
