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OP-ED | Power Corridor

Once and For All, Is It Spending…Or Taxes?

America’s debt clock is ticking – the nation’s debt is at around $33.7 trillion and its deficit, in the latest fiscal year, has effectively doubled to punch above $1.7 trillion.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

The Battle Hymn of Billionaire John Paulson

John Paulson, of “The Greatest Trade Ever” fame, is suing a former business partner tasked with running an investment empire for Paulson valued at up to $1 billion in the booming tax shelter of Puerto Rico.

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International Economics

Ireland Is Launching a Sovereign Wealth Fund

On Tuesday, Ireland said it wants to leverage its corporate tax revenue from tech giants to create a sovereign wealth fund.

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Power Corridor

Chasing Up Russian Yachts and Mansions Proving Pricey

The West’s economic war on Russia is producing a massive taxpayer tab.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

A Mountain of Public Money Awaits U.S. Presidential Candidates

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The Presidential Campaign Fund’s Hidden Impact on Elections and Beyond.

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International Economics

African Nations are Pushing for the World’s Top Polluters to Pay Up

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Private Equity

EY Rejects TPG’s Bid For its Consulting Business

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

The Closed-Door, Multitrillion-Dollar Chess Game

How the U.S.-UK “special relationship” extends to hiding wealth.

6 min read

OP-ED | Power Corridor

The President’s Son’s Headache

If Hunter Biden was not the President’s son, would things have been different?

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Economics

Eurozone Slips into Mild Recession

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Industries

Drug Maker Merck Sues US Gov. Over Inflation Reduction Act

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

Serious Question: Is the U.S. Spending Too Much?

Partisan sniping and congressional blame games belie a far greater divide.

8 min read

OP-ED | Power Corridor

America Barreling Toward Default Next Week

U.S. Treasury on track to run out of funds as soon as next Thursday.

3 min read

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