Is A Wealth Tax Constitutional?
Two legal scholars have been arguing about the constitutionality of a wealth tax for twenty years. Now people are actually paying attention.
Economy
What Else Disappears If The ACA Is Overturned?
Though it has been on the books for nearly a decade, the Affordable Care Act faces a big court challenge right now that could overturn it. Here's what happens if the federal health law goes away.
A Break In The U.S.-China Trade War
The United States and China say they will sign the first phase of an agreement addressing some of the trade frictions between them.
The News Roundup - International
Elections around the world, Greta Thunberg is TIME's person of the year and a jacket, purchased and returned.
The News Roundup - Domestic
After weeks of public and private deliberation, the articles of impeachment are here.
Reports: U.S. Reaches Trade Deal With China
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators have reportedly reached a preliminary deal. NPR's Noel King talks with Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
News Brief: Conservatives Win Big In U.K. Election, Impeachment Vote, China Trade
The British people have handed Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party a big victory, all but ensuring Brexit. Also, planned votes on two articles of impeachment were delayed.
Reports Of Possible U.S.-China Trade Deal
President Trump tweeted Thursday that the U.S. is "very close" to striking a trade deal with China. That would be a relief to businesses, bracing for another round of tariffs this weekend.
French Prime Minister Unveils Pension Plan As Strike Continues To Paralyze Paris
The plan calls for a shift from 42 distinct pension plans into one universal scheme. The new system will be based on the principle of giving each pensioner the same rights for each euro they pay in.