By Shang-Jin Wei, Project Syndicate
Members of Congress continue to trade individual stocks even as they shape legislative agendas and gain access to non-public information. New research sheds light on how political power affects financial outcomes and underscores the need for reforms that draw a firm line between public office and private profit.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Intel and Apple have reached an agreement to design and manufacture computer chips in the United States
Intel has staged a significant comeback in recent months, with its stock soaring more than 460% over the past year and its market value reaching roughly $609 billion
The surge pushed SpaceX past Amazon in market capitalization on Tuesday and briefly allowed the company to overtake Microsoft
SpaceX’s market capitalization reached approximately $2.94 trillion, edging above Microsoft’s $2.93 trillion valuation
The race would likely have been called for Janeese Lewis George, a D.C. councilmember who is aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, if the city had not adopted ranked choice voting in a 2024 ballot initiative.
The postponement comes as both Washington and Tehran work to advance discussions following the signing of a memorandum of understanding intended to reduce tensions and establish a framework for broader negotiations.
Let me point out that our adversaries, China, Russia, and other places around the globe, don’t have this racial essentialism because they believe it is innate to human nature.
A recent federal court ruling makes clear the failings of our current benefits system.
