An opinion piece discusses Rep. Ro Khanna's proposal for a wealth tax targeting prosperous Californians, particularly those in Silicon Valley, and criticizes its potential impact on businesses.
Mark Cuban has called Ro Khanna's founder tax plan 'insane,' while Bill Ackman warned that the government could garnish wages for life, expressing strong opposition to the proposed legislation.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has publicly stated his opposition to Medicare for All and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) agenda. This stance comes as Representative Ro Khanna continues to advocate for Medicare for All as a top priority.
An opinion piece discusses how figures like Ro Khanna, Tucker Carlson, and Rahm Emanuel, from various political backgrounds, are finding value in criticizing Israel.
Congressman Ro Khanna was pressed by a left-wing interviewer on whether Hamas was justified in its attack on Israel on October 7. The interview focused on the controversial question of the attack's justification.
Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of six people, including a nine-year-old girl, according to medics. The IDF stated it killed Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza in multiple strikes over the past 48 hours.
María Ángela Holguín, the UN secretary-general's personal envoy, is working on a new blueprint to end the 52-year Cyprus crisis. This comes as a suspect has been arrested in the murder of former British minister Ann Widdecombe, and US Congressman Ro Khanna was briefly detained by Israeli military in the West Bank, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna is leading efforts to release the Epstein files and has not ruled out a 2028 presidential bid, stating he will not be silenced and believes money has hijacked US politics.
US Representative Ro Khanna has defended his decision to call a witness 'racist' during a heated exchange in a House Select Committee on China hearing last week, following comments made about Chinese-Americans obtaining US citizenship.
Rep. Ro Khanna has stated he will not be silenced by Elon Musk's threat to sue him. The threat follows Khanna's claims that cuts to USAID may have contributed to millions of children's deaths.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing populist candidate, has won the Colombian presidential election with record turnout. His victory marks a significant shift to the far-right for the country.
Representative Ro Khanna has voiced concerns over the growing influence of tech billionaires like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei at global policy discussions, specifically their attendance at a G7 summit focused on AI governance.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, stating there is 'no evidence of violence' in the newest allegations while also acknowledging the ex-girlfriends' claims.
Representative Ro Khanna and the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party are pressing the Justice Department to release a report on illegal Chinese manufacturing practices in the U.S. auto industry, which was due in May.
US President Trump is considering a potential peace deal with Iran, with the Pentagon chief warning of the US's capability to resume conflict if demands are not met. Meanwhile, Trump's physician released a report stating the president is in excellent health despite some minor concerns, and the US defense secretary addressed China's military buildup.
President Trump has instructed negotiators not to rush into a deal with Iran, emphasizing a focus on nuclear weapons prohibition. This stance comes as some Republican senators express rare opposition to the President's approach to the potential agreement.
Congressman Ro Khanna shared his top three celebrity picks he believes should run for political office, expressing his high regard for Hollywood figures.
Donald Trump has declared the US-Iran ceasefire to be "on life support," criticizing Tehran's latest proposals as "garbage." His statements underscore deepening tensions and uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts between the two nations.
A gunman attempted to attack President Trump and Cabinet members at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, sending anti-government writings to family before the incident and sparking various reactions and conspiracy theories.
Congressman Ro Khanna plans to introduce legislation to stop US gas exports, aiming to lower domestic prices amidst rising costs attributed to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about the future of the House Oversight Committee's Epstein inquiry, now that Attorney General Pam Bondi is out.
Representative Ro Khanna's anti-elite rhetoric is reportedly causing a backlash in Silicon Valley and fueling speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid.
California Democrat Ro Khanna is accused of leveraging a sex trafficking scandal into a campaign stunt, using the controversy to further his political ambitions amidst conspiracy theories.
Nancy Pelosi defended Obama's Libya strikes without congressional approval in 2011, but now is condemning Trump's Iran operation — both carried out without congress' say-so.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna unveiled the wealth tax proposal on Monday.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna unveiled a billionaire wealth tax proposal on Monday.
Under the plan, America's roughly 1,000 billionaires would see a 5% tax on their wealth.
Some of that money would pay for $3,000 checks for people in households making less than $150,000.
Bernie Sanders has a plan to tax the wealthiest people in America — and use it to send checks to Ameri...
Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla has strongly criticized US lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna. He called them 'morons' for warning about artificial intelligence's potential dangers. Khosla believes their concerns, driven by socialist or communist ideologies, will halt AI's beneficial advancements. These include breakthroughs in medicine, clean energy, and economic productivity.
Representative Ro Khanna has expressed support for a one-time wealth tax, calling it progressive and patriotic, alongside reader discussions on a California billionaire tax and the purpose of college education.
Mark Cuban cautioned Ro Khanna that California's proposed billionaire tax could significantly impact startup founders who are rich in stock but lack liquid assets, potentially driving them out of the state.
Rep. Ro Khanna advocates for a 'Team America' plan focused on rebuilding the United States and prioritizing working families, contrasting it with past spending on overseas reconstruction.
Representative Ro Khanna has demanded that Fuyao Glass disclose its ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), labor practices, and subsidies. This comes amid allegations that the company is undercutting US manufacturers and smuggling migrant workers to its Ohio plants.
Congressman Ro Khanna joined Sreenivasan Jain for a discussion on the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza, and its implications for the future of US power.
US Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) recounted his temporary detention by Israeli settlers and soldiers during his recent trip to the occupied West Bank.
An analysis discusses the Ro Khanna incident, warning Israel against future visitors who might try to embarrass the country by setting up IDF soldiers.
Representative Ro Khanna has expressed regret for his past endorsement of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, following a recent sexual assault allegation that led to the end of Platner's campaign.
An opinion piece highlights a discrepancy between an IDF statement, which mentions one armed man, and Ro Khanna's tweet, which refers to multiple armed settlers, suggesting one account is incorrect and verifiable.
Rep. Ro Khanna has advocated for expanding wealth taxes beyond billionaires, suggesting it 'must not stop at billionaires' after endorsing a California ballot measure to seize 5% of billionaire wealth.
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Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna asserted that US-India relations have reached their lowest point in 30 years due to former President Trump's 'destructive policies.' He suggested asking External Affairs Minister Jaishankar for confirmation.
SpaceX's market value has dropped by hundreds of billions of dollars following its bond debut, while Elon Musk has threatened to sue a lawmaker over claims related to USAID cuts and child deaths.
Representative Ro Khanna has called for Elon Musk to address the alleged impact of DOGE cuts, claiming it has led to the 'sentencing to death' of 4.5 million children. This criticism comes amidst discussions about Musk's vast wealth.
Progressive Democrats are adopting the term 'Epstein Class' to replace 'The 1%' as midterms approach, but Rep. Ro Khanna struggled to name specific members when questioned.
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna issued a qualified defense of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, stating his support for Platner's bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins despite acknowledging 'shameful' past actions.
Khanna, and Massie both said over the weekend that they would seek to remove a provision from the House’s annual defense bill that would expand US-Israeli defense technology cooperation.
Following a voting rights ruling, Ro Khanna has called for 'term limits' and 'expansion' of the Supreme Court. His remarks suggest a push for significant reforms to the US judicial system.
Ro Khanna has attributed Gen Z's negative reaction to AI and their economic struggles to "clueless" boomers, asserting that the older generation handed over a "broken economy."
Representative Ro Khanna has publicly criticized King Charles for his perceived silence regarding the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, urging the monarch to address the issue.
US Congressman Ro Khanna has distanced himself from an event featuring the RSS general secretary, reiterating his past stance against Hindutva politics.
A woman from a viral debate confronted Rep. Ro Khanna, arguing that Democrats cannot support both secure borders and sanctuary city policies, which she claims endanger children.
Representative Ro Khanna's investments in artificial intelligence stocks have reportedly outperformed those of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the S&P 500, with one analyst declaring Khanna 'a new king' in AI stock performance.
Representative Ro Khanna called on President Donald Trump to address rising gas prices, a tumbling stock market, and a record-high U.S. trade deficit with China during his upcoming visit to Beijing.
Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat in his fifth term representing Silicon Valley, faces a new primary challenge from tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal.
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Bernie Sanders Goes Nuclear On Billionaires With Craziest Tax Proposal Yet
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT.) is rolling out yet another exercise in class-warfare fantasy legislation on Monday, this time a proposal to extract a staggering $4.4 trillion from the nation's roughly 1,000 billionaires through an annual 5 percent annual wealth tax, according to The Washington Post.
The bill will be introduced in the House by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), a co-chair of Sanders’s 2020 campaign and...
Representative Ro Khanna argues for a new tech social contract to address the growing control of AI by tech billionaires, advocating for policies to reclaim AI for broader societal benefit.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie are advocating for a vote on an Iran-related measure as the possibility of a U.S. attack on Iran grows.
Billionaire Mark Cuban publicly debated and criticized Representative Ro Khanna's proposal for a wealth tax, particularly disagreeing with the idea of founders receiving loans. Cuban and other founders have weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding wealth taxation.
Discussions are underway regarding potential Democratic presidential contenders for 2028, with Representative Ro Khanna advocating for a progressive nominee. The conversations focus on sizing up the field and strategic considerations for the next election cycle.
A video captured progressive activist Kyle Kulinski comparing the U.S. and Israel to the 'fourth Reich' during a call that included Rep. Ro Khanna, Cori Bush, and Hasan Piker, drawing criticism.
An opinion piece discusses the controversy surrounding Ro Khanna's visit to the West Bank, raising questions about Israel's public diplomacy and visitor protocols.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has angrily refuted claims by Ro Khanna that his delegation was detained for 75 minutes by violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
A US Congressman has called for a criminal investigation into Israeli settlers and soldiers following an incident where he was reportedly detained. This comes amidst ongoing criticism of Israeli actions and concerns about human rights in the region.
US Representative Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers during a trip to the West Bank, where he witnessed the demolition of a Palestinian village. Separately, four Israeli settlers were arrested after attacking a CNN team in the same region.
US Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers during a visit to the West Bank, while four Israeli settlers were arrested after attacking a CNN news crew in the same region.
US Congressman Ro Khanna has publicly endorsed Aisha Farooqi, a Pakistani-American candidate running for Michigan's 11th Congressional District. Their video conversation celebrated their shared South Asian heritage and American values.
India's former Ambassador to China, Pradeep Rawat, has publicly responded to US Congressional delegation member Ro Khanna, stating, 'Don't drag my name for your politics,' following a meeting in Beijing in September 2025.
Bill Maher publicly blasted California's 'ridiculous' self-defense laws, stating he 'wants a gun' but finds it makes 'no sense' to own one in California, during a discussion with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna.
Ro Khanna has stated that Elon Musk 'needs to answer' for the alleged impact of DOGE cuts, claiming 4.5 million children have been 'sentenced to death' as a result.
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Iran has issued strong warnings, including threats of opening new fronts and parliamentary votes on bounties, amidst escalating tensions with the United States. These developments follow recent US actions and threats concerning the region.
A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to a suspect being charged with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. In the aftermath, Trump and the First Lady publicly demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke related to the incident.
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Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna have introduced new legislation proposing a 5% annual wealth tax on America's billionaires. This 'Eat The Rich' initiative aims to address wealth inequality.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna have introduced a bill, the 'Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act,' which aims to impose a wealth tax on individuals with a net worth of $1 billion or more.
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Eat The Rich: California Democrats Trigger Reverse Gold Rush With Wealth Tax
Authored by Jonathan Turley,
This month, the anniversary of the California Gold Rush came and passed with little mention … for good reason. When James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill, millions traveled great distances to seek their fortune in the “Golden State.”
Now, 178 years later, California has engineered an inverse Gold Rush, virtually chasing wealth from the state. Rather than covered wagons going West, there is a line of U-Hauls going anywhere other than California.
From boondoggle projects to reparations, California politicians continue to rack up new spending projects despite a soaring deficit and shrinking tax base.
Rather than exercise a modicum of fiscal restraint, Democrats are pushing through a tax that takes five percent of the wealth of any billionaires left in the state.
I have long criticized the tax as perfectly moronic for a state with the highest tax burden and one of the highest flight rates of top taxpayers.
In my new book, “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution,” I discuss the reversal of fortunes in California and other blue states as politicians unleash new “eat the rich” campaigns before the midterm elections.
The problem, of course, is that billionaires are mobile, as is their wealth. Liberals expect billionaires to stay put in a type of voluntary canned hunt. They are not. Billionaires are joining the growing exodus from the state, taking their companies, investments, and jobs with them.
The latest billionaire to be chased off may be Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is reportedly heading for Florida.
The growing departures have triggered outrage among many on the left, who are in disbelief that billionaires will just not stand still to be fleeced.
Former New York Magazine editor Kara Swisher captured that rage in a recent posting, declaring “you made…all your money in California, you ungrateful piece of s***, you could figure out a way to pay more taxes, and we deserve the taxes from you, given you made your wealth here . . . so why don’t we just do shock and awe at this point, because you don’t seem to be availing yourself to thinking that you owe your state something more.”
By some estimates, California has already cost over a trillion dollars in lost investments and business. That is no small achievement.
Here’s a mind teaser: How can you burn a trillion dollars (which would create a stack some 67,866 miles high) without taking years and destroying the environment?
California politicians have a solution: Have people take it out of the state in a reverse gold rush.
In addition to saying that they want to grab 5 percent of the wealth of these billionaires, California Democrats are planning to base wealth calculations on the voting shares of corporate executives. Often, particularly with start-ups, entrepreneurs have greater voting shares than actual ownership. However, they will be taxed as if voting shares amounted to actual wealth.
In other words, California is moving to nuke the entrepreneurs who created the Silicon Valley boom.
Emmanuel Saez, the U.C. Berkeley economist who helped design the tax, insists that they may not want to stay, but they will still be tapped. They are planning to trap the wealthy fleeing the state retroactively: “The tax is based on residence as of Jan. 1, 2026, sharply limiting their ability to flee the state to avoid paying. Despite billionaires’ threats to leave, I think extremely few will have been able to change residence by Jan. 1, given the complexity of doing so.”
The effort to retroactively impose such a tax is legally controversial and will face years of challenges. In my view, this is unconstitutional, but admittedly it is a murky area.
Regardless of the outcome, a wealth tax will affect a wide range of other wealthy taxpayers. If Democrats can get a retroactive wealth tax to be upheld, it is doubtful that they will stop with billionaires. Why should other top taxpayers stick around to find out where the next cull will fall in the tax brackets?
Recently, Gavin Newsom boasted, “California isn’t just keeping pace with the world — we’re setting the pace.” That is undeniably true if the measure is the record number of U-Hauls fleeing the state — more than any other state. Indeed, the only thing harder to find than a wealthy taxpayer in California appears to be a U-Haul.
According to U-Haul’s data, the state is again leading blue states in the exodus. The Washington Post noted recently that “California came in last. Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey rounded out the bottom five. Of the bottom 10, seven voted blue in the last election.” Conversely, “nine of the top 10 growth states voted red in the last presidential election,” with Texas again leading the growth states.
The Post put it succinctly, “People want to live in pro-growth, low-tax states, while the biggest losers tend to be places with big governments and high taxes.”
The problem is that, while the economics are horrific, the politics remain irresistible.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who represents part of Silicon Valley, recently mocked billionaires rushing to escape the state. Laughing at his own constituents, Khanna quipped, “I will miss them very much.”
You will not be alone as California becomes known as the La Brea Tar Pit of taxation.
They are on the verge of converting the state motto from “Eureka” to “Welcome to Hotel California, you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.”
Jonathan Turley is a law professor and the best-selling author of “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution.”
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