Opinion: On Claiming The Child Tax Credit NPR's Scott Simon ponders the child tax credit, why it was created and why someone as wealthy as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos would get it. Scott Simon Play AudioListen 3 mins
Jeff Bezos Is Going To Space (For A Few Minutes) "Ever since I was five years old, I've dreamed of traveling to space," Bezos said. The 11-minute flight will take place two weeks after the billionaire steps down as Amazon CEO. Laurel Wamsley
This week in head scratchers: Bezos supports a rise in the corporate tax rate? Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced support for President Biden’s focus “on making bold investments in American infrastructure.” And here was the surprising part: Bezos added “we’re supportive of a rise in the corporate tax rate” to help pay for it. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 7 mins
Washington billionaire tax proposal tries to find equity, includes 'escape' loopholes Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Howard Schultz are all worth billions of dollars - and they're all Washington residents. Now, state lawmakers are considering a wealth tax on resident billionaires. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 6 mins
Will clashes over climate continue without Bezos as Amazon's CEO? Amazon's founder and original CEO Jeff Bezos will step down this summer. It's news that could imply changes at the helm of the company, which has clashed with employees over issues like workplace safety and the environment. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 5 mins
Jeff Bezos To Step Down As Amazon's CEO New CEO will be Andy Jassy, the head of Amazon's cloud computing division. "As much as I still tap dance into the office, I'm excited about this transition.," Bezos said. Alina Selyukh
Tax a billionaire, raise some cash? It's an idea WA Democrats are floating Washington billionaires would pay a “wealth tax” under a proposal in the state House that will get a public hearing on Tuesday . The bill is sponsored... Austin Jenkins Play AudioListen 5 mins
There's Rich, And Then There's Jeff Bezos Rich: Meet The World's Centibillionaires The Amazon CEO and four other billionaires are part of the world's most exclusive club in the midst of the pandemic: those whose fortunes exceed $100 billion. Jim Zarroli Play AudioListen 4 mins
Bezos' testimony comes with House members' antitrust shocker Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now awaiting a House committee's prescription for his company. The House Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee says it is finalizing a report on its investigation into big tech companies and it will propose solutions for problems it finds -- including those with Amazon. Angela King Play AudioListen 5 mins
4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power' Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., says Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple operate like monopolies and need to be broken up or regulated. Shannon Bond
