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It’s Wednesday, September 4 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• The debate over Kamala’s tax plan

• The spying scandal surrounding NY governor Hochul’s aide

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Kamala’s tax plan

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris proposed tax hikes on corporations and wealthy households. The WSJ says her plan would increase taxes by $5 trillion over a decade, while cutting taxes for most Americans.

A Fox News Op hated her plan: Kamala Harris' tax hikes will devastate the U.S. economy.

Reason was also anti-: Kamala's corporate tax hike would hit all Americans, not just the rich.

Forbes took issue with Harris' plan to tax unrealized capital gains: The idea is “scary” -- it could make evaluating assets more complex, and could open the door to more taxes on the less-wealthy.

WaPo argues differently: Kamala's tax plan on unrealized capital gains is a desperate move and won't raise enough money.

The Hochul aide spying scandal

Linda Sun, once an aide to NY Governor Hochul, is now accused of being a Chinese operative. CNN highlights Sun allegedly blocked a congrats to Taiwan's President to dodge CCP ire.

The New York Post: Sun's fortunes tipped people off eyebrows. Hochul, by the way, was the one who flagged the issue.

Daily Beast piles on: Sun's intimacy with Chinese officials profited her family with lavish goodies while under Hochul's wing.

Yahoo says this was a major security risk -- Sun covertly tailored state affairs to China's script.

Politico: Sun traded plush perks for her alleged espionage activities. This is part of a bigger international concern.

1) In the US, half of all partisan office races feature unopposed candidates, highlighting political polarization.

2) ESPN's Bottom 10 ranks the underperforming teams in college football, with Florida schools facing unexpected defeats.

3) Amidst ongoing Russian attacks, Ukraine's Foreign Minister resigns ahead of major government reshuffle.

4) Global stocks tumble, led by a sell-off in the U.S., as fears of an economic slowdown spread.