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Iron Dome Technology: Elon Musk’s License to Steal Taxpayer Dollars

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

Iron Dome Technology: Elon Musk’s License to Steal Taxpayer Dollars

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are using government power to funnel public money into private profit, exemplified by a needless “Iron Dome” project that would enrich Musk through a lucrative licensing deal.

By Dean Baker

SpaceX headquarters exterior in California, featuring a large rocket in front of a modern building under a clear blue sky.
Section 230: We Really Should Talk About It

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

Section 230: We Really Should Talk About It

Most people are bothered by the ability of the rich to buy elections with their vast fortunes. They should feel the same way about the ability of the rich to control the media.

By Dean Baker

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Trump Derails Manufacturing Boom on Day One

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

Trump Derails Manufacturing Boom on Day One

Donald Trump did not end the Ukraine war or lower prices on his first day in office, but he does have a credible claim that he brought a quick end to the the factory construction boom he inherited from Joe Biden.

By Dean Baker

Two workers in safety vests and hard hats focus on a laptop in an industrial setting, conveying teamwork and concentration.
The Story of Debt

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The Story of Debt

Global financial institutions, controlled by wealthy nations, implement policies that often trap developing countries in cycles of poverty through exploitative practices designed to extract wealth. These policies perpetuate economic hardship and compound the environmental challenges these nations face as climate change intensifies.

By CEPR

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China’s Economy and Silliness on Deflation

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

China’s Economy and Silliness on Deflation

Understand the dynamics of China’s economy and the silliness on deflation. Discover the longstanding issues in economic narratives.

By Dean Baker

A single one-dollar bill secured with a blue band labeled
Medicare Advantage is Sucking Up More Taxpayer Dollars

Article Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times

Medicare Advantage is Sucking Up More Taxpayer Dollars

Understand the implications of the CMS decision on Medicare Advantage. Learn how it is sucking up more tax payer dollars than ever.

By CEPR

Dr. Oz in a suit sits at a table with a