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Five Alarm Fire on Signalgate
The main question to ask about the Trump administration’s Signalgate fiasco: What would Republicans be saying right now if this had happened while Joe Biden was president?
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WSJ: Tariffs Won’t Bring a Manufacturing Boom
Can the Trump administration really revive US manufacturing with its tariff policies?
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Five Things Elon Musk Doesn’t Want You to Know About Social Security
The richest man in the world is taking aim at Social Security. Here are few simple things about the program that he really hopes you don’t know.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Negotiating with Trump on Taxes (Tariffs) is a Fool’s Game
Uncover the ramifications of Trump’s “Tax Day” plan. It could lead to one of the largest tax increases ever seen in the US.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Yes, the Media Lied About the Pre-Election Economy
New data on wage gains contradicts the prevailing media narratives about the Biden economy. Would better reporting have changed the outcome of the election?
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Private Equity Titans Eye a New Tax Perk
Private equity giants are targeting a new tax break that will deliver them billions – and leave the rest of us picking up the tab.
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SNAP Work Requirements Don’t Put People to Work
Adding work requirements to the SNAP food assistance program does not increase employment — but it does decrease food assistance for those who need it.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
DOGE Attack on National Park Service Targets American Culture and the Environment
Elon Musk’s attacks on the National Park Service highlights the Trump Administration’s disdain for preserving our country’s history, culture, and environment.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Is Musk Moving in on Big Broadband Contract Bonanza?
The Trump administration is changing the rules of a billion-dollar broadband program. Who will benefit? Elon Musk.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
EPA’s Action on Endangerment Finding is a Blow to Climate Action
A new Trump administration ‘review’ of a key environmental rule is a gift to polluters and fossil fuel companies.
