Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The Trump Dream of Balanced Trade
Find out why the Trump dream of balanced trade is a myth.
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Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
As Wildfires Rage On, Federal Investment in Fire Protection Declines
The DOGE ‘chainsaw’ is cutting jobs at the very agencies we need to prevent wildfires and manage our forests.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The Trump-Musk Recession: Because They Can
The impact of Trump’s threats should not be underestimated. Learn how they might influence the likelihood of a recession.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The Musk-Trump Big Lie on Social Security
Discover why the lies about social security raise important questions about government systems and personal finance.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Elon’s Chainsaw Automatically Shuts Off When It Gets Near the Pocketbooks of the Rich
The most obvious case of government waste that somehow escapes Elon’s chainsaw is his friend Donald Trump’s golfing trips.
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Millionaires Day: How the Wealthy Shortchange Social Security
It’s only early March, but millionaires are already done with their contribution to Social Security for the year.
Article • Data Bytes
February 2025 Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the Jobs Report
The upcoming report will likely not include the fallout from the DOGE firing sprees, but we could still see a major shift in the labor market.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
What Does a Budget from Congress Mean When Elon Decides What Gets Spent?
Uncover insights into the national budget and what it means that Elon Musk has a say in shaping economic policies and priorities.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Elon Musk and the DOGE Boys Clown Show
Perhaps it’s time to rename Elon Musk’s DOGE to DOGI (Department of Government Incompetence).
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Social Security Zombies: Another Big Lie for the MAGA Collection
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are spreading ridiculous lies about Social Security. What is their real goal?
